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PDR for General Staff

Welcome to the PDR web page. Staff that are Managers/Reviewers should visit the dedicated PDR for Managers web page.

The Performance and Development Review (PDR) is the approach used by the University to evaluate job performance over the previous 12 months and set staff development goals for the coming year.

It is an integral part of the University’s commitment in ensuring that all general staff have an opportunity to develop themselves further.

This web page is intended to guide staff through the process using the expandable timeline below with relevant links in the ‘GET IT DONE’ box situated in the top right of the page.

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Preparation (Early August)

The Performance and Development Review takes place 1 August to 31 October. In early August it is recommended that all staff should prepare for the process by familiarising themselves with the PDR Policy and refer to:


PDR and Salary Review Process (Early August - 31 October)

Between August and the end of October the majority of the PDR process should be completed. During this time it is expected that:


  • Staff should consider their performance over the previous year using the outcomes and competencies framework detailed in The Performance and Development Review Process - A Quick Guide. The document Preparing for the PDR may assist you with this
  • The PDR Discussions take place between the Manager and the staff member
  • The Managers would write up the PDR Discussion form passing it to the staff member to check that the content of the form is an accurate record of the meeting
  • The form would be forwarded to the Head for the PDR Salary Review.
Salary Review Decisions (Before 1st December)

Once all the PDR’s have been completed, the Divisional Head needs to consider recommendations for salary increases funded from the divisional merit fund. When the salary review decisions are finalised, the Department Head will distribute:


  • A completed and signed version of the PDR Discussion Form
  • A PDR Outcome letter for staff who were successful in the salary review, or who were declined an increase at divisional level.

Salary increases will be effective 1 February the following year.

Management Band Performance and Development Review

The Management Band PDR follows a similar process to that of the General Staff PDR. The overall principles and practices outlined in the General Staff Performance and Development Review Guidelines 2011 will apply. Additional things to consider with Management Band PDR are:


  • There is a higher level of performance expectation from a Management Band PDR
  • The Management Band Salary Review does not fall under the Fiscal Control
  • The divisional head has been given the delegated authority by the Vice-Chancellor to award salary increases up to $2,000. Salary increases above $2,000 should be approved by the Vice-Chancellor.

Further information can be found at Management Band PDR Guide.

PDR Information and Training Sessions

Information sessions and other training opportunities are available for Managers, new staff and staff wanting a refresher. Staff are encouraged to attend an information session every three years.


Please select the relevant information session to enrol:


Other Supporting Documents

Performance and Development

Salary Review

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

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