ACTPS Performance Development
The ACTPS Performance Framework is a mechanism to ensure that everyone in the workplace is clear on what is expected of them at work. In the ACTPS, feedback on work performance is part of the way we work because it leads to improving our services to the ACT Community.
Conversation and discussion is the easiest way for a manager and staff member to help each other understand:
- what specific results they both need to achieve at work;
- what’s gone well at work and what behaviour they both appreciate and like to see; and
- how to develop their skills or behaviour in order to do their job even better.
Use the ACT Public Service Shared Capability Framework [ PDF 306KB] [ Doc 326KB] to help you be specific about what you’re great at, what you can improve and what capabilities you need to take the next step in your ACTPS career.
Regular conversations help to build this mutual understanding. While most ACTPS workplaces require managers and staff to have formal performance and development planning discussions twice a year it is important to know that feedback conversations can be:
- at any time;
- informal or formal;
- to address a specific issue or just a general conversation about ‘How are you going?’; or
- a ‘sit down’ discussion as part of the performance planning cycle.
Use the handy ‘1 page performance discussion record’ template below to make a note of key topics and actions you have discussed.
The ACT Public Service Performance Framework Policy and Guidance Statement
ACT Public Service Performance Framework Policy [ PDF 256KB]
ACT Public Service Performance Framework Policy [ DOC 245KB]
The guidance statement provides further detail to help agencies in implementing the policy.
ACT Public Service Performance Framework Guidance Statement [ PDF 1.3MB]
ACT Public Service Performance Framework Guidance Statement [ DOC 703KB]
Templates for recording performance discussions
Each Directorate/agency utilises the ACTPS Performance Framework and is responsible for implementing performance policy and arrangements consistent with the ACTPS Performance Framework.
Below are templates which have been developed for recording performance discussions for individual or team discussions, with executive and non-executive staff.
Templates for discussion with non-executive staff
Template for recording performance and development discussions (individual and team discussions) [ PDF 261KB]
Template for recording performance and development discussions (individual and team discussions) [ DOCX 601KB]
Templates for discussions with executive staff
Template for recording performance and development discussions (executives) [ PDF 637KB]
Template for recording performance and development discussions (executives) [ DOCX 228KB]
Templates for discussions with Directors-General
Template for recording performance and development discussions (Director-General) [ PDF 639KB]
Template for recording performance and development discussions (Director-General) [ DOCX 228KB]
Performance Development Guides
Talking about and reviewing performance is not always easy - it is a skill in itself. The guides on this website are designed to help you address particular issues and strengthen your performance skills and team relationships.
A quick guide to the ACTPS Performance Framework [ PDF 293KB]
A quick guide to the ACTPS Performance Framework [ DOC 416KB]
Getting the most out of your Performance and Development in the ACTPS [ PDF 258KB]
Getting the most out of your Performance and Development in the ACTPS [ DOC 102KB]
Talking about Behaviour – a guide for ACTPS employees [ PDF 2.6MB]
Talking about Behaviour – a guide for ACTPS employees [ DOC 495KB]
The Art of Giving, Seeking and Receiving Feedback [ PDF 406KB]
The Art of Giving, Seeking and Receiving Feedback [ DOC 650KB]
Developing a Performance Plan [ PDF 273KB]
Developing a Performance Plan [ DOC 319KB]
Planning for Learning and Development [ PDF 398KB]
Planning for Learning and Development [ DOC 134KB]
Tips for a Difficult Performance Discussion [ PDF 251KB]
Tips for a Difficult Performance Discussion [ DOC 96KB]
Performance Development Guides for ACTPS leaders and managers
The above guides for all staff also apply to people managers.
Getting the best from people at work: a guide for supervisors and managers [ PDF 262KB]
Getting the best from people at work: a guide for supervisors and managers [ DOC 302KB]
Having good quality performance management and development discussions: a guide for supervisors and managers [ PDF 549KB]
Having good quality performance management and development discussions: a guide for supervisors and managers [ DOC 757KB]
Having team performance discussions: a guide for supervisors and managers [ PDF 234KB]
Having team performance discussions: a guide for supervisors and managers [ DOC 69KB]
Responding to work performance concerns quickly: a guide for ACTPS supervisors and managers [ PDF 231KB]
Responding to work performance concerns quickly: a guide for ACTPS supervisors and managers [ DOC 282KB]
Guides for Executives
The above guides for all staff also apply to Executives.
Leading performance management and development [ PDF 170KB]
Leading performance management and development [ DOC 70KB]
*For inquiries regarding other formats for accessibility purposes please contact psm@act.gov.au.