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How to use a competency job profile

To understand an existing or new job
To recruit and select for an existing or new job
To help with the induction of a new staff member
Plan for staff development, learning and training
To support and guide staff performance

How to use competency job profiles

To support and guide staff performance

Regular meetings between staff and supervisors will provide an opportunity to discuss any concerns that either of you have about performance. Employees who have completed a self-assessment on their level of competency in each of the Units of Competency in their job profile will have a clear starting point for these discussions. Staff should bring their completed self-assessment to each meeting.

Each Unit of Competency has a Code, a Descriptive Title, Elements, Performance Criteria, Range and an Evidence Guide. A good knowledge and understanding of the Elements of each Unit of Competency will allow a supervisor or manager to have a straightforward and clear discussion with the staff member about what behaviour and attitude is expected in the circumstances.

Supervisors and managers who wish to have more detailed knowledge can access the Performance Criteria and Evidence Guide for each Unit of Competency by visiting the www.ntis.gov.au web site, and clicking on Competencies.

The Performance Criteria and Evidence Guide provides detailed descriptions of what is required to meet accepted standards. Print this out and use it to inform your discussion. Remember to focus only on those areas that are most critical to success in this job.

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How to use competency job profiles

To understand an existing or new job
To recruit and select for an existing or new job
To help with the induction of a new staff member
Plan for staff development, learning and training
To support and guide staff performance