Performance Development Process for Academic Staff

A planning and review cycle based on the principles of growth, feedback and accountability that supports staff to reach their full career potential and to achieve their work goals.

The process operates on a three year forward planning cycle that allows annual adjustments for changing priorities and circumstances. The process is intended to be a dynamic and interactive one between staff and supervisors which encourages trust and regular, open communication.

Supervisor meeting
The academic head meets with performance development supervisors to convey expectations and to clarify goals

Annual review and planning meeting
Performance development plans are reviewed for the past year and agreed upon for the coming year

Giving and receiving feedback
Regular, meaningful and constructive performance conversations occur between staff member and supervisor

Portfolio development
Documents are collected throughout the year to present at review meetings

Mid-cycle feedback meeting
Staff receive feedback on their progress towards annual goals. These meetings are compulsory for staff on probation

Performance Development Online (PDO)

A planning, review and reporting tool for staff and supervisors

• About PDO
• Login to PDO

Academic Performance Standards

As part of Academic Strengthening, each Faculty has specific performance standards which apply to academic staff at levels B-E.

• Academic Performance Standards (staff only)

Related procedure

• Staff Development Procedure - Performance Development: Academic Staff
• Staff Development Procedure - Managing Unsatisfactory Performance: Academic Staff

Background Information

• Overview of Performance Development Process, presented by Executive Director, Monash HR [flash video]
• Academic Performance Development Process - A New Approach [pdf]  
• Professor Edwina Cornish - Provost and Senior Vice-President