PURPOSE
Leaders Institute (LI) recognises the strategic importance of maintaining a high quality human resource and facilitates professional development support in association with the Staff Recruitment and Review Policy. This policy forms part of the overall strategic staff development plan and is additional to statutory training in EEO, WHS and information systems and equipment upgrades. This policy ensures that staff will develop the necessary skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours for the Institute to meet its requirements.
POLICY
PRINCIPLES
· LI recognises the needs to provide LI staff with appropriate support, time and encouragement to undertake professional development and inductions.
· LI recognises that LI staff need to be provided with opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and capabilities that will ensure the achievement of strategic goals, contribute to the achievement of individual aspirations and achieve the required legislative and professional requirements.
· The HR Manager and the relevant delegated supervisors identify development needs primarily through planning, development and review.
· LI expects that staff will be proactive and take responsibility for their own professional development and strive to achieve their full potential.
DEFINITIONS
Professional development – It is defined as a way of ensuring that the staff of LI can perform well in their current roles and are ready to undertake new roles, when required. It is also a way of meeting organisational objectives and dealing with organisational change while also increasing staff capabilities such as skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours. This process ensures that job demands of the Institute can be met and personal career aspirations satisfied.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Institute recognises that responsibility for performance and development lies with an individual employee and their supervisor. Staff members are encouraged to take responsibility for their own work-related learning and career development. They are also encouraged to assist others in their development. Program Directors and delegated supervisors are responsible for identifying, enabling and approving professional development activities based on the priority of their work unit.
LI is responsible for providing opportunities, resources and tools so that staff can become competent in their roles and achieve their career aspirations.
Scope
All staff
Key Stakeholder
All staff and students