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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Elements define the essential outcomes.
  2. Induct and orient new staff
  3. Develop individual work plan in consultation with worker
  4. Undertake performance appraisal with worker
  5. Support workers in their work role
  6. Assist workers to plan career paths

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.

There must be evidence that the candidate has:

inducted at least three new staff, including providing information regarding the community, organisation and rights and responsibilities of the role

developed at least three work plans in consultation with the new staff members and in accordance with organisational needs and performance goals

reviewed staff performance and provided feedback on at least three occasions

supported professional development of at least three staff members by:

- identifying training needs and opportunities

- assisting staff in developing career plans and identifying opportunities for career progression and professional development

- contributing to the ongoing support and development of staff involved in provision of primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role.

This includes knowledge of:

- relevant organisation guidelines

- awards or Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (where they exist)

- organisational human resource management policies

- union documents/guidelines/policies

- performance appraisal protocols

- conditions of service

- strategies to meet staff training needs

- networking and information exchange processes

- career progression opportunities

- community support mechanisms

- industrial relations principles and current issues