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Stage 3: First Week

On day two the manager should ensure that all

requirements for day one of the induction program have

been met. The manager should meet formally with the

staff member and also visit the staff member’s work

station for an informal chat.

Stage 3 is the commencement of on the relevant scheme and their role in the and the new staff member through the
the job induction where the manager process with their new staff member. performance planning, management and
introduces the new staff member to his/ development process.
her position and the specific features of it. Collaborative development
of the work plan for the first It is important that the new staff member
It is also the time to start introducing understands that capability development
the new staff member to a range of month should meet both the needs of the
organisational programs and directions. department and the new staff member.
The new staff member should be
In concert with this, the manager provided with a work plan for the first The capability development website
should direct the new staff member month. The work plan should build on provides a wealth of information, tools
to the online induction for corporate the work plan developed for completion and resources to help staff assess,
staff. The review of the site should in the first week. develop and evaluate their capabilities.
be completed by the end of the staff
member’s first month. Discussing the work plan with the new The NSW Public Sector Capability
staff member allows the new staff Framework is a useful tool to establish a
The manager should also be on the member to clarify any matters and shared understanding of the knowledge,
lookout for useful or interesting proceed towards achieving agreed skills and abilities vital to the success of
opportunities to get the new staff outcomes. Ensure that the staff the department.
member involved with, and invite them member has access to key documents
to meetings. impacting his/her role and a copy of Awards and conditions
the organisational structure and the
This may also be a time to discuss field department’s strategies and plans. The new staff member should be advised
visits that maybe applicable to the new of the Award or Agreement which outlines
staff members role and will assist them Capability development his/her conditions of employment.
to better understand their clients eg
school and/or TAFE institute visit. The department is committed to the The new staff member should also
development of its staff and encourages be advised that he/she may apply and
Performance development every staff member to take advantage access leave records through Employee
of the range of capability development Self Services.
The new staff member will need to activities on offer and to be actively
be informed of the department’s engaged in their career development.
performance development policy and
scheme. The manager will need to discuss Opportunities for capability development
will be agreed upon by the manager

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