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Policy: Underperformance and Misconduct

General Information
File Number 200501687C
Purpose To inform staff of the principles that underpins the management of underperformance and misconduct at ANU.
Relevant To Staff
Related Topics Performance Expectations (Staff), Conduct & Discipline (Staff), Staff
 
Authorisation & Contact Information
Responsible Officer Director Human Resources
Approved By Director Human Resources
Contact Area HR Help Desk
Authority ANU Enterprise Agreement (State)
Relevant Dates
Effective Date 19 December, 2008
Date Approved 22 January, 2009
Next Review 22 January, 2012
 
Related Documents
Related Policies Supporting Our Staff, Child Protection, Code of Conduct, and Appointments
Related Procedures Managing Underperformance, Supporting Our Academic Staff, Supporting Our General Staff, Misconduct, and Child Protection
Related Guidelines Developing the Statement of Expectations
Related Forms General Staff Statement of Expectations, Academic Statement of Expectations, and Induction Checklist - supervisor's
 
Principles

Performance and conduct expectations

  1. The University will endeavour to assist staff members to perform to a high standard through the setting of performance objectives against University goals, regular feedback, and the provision of development opportunities.
  2. The University's conduct expectations are specified in University Codes, including the Code of Conduct and Codes of Practice.

Managing underperformance and misconduct

  1. Where a staff member is not able to demonstrate performance or conduct to a satisfactory standard, action will be taken to address the underperformance or misconduct. Such action will occur in a timely manner.
  2. The preferred outcome of an underperformance or misconduct process is that a staff member will improve his or her performance or conduct and continue to contribute to the ongoing success of the University.
  3. Unremediated underperformance or misconduct may result in disciplinary action. Serious misconduct may result in termination of employment
  4. A staff member:
  • Will be afforded procedural fairness;
  • May seek procedural advice from Human Resources;
  • Has the right to representation; and
  • May seek a review of decision.


 
 
Modification History
12 February 2009- Updated in line with provisions of the current ANU Enterprise Agreement.