Introduction to the DECD
Performance and Development
Policy and Guidelines
Performance Standards and Certification Team
Performance and Development Policy
Principles
• fairness, equity and trust
• mutual respect, understanding and responsibility
• openness to learning and change
• performance processes that are integrated into day-to-day workplace practices
• accountability through professional conversations and authentic feedback
• recognition and reward
• work life balance
• supportive and safe working environment
• access to effective and relevant professional development
• commitment to improve outcomes for children and students.
Performance and Development Guideline
Elements supporting a Performance and Development culture
• A shared and common commitment to organisational vision and
site improvement
• Quality relationships and the development of trust
• Active engagement in regular performance conversations
• A cycle of planning, learning and review that supports personal
accountability and mutual responsibility.
Other key factors to success
• Clear expectations (induction, Job &Person
Specifications / Standards, culture)
• Observation of practice
• Sharing learning and good practice
• Recognising and celebrating performance
• Critical self reflection
• Open exchange of feedback
• Quality documentation
• Linking individual performance objectives to
organisational or site objectives
Further information is available from:
DECD Performance and Development
New employees are encouraged to visit:
Workforce Development: Professional Learning and Development
DECD Induction
Contact: Performance Standards and Certification
DECD.StandardsCertification@sa.gov.au
Tel: 8226 4183