The career development record will remain confidential at all times. Outcomes may be discussed with the supervisor s supervisor, but will not be discussed with other staff members. It will normally be restricted to these people except where it is required to be provided below. Any other process agreed to by the parties from time to time. 23.6 Information revealed or collected during the career development process will not be used for disciplinary purposes.
Career development is separate from disciplinary processes.
The career development record for every supervisor will contain an upward appraisal component ie. The exact administrative details, content and process have been determined. The questions asked canvass broad issues of supervisor performance and whether the supervisor has conducted regular performance planning sessions for all their staff. Such upward feedback is a part of the career development record and is bound by the restrictions in sub-clause 23.4 above. A staff member may, for whatever reason, invite another staff member to participate, in a support role, in the career planning session.