Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01239:reg:53
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01239
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 53
Character Range: 85570–87526

53  Achieving effective performance—Parliamentary Service employees
  A Parliamentary Service employee upholds the Parliamentary Service Employment Principle in paragraph 10A(1)(d) of the Act by doing the following:
 (a) striving to perform to the best of their ability, at the work level standard for the employee's classification and consistent with the employee's performance agreement;
 (b) engaging constructively with their supervisor to clarify work expectations and what is required to perform effectively;
 (c) participating constructively in the performance management processes (including career conversations) of the Department in which the employee is employed;
 (d) being open to receiving feedback and acting on feedback in a timely manner;
 (e) seeking opportunities to improve individual and team performance;
 (f) if informed that the employee's performance is unsatisfactory, engaging constructively by:
 (i) cooperating with their supervisor and other relevant persons (including the Department's human resources area) to resolve the issues relating to the unsatisfactory performance in a timely manner; and
 (ii) undertaking any necessary training or remedial or corrective measures as directed.
Note: Paragraph 10A(1)(d) of the Act provides that the Parliamentary Service is a career‑based service that requires effective performance from each employee.

   54  Managing performance in cases of a potential breach of the Code of Conduct
  A Secretary must have regard to any relevant standards and guidance issued by the Parliamentary Service Commissioner if:
 (a) a Parliamentary Service employee in the Department has engaged in conduct that:
 (i) may breach the Code of Conduct; or
 (ii) raises concerns relating to effective performance; and
 (b) the Secretary is considering whether to initiate an inquiry under procedures established by the Secretary under subsection 15(3) of the Act.

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