Achievement and Capability Plan

An Achievement and Capability Plan (ACP) is an active record which assists you to keep a track of your progress in meeting the current service delivery expectations of your role as well as allows you to map out your professional development goals. You complete your ACP through a discussion or a series of discussionswith your supervisor. This discussion should be an open, fluid process where both parties provide and receive feedback. The outcomes of your discussions are recorded in your ACP.

Plan details
Employee name / Position
Manager name / Position
Team name / Workgroup
Plan type / Induction/Probation Plan
Plan start date
Plan end date / (3 months from start date)
Mid-point review held on: (date) / (halfway between start date and end date of plan)
Final review held on: (date) / (3 months from start date)

Section 1 – Achievement Plan

Deliverables / My goals / Goal tracking
Review the deliverables for your work unit or team, as outlined in the business unit plan, program of works or team plan. Which of these deliverables will you be working on?
(Include any additional deliverables you undertake on behalf of your team, office or work unit) / For each deliverable you will be working on, what goals will you work towards?
(Where appropriate, indicate whether you will be taking a lead role or will be working with others) / How will you know when you have met your goals?
(Identify the feedback, milestones or indicators that will help you identify whether you are on track or have achieved each of your goals)
1 /
To gain an understanding of how your roleand duties fit into the goals of theteam/work unit and department /
To have a discussion with your supervisor
about the following documents:
  • DCCSDS strategic plan
  • DCCSDS organisational structure
  • business unit/region/directorate -
plan/objectives/key performancemeasures & initiatives
  • overview of related work units,committees, etc.
  • role description/profile
  • department’s competencyframework
  • Delegations
See also information on Achievement and Capability Planning /
You have an understanding of how yourrole and duties fit into the goals of theteam/work unit and department and havecompleted the key activities by the end ofyour first week.
2 /
To gain an understanding of the department’s conditions of employment and local working arrangements /
To have a discussion with your supervisor
about the following:
  • Ethics and Conduct - Code ofConductfor the Queensland PublicService
  • pay and entitlements
  • hours of workand how to recordtimesheets
  • starting and finishing timesflexible work arrangements
  • Leave
  • overview of HR Fact sheets ‘Salary andAllowances”
/
You have an understanding of thedepartment's conditions of employmentand local working arrangements and have
completed the key activities by the end ofyour first week.
3 /
To gain an understanding of your responsibilities in maintaining a duty of care to yourself and others /
To have WHS & Wellbeingdiscussion withyour supervisor about local fire, evacuationand first aid procedures:
  • location of fire alarms, extinguishers / hoses & other emergency equipment
  • evacuation procedures, assembly areas and emergency exits
  • local first aid officers (or first aid management plan) and location of the nearest first aid kit
  • undertake any local on line building emergency
procedures available for your workplace /
You have an understanding of yourresponsibilities in maintaining a duty ofcare to yourself and others and have
completed the key activities by the end ofyour first week.
4 /
To gain an understanding of thedepartment's network and IT systems /
To have network and ITdiscussions withyour supervisor about:
  • limitations on personal use ofdepartmental facilities
  • employee’s responsibility to ensure usage complies with the department’s policies, Ethics & Conduct and relevant legislation
/
You have an understanding of thedepartment's network and IT systems andhave completed the key activities by theend of your first week.
5 /
To gain an understanding of departmental information such as policies, procedures and any legislation that pertains to your role. /
To complete:
  • relevant financial management trainingappropriate for your level, area of responsibility and delegation
To gain knowledge of:
  • Ministerial and executive correspondenceprocess and where to locate templates.
  • the following acts: Work Health and Safety Act 2008;Anti-Discrimination Act 1991; The Public Service Act 2008; Public Sector Ethics Act 1994
/
You have an understanding of departmental information such as policies, procedures and any legislation that pertains to your role and have completed the key activities by the end of your first week.
6 /
To gain an understanding of how to maintain a safe and healthy work environment /
To have a Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing discussion with your supervisor about the following:
  • relevant WH&S departmental policies and procedures
  • local WHS procedures and practices associated with the employee’s role and responsibilities such as safe driving, community visits and personal security
  • workplace harassment
  • Queensland Government Smoking Policy and department's Smoke Free Work Environment policy and procedure
  • use of alcohol, prescribed medications or other drugs
  • Employee Assistance Service
  • WHS and RTW roles, local Safety Wellbeing & Injury Management (SWIM) team, corporate HRES SWIM team
  • WHS consultation arrangements / WHS representatives / WHS Committees
  • emergency response procedures
  • how to report workplace hazards, incidents, injury or illness
  • how to access information on WHS programs and training
  • address any workstation set up issues e.g. desk height is too low/high
/
You have an understanding of maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and have completed the key activities by the end of your first week.
7 /
To gain an understanding of employee responsibilities when handling departmental information and using computing facilities /
To read policies and procedures on:
  • Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities and devices
  • Email and Internet Use
  • Removable Media
/
You have an understanding of employee responsibilities when handling departmental information and using computing facilities and have completed the key activities by the end of your first month.
8 /
To gain an understanding of equity & diversity /
To speak with your supervisor about:
  • Diversity and Equity Policy
  • Discrimination and Harassment
/
You have an understanding about equity and diversity and have completed the key activities by the end of your first month.
9 /
To gain an understanding of learning and development opportunities available to you /
To have a discussion with your supervisor about Learning Station, application and approval processes for local and corporate learning and development opportunities such as:
  • operational training services
  • online learning available
  • job-specific development
  • accessing jobs
Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS)
Reward and Recognition program /
You have an understanding of learning and development opportunities and have the key activities completed by the end of your first month.
10 /
To gain an understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability Awareness /
To have a discussion with your supervisor about:
  • The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability Framework
  • To complete the Interactive Ochre - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness online via Learning Station
/
You have an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability Awareness and have the key activities completed by the end of your first month.
11 /
To gain an understanding of Community Recovery Deployment /
To have a discussion with your supervisor about Community Recovery Ready Reserve. With supervisor approval, nominate to be part of the Community Recovery ready reserve. Once approved complete online training via Learning Station. /
You have an understanding of Community Recovery deployment and have completed the key activities by the end of your first month.
12 /
To gain an understanding of where to gather key information utilising department’s intranet and the internet /
To locate the following information on the department's intranet:
  • Complaints Management
  • Facilities management
  • Q Super
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Salary packaging providers – RemServ and Smart Salary
/
You have knowledge on where key information is located on the department's intranet and have completed the key activities by the end of your first three months.

Section 2 – Capability Plan

Development Objectives / Development Activities / Due Date
What mandatory training do you need to complete so that you can meet the goals in your Induction Achievement Plan? / What will you do to meet your development objectives? What do you need from others? / When do you expect to complete all your learning activities for this development objective?
To complete mandatory training, census data collection and to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
  • the Australian System of Government
  • the Department
  • code of conduct for public servants
  • the department's RecordsManagement and Information privacy policy and procedures
  • Workplace Health and Safety responsibilities
/
To complete the following training:
  • "Orientation Program" prior to commencement.
  • Building emergency procedures
  • Ethical Decision Making – code of conduct training
  • Information Privacy
  • Understanding Information Security
  • Confidentiality and Recordkeeping training
  • Workplace Harassment, Health and Wellbeing program, fire-related & WH&S training
  • EEO Census
/ First week from commencement date
(Document actual completion dates):
Next steps:Complete your Development Plan in ACP Online. See Appendix 1 for information on what you will record in ACP Online

Section 3 – Mid Point Review

Review of Achievement Plan:
What progress have you made against each of your goals?
Deliverable
No. / Team Member / Supervisor
Self Evaluation: / Evidence of progress: / Evaluation: / Comments:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Rating scale for review of Achievement Plan
5Far exceeds expectations
4Exceeds expectations / 3Meets expectations
2Partially meets expectations / 1Requires development
N/AKey activity no longer required
Review of Capability Plan:
  • What progress have you made on your development and career goals?
What further support do you need?
Team Member comments: / Supervisor comments:
Next steps:Update progress on your Development Plan in ACP Online. You can add additional items to your plan at any time.
Feedback:
What strengths have you used or developed in your role?
What has challenged you in your role?
How can you contribute your strengths to make a greater impact for the department, beyond the current tasks you do?
What obstacles are getting in the way, and how can these be overcome?
Team Member comments: / Supervisor comments:

Section 4 – Final Review

Review of Achievement Plan:
What have you done to achieve your goals for each deliverable?
Deliverable
No. / Team Member / Supervisor
Self Evaluation: / Evidence of progress: / Evaluation: / Comments:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Rating scale for review of Achievement Plan
5Far exceeds expectations
4Exceeds expectations / 3Meets expectations
2Partially meets expectations / 1Requires development
N/AKey activity no longer required
Review of Capability Plan:
  • What progress has been made on your development goals?
What further support do you need?
Team Member comments: / Supervisor comments:
Next steps:Update progress on your Development Plan in ACP Online. You can add additional items to your plan at any time.
Feedback:
What strengths have you used or developed in your role?
What has challenged you in your role?
How can you contribute your strengths to make a greater impact for the department, beyond the current tasks you do?
What obstacles are getting in the way, and how can these be overcome?
Team Member comments: / Supervisor comments:

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Appendix 1 – Worksheet

Building your Development Plan in ACP Online

In ACP Online, you will be asked to record the following details for each of your Development Objectives.

You are not required to record any information directly on this worksheet.

Development Objective
Proposed learning activities
What will you do to meet your development objectives? (choose one or more options)
Learning on-the-job
Apply new learning in daily work
Develop a new team member
Work on new or challenging projects
Lead a project/aspect of a project/committee/team
Undertake a different role through seconded or higher duties
Undertake work experience
Present a topic to a group
Participate in cross-functional site visits
Represent your team at a cross-functional meeting
Research and apply new concepts
Reflect on learning
Other ______/ Learning through others
Interview others you view as an expert
Seek out a mentor
Work-shadow an experienced colleague
Work with skilled colleagues/consultants
Receive structured coaching from a colleague or manager
Ask for feedback from your direct manager & direct reports
Build work networks e.g. attend a networking event
Join a professional association
Participate in a Community of Practice
Take part in a project/ aspect of a project/ committee/team
Participate in a selection panel
Debrief with other staff regarding your work
Participate in professional or case supervision
Participate in regular individual time with your manager
Other ______/ Learning through formal training
Online learning e.g. webinar, online learning course
Face to face learning
Conference or seminar
Professional qualifications or certificates
Other ______
Timeframe
When do you expect to complete all your learning activities for this development objective?
Categorise your development objective
Which subject area best describes this development objective? (choose one only)
Accounting
Advertising
Algorithms
Audio Visual Studies
Audiology
Banking and Finance
Business Management
Care for the Aged
Care for the Disabled
Children’s Services
Communications Technologies
Community Health
Computer Engineering
Computer Graphics
Conceptual Modelling
Counselling
Curatorial Studies
Data Structures
Database Management
Decision Support Systems
Drama and Theatre Studies
Economics
Environmental Health
First Aid
Food Hygiene
Gender Specific Studies
Graphic Arts and Design Studies
Health Promotion
Human Resource Management
Indigenous Health
Indigenous Studies
Industrial Relations
Investment and Securities
Keyboard Skills / Languages - Australian Indigenous
Languages - Translating and Interpreting
Legal Practice
Legal Studies
Librarianship and Information Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Networks and Communications
Nutrition and Dietetics
Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational Therapy
Operating Systems
Organisation Management
Pharmacology
Physiotherapy
Policy Studies
Political Science
Practical Computing Skills
Programming
Project Management
Psychology
Public and Health Care Administration
Public Relations
Quality Management
Residential Client Care
Secretarial and Clerical Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Speech Pathology
Sport and Recreation Activities
Statistics
Systems Analysis and Design
Verbal Communication
Welfare Studies
Written Communication
Youth Work

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