When is the formal Professional and Executive APD process?
The formal APD process for professional and executive staff is conducted between September and February.
- 4 September 2023: APD process commences in Workday.
- 22 December 2023: Self-evaluation is due for all staff in Workday.
- 29 February 2024: APD Conversations completed and Manager evaluation due. APD process closes.
Who is included in the Professional and Executive APD cohorts?
The Professional process applies to Professional Staff (HEW 1 - 10 noting that HEW 10 staff at Management Level 3 or 4 will be included in the Executive Process as outlined below).
The Executive process applies to Management Levels 1 - 4 (e.g. Heads of School and above, Institute Deputy Directors and above).
Professional and Executive staff set goals and reflect against the following goal categories:
- Delivery
- Citizenship and Leadership
- Development (not rated)
What is required for the Professional / Executive APD process?
2. APD conversation and Manager Evaluation
Managers will receive a notification when the APD documentation has been submitted by the staff member and is ready for review and input in Workday.
It is recommended that Managers draft the Manager Evaluation in Workday but don't submit until after the APD conversation to allow further input and discussion with the staff member.
- Manager to review self-evaluation and prepare for APD conversation.
- Staff member and Manager conduct the APD conversation to discuss goals and achievements from the year, identification of performance ratings, goals for the year ahead and any other discussion points required.
- In the APD conversation, as the Manager you may ask your staff to amend any of the information in Workday (using the ‘send-back’ function) before finalising your comments.
- Finalise documentation in Workday. Submit commentary, goal domain ratings and overall rating in Workday.
Please note, the APD process closes on 29 February 2024. Any incomplete or partially completed templates will be automatically closed. Goals can continue to be edited or added to throughout the year.
To view your current and past APD reviews, visit Workday.
APD Resources
APD ResourcesRecognition and Rewards Framework (PDF, 129.1 KB)Executive and Professional Staff Annual Performance and Development Policy and ProcedureProfessional Goal Library (PDF, 5.2 MB)Executive Goal Library (PDF, 405 KB)Application of ratings: Professional and Executive (PDF, 156.6 KB)Recognition and Rewards Framework (PDF, 129.1 KB)