Agency policy and procedures Agencies may develop their own policies, procedures and guidelines that support the common foundation of the APS classification system and complement the APS-wide guidance issued by the Commission. Agencies may use supplementary guidance to assist them to apply work level standards, but any agency specific guidance must not be inconsistent with the APS work level standards. Sustaining the classification system The APS classification system is implemented and sustained within agencies through communication, oversight and education. Communication Classification policies and procedures need to be communicated to employees and in particular to managers and other agency decision-makers who make assessments regarding work value. This includes an explanation of the classification principles, job evaluation requirements and any requirements. Oversight There must be robust oversight within agencies regarding the application of the classification system, such as strategic monitoring of changes in the classification profile. Agency classification data is captured and benchmarked across the APS in the annual State of the Service Report published by the Commissioner. Education Agencies are responsible for ensuring their decision-makers are appropriately educated about their responsibilities. The Commission provides from time to time regarding APS Classification arrangements, in addition to supporting tools regarding work level standards and role evaluation.
Agency policy and procedures Agencies may develop their own policies, procedures and guidelines that support the common foundation of the APS classification system and complement the APS-wide guidance issued by the Commission. Agencies may use supplementary guidance to assist them to apply work level standards, but any agency specific guidance must not be inconsistent with the APS work level standards. Sustaining the classification system The APS classification system is implemented and sustained within agencies through communication, oversight and education. Communication Classification policies and procedures need to be communicated to employees and in particular to managers and other agency decision-makers who make assessments regarding work value. This includes an explanation of the classification principles, job evaluation requirements and any requirements. Oversight There must be robust oversight within agencies regarding the application of the classification system, such as strategic monitoring of changes in the classification profile. Agency classification data is captured and benchmarked across the APS in the annual State of the Service Report published by the Commissioner. Education Agencies are responsible for ensuring their decision-makers are appropriately educated about their responsibilities. The Commission provides from time to time regarding APS Classification arrangements, in addition to supporting tools regarding work level standards and role evaluation.
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