Learning and development

We support our people to grow, develop and learn with us. The learning and development opportunities available to you will help you to perform in your role and achieve your career goals.

Our programs provide development in leadership and communication skills and specific VPS capabilities including:

• writing for government
• policy development
• data analytics.

Following the 70:20:10 model, we encourage learning on the job from peers and leaders. You'll also be supported to act in higher level positions when available.

If you want to study, you can also apply for financial help and extra leave for approved courses.

Induction

You'll be invited to formal and informal inductions. These are in place to ensure you feel welcome, know your way around and have the information you need to start working with us.

People managers

We recognise that our people managers have the greatest influence and impact on staff engagement, effort, conduct and performance.

We give our people managers toolkits, training opportunities and information to help them succeed. We support them to develop the skills, confidence and practices to guide and empower their teams.

Performance development and planning

We support and encourage our people to achieve their work and career objectives through clearly defined roles, development opportunities and performance goals.

As part of our annual performance and development planning process you'll meet formally with your manager several times a year to discuss how you're both performing, with ongoing informal check-ins and conversations.

Coaching/mentoring

Being coached or mentored can help you to improve your performance. We support our leaders to use a coaching approach with teams. We support them with information, tools and resources on coaching and mentoring to help them perform at their best.

Professional memberships

We encourage staff to join professional associations that provide professional development opportunities, programs, seminars or events.