APS Level 6 - Senior Advisor - Performance_EXT
Vacancy information
Position title: APS Level 6 - Senior Advisor - Performance_EXT
Job Requisition ID: 1605
Location: Flexible location
Tenure: Ongoing
Our Opportunity
As an APS Level 6 Senior Advisor Performance, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to end-to-end performance management across the agency, moving beyond individual case management to support a mature, consistent and high-performing performance culture.
In addition to managing underperformance and behavioural matters where required, the APS Level 6 Senior Advisor Performance will play a key role in:
- Supporting the full performance lifecycle, including probation management, underperformance management, our PERFORM framework including end-cycle reviews, and the early identification of performance risks
- Providing administrative oversight and quality assurance of all probation and underperformance processes, including auditing documentation, monitoring timeframes, record-keeping, and supporting managers to meet procedural and legislative requirements
- Coaching and enabling managers to confidently lead performance conversations, set clear expectations, monitor underperformance processes, and recognise and reinforce high performance
- Designing and delivering training sessions, presentations and guidance material to uplift manager capability in performance management, including practical tools and conversation frameworks, as well as workplace behaviour training for all staff
- Supporting the implementation, communication, and continuous improvement of the agency’s PERFORM Performance Framework, including contributing to associated policies, procedures and guidance material
- Facilitating clear, consistent communications to leaders and employees regarding performance expectations, processes and responsibilities
- Working collaboratively with People Support to support health related matters, escalated underperformance, complaints or conduct matters where required, ensuring a seamless and proportionate approach
Job specific capabilities
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following capabilities:
- Demonstrated experience supporting and managing the full end-to-end performance lifecycle, including probation, expectation-setting, ongoing monitoring, recognition of high performance, and addressing underperformance in a public sector or complex organisational environment
- Strong capability in coaching managers to lead effective performance conversations, apply performance frameworks confidently, and take timely, proportionate action to support accountability, development and wellbeing
- Experience providing administrative oversight, auditing and guidance in relation to all performance processes, including ensuring documentation quality and record-keeping, compliance with legislative and policy requirements, and timely decision-making
- Ability to contribute to the development, review and implementation of performance frameworks, policies and procedures, and to identify opportunities for system and process improvement
- Sound understanding of the Public Service Act 1999, APSC guidance and enterprise agreement provisions relating to performance, probation and conduct, with the ability to interpret and apply IP Australia-specific guidance
- High-level written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess performance matters holistically, identify patterns, risks and root causes, and provide balanced, evidence-based advice aligned to agency expectations and APS values
- Experience maintaining accurate and confidential records in accordance with legislative, policy and recordkeeping requirements
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Applications Close
Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 26 January 2026.