Annual Report 2004–05

Performance outlook

Key projects within the department’s management and accountability framework for 2005–06 include the following:

research, negotiate and write a certified agreement to replace the existing agreement, which has a nominal expiry date of 30 June 2006
continue implementation of the new human resource management system, CHRIS, with a view to maximising use of the system to improve reporting and minimise administrative processing
develop a record-keeping manual for staff and, after the distribution of the manual, provide training for staff on record-keeping requirements
upgrade the existing records management information system, TRIM
implement the new legislated requirements in relation to superannuation
develop and implement an attendance policy to outline attendance expected of staff and provide guidance to supervisors in relation to managing leave
coordinate the department’s implementation of Commonwealth-wide occupational health and safety and rehabilitation targets.