Department of Regional Development, Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources
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Regional Development, Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources
Professionals Working In RDPIFR
Professionals Working In RDPIFR
INCENTIVES FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Dedicated Professionalism is one of our Values! And in addition to the many general benefits of working in RDPIFR the following are also available.
Professional officers have four designations with annual incremental advancement. Salary ranges are available at http://www.nt.gov.au/ocpe/public_sector/rates-of-pay/general.pdf
Professional 1 Employees
Professional 1 Employees may be appointed at the third or fourth salary point
dependent on the degree held
Professional 1 to Professional 2 progression
Under this scheme a Professional 1 can be promoted to Professional 2 without advertising. A formal assessment and selection process apply and there must be a vacancy at the Professional 2 level.
Under this scheme a Professional 1 can be promoted to Professional 2 without advertising. A formal assessment and selection process apply and there must be a vacancy at the Professional 2 level.
Appointment and Promotion to Salary above Base Grade
When a Professional officer is appointed to RDPIFR, or promoted within RDPIFR, and where the case is strong, it is possible to be paid above the base salary point. The case is usually assessed in the selection process and considered by the Chief Executive.
When a Professional officer is appointed to RDPIFR, or promoted within RDPIFR, and where the case is strong, it is possible to be paid above the base salary point. The case is usually assessed in the selection process and considered by the Chief Executive.
Professional 2 Supervisory Allowance
Where a Professional 2 is required to supervise other P2s a supervisory allowance may be payable.
Where a Professional 2 is required to supervise other P2s a supervisory allowance may be payable.
Professional Development Allowance
This allowance provides lump sum reimbursement for Professional employees to assist with professional development costs. Qualifying periods based on years of continuous service, amounts and conditions apply.
This allowance provides lump sum reimbursement for Professional employees to assist with professional development costs. Qualifying periods based on years of continuous service, amounts and conditions apply.
Employee Development Scheme
Professional officers can apply for up to three months paid leave for a professional development activity. Employees with seven years service are eligible and a strong business case is usually needed.
Professional officers can apply for up to three months paid leave for a professional development activity. Employees with seven years service are eligible and a strong business case is usually needed.
Professional Excellence Status Scheme
Successful application for Professional Excellence Status can provide a lump sum payment of 10 per cent of their annual salary and the awarding of the status for two years. Accepted applications undergo a peer assessment according to selection criteria.
Professional Recruitment and Retention Scheme
Employees or their nominated representatives may make submissions to a CEO on occupational or other relevant groups at the Professional 3 and 4 levels within an agency, where there are demonstrated recruitment and retention difficulties and/or where significant market shortfalls relative to similar industry groups and equivalent jobs in other public sector jurisdictions are identified.