A Chief Executive Officer may, in certain circumstances, progress a Professional 1 employee to the Professional 2 classification level without advertising. 

An employee at the Professional 1 level may apply to his/ her supervisor, or the supervisor may invite the employee to apply for progression to the Professional 2 level.  The employee must submit an application addressing the individual selection criteria applicable to the Professional 2 position. A selection panel must assess the application based on the employee’s claims against individual selection criteria. A report recommending or rejecting the application for promotion must be referred to the Chief Executive Officer or delegate for a decision.

If an application is unsuccessful, the employee is to be provided with post selection feedback and the Agency should consider the professional development of the employee.  The employee may re-apply for the promotion after 12 months has elapsed from the date of the previous selection panel decision, or earlier as agreed by the Chief Executive Officer.

Advancement to the Professional 2 level will take effect when the Chief Executive or his or her delegate approves the promotion.

Legislation

• NTPS 2008-2010 Union Collective Agreement
  — Clause 52
• Public Sector Instrument No. 2