New staff need to be made aware of NSW Health's system of performance management for all staff which includes annual completion of a performance agreement and development plan.
Performance management has generally negative connotations for most people so it is important that new staff are informed that performance management is not a judgement process. It is a process that all staff undertake and a means by which managers can ensure their staff are meeting their role responsibilities and that any identified gaps in ability, skills or knowledge can be filled through learning and development.
It may be beneficial to refer new staff to the NSW Public Sector Performance Development Framework for an outline of the NSW public sector approach to managing all aspects of employee performance.

Performance management
- Make staff aware that performance management is an opportunity for them to identify their strengths and any areas that may require further attention so that they can continuously improve their work performance.