General FAQs

• Job Planning User Guide

  Sections 1-3 & 7 of this SARD User Guide cover general system navigation and core components; sections 4-6 focus on Job Planning features and functionality.Popular

• I need access to Job Planning

  If the Job Planning tab on your Dashboard is greyed out and you require access to this module, refer to this Helpdesk article.Few readers

• What do the Job Plan activity acronyms stand for?

  In this Helpdesk article, we explain the acronyms used for Job Plan activities.Some readers

• How do I share my Job Plan as a template?

  In this Helpdesk article, Job Plan owners can learn how to share their Job Plan as a template.Few readers

• Where can I find a Declaration of Interest?

  This Helpdesk article signposts possible locations of the Declaration of Interest (No conflict of interest) form on SARD.Few readers

• How do I annualise my Job Plan?

  All SARD Job Plans are annualised by default, as outlined in this Helpdesk article.Few readers

• Why is there a discrepancy in my Job Plan summary?

  This Helpdesk article explains why a small discrepancy can occur between the total values in the Summary table and the Timetable of a Job Plan.Few readers

• How to edit, copy and delete Job Plan templates I shared?

  In this Helpdesk article, you can learn how to manage your shared Job Plan templates.Few readers

Starting a New Job Plan

• My Job Plan has the wrong dates

  This Helpdesk article demonstrates where to change the effective date for an entire Job Plan.Few readers

• How do I start a new Job Plan using the information from the previous SARD Job Plan?

  In this Helpdesk article, we explain how to use your previous complete Job Plan as a template for the new Job Plan.Popular

• I can't start a new Job Plan despite having access to Job Planning. Why?

  Read on if you have access to Job Planning but are unable to start a new Job Plan on your SARD account.Few readers

• What do I enter in Current Pay Threshold?

  This Helpdesk article offers advice regarding the current pay threshold line in Section 2 (General Info) of Job Plan.Few readers

Timetabling Activities

• How do I add an activity to my Job Plan Timetable?

  Read this Helpdesk article to learn how to add an activity to the Job Plan Timetable.Some readers

• How do I schedule activities in my Job Plan Timetable?

  This Helpdesk article provides guidance on scheduling activities in the Job Plan Timetable, including rotational, flexible, and on-call activities.Popular

Submitting and Signing Off

• How do I add signatories to my Job Plan?

  This Helpdesk article explains how Job Plan owners can add signatories to their draft of Job Plan.Few readers

• How do I sign off my Job Plan?

  This Helpdesk article outlines how to sign and submit your Job Plan draft, and covers common troubleshooting steps.Few readers

• How do I sign off a Job Plan for which I am a signatory?

  This Helpdesk article explains how Job Plan signatories can sign off other users’ Job Plans.Some readers

• What will revoke signatures on a Job Plan?

  This Helpdesk article describes all instances that would revoke a signature from a signed Job Plan.Few readers

• Why can't I sign off someone's Job Plan despite being a Job Plan signatory?

  This Helpdesk article explains why Job Plan signatories may be unable to sign off certain Job Plans.Few readers

• I can't amend SMART objectives in my Job Plan

  Read this Helpdesk article if you are having issues amending SMART objectives in your Job Plan draft.Few readers