It is appropriate to pay a higher duties allowance when a staff member is:

• undertaking a project with responsibilities at a more senior level but not related to a particular position;
• working in a more senior position for a short period of time (up to 12 months);
• performing part but not all of the duties of a more senior position.  In these circumstances, a staff member may be paid a % of the relevant salary or be paid at a level above their substantive position. They may not be paid the full salary for the position they're replacing because they're not undertaking all of the duties.

It is appropriate to make an acting appointment:

• when a staff member is working in a more senior position for an extended period of time.

General Staff Higher Duties Form
Acting Senior and Executive Form