Purpose
Our company attracts and retains high performing staff to achieve its strategic goals and who are aligned to the values and ethos of the organisation.Our company achieves these goals through utilising principles outlined in the Recruitment and Selection Policy (the Policy). The Policy simultaneously ensures the company meets all legislative and regulatory obligations, in the provision of well-managed operations, a culture of excellence and a workforce mix and profile appropriate to its business needs and sustainability.
Scope
This Policy applies to all employees including, contractors, trainees/apprentices, labour-hire staff and volunteers. The Recruitment and Selection Guidelines (the Guidelines) provide specific advice on normal practice.
Policy Statement
Our company appoints high performing individuals using a competitive process underpinned by the principles of merit, equity, and transparency. In doing so, our company practices ethical, fair and impartial staff selection procedures, free from conflict of interest, and characterised by confidentiality and respect for the privacy of an applicant’s personal information.
A Position Description describes the inherent requirements of the position to be performed. Selection Criteria describe the qualifications, competencies skills, knowledge and experience, required to perform the inherent requirements of the position. Selection Criteria, therefore, form the basis of the assessment of an applicant’s capability to perform the inherent requirements of the position through the short-listing, interview and referee checking process.
Merit
The appointment is based on merit assessed against the Position Description Selection Criteria. At the point of shortlisting, recruitment staff must be satisfied that applicants are capable of performing the inherent requirements of the position through a comparative assessment of each applicant against the selection criteria.
Equity
All employees involved in the recruitment and selection process are expected to practice the principles of equal opportunity and anti-discrimination which is consistent with the essential characteristics of our company.
Confidentiality
The confidentiality of the selection process must be maintained under all circumstances. Applications and referee reports must be stored securely and details of applications, interviews or any other aspect of the selection process should not be discussed outside of the organisation. Breaches of confidentiality and their impact on the company and individuals are regarded as serious matters. Application and personal information collected from applicants for advertised positions must only be used to complete the recruitment and selection process.
Conflict of Interest
A person who has or has had a close personal relationship with an applicant, or who has had any other non-work related interest shall not take part in any aspect of the selection process as it could lead to a potential or actual conflict of interest. In these circumstances, a person must decline an invitation or nomination to take part in the recruitment process. Conflicts of interest may arise in situations where a person’s private arrangements, benefits, interests (whether pecuniary or otherwise), personal circumstances or personal or family relationships could, or could be perceived to impinge on a person’s ability to act impartially.
Appeals
Any appeals in relation to the recruitment and selection process will be addressed in accordance with the Staff Appeals Policy.
Approvals
The approval authorities for the recruitment and appointment of employees are documented in the Delegations of Authority Policy and Register.
Documentation
- Employment Application form
- Relevant Position Description
- Selection Criteria Matrix