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BSBHRM405
Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to execute tasks associated with the recruitment cycle and apply in-depth knowledge of the work of the organisation, and how recruitment and selection practices fit with other human resources functions.

This unit applies to individuals who support recruitment, selection and induction functions under the direction of a human resource manager.

No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Plan for recruitment

1.1 Obtain approval to fill position, clarify time lines and requirement for appointment

1.2 Assist in preparing job descriptions that accurately reflect the role requirements, according to organisational policies and procedures, legislation, codes, national standards and work health and safety (WHS) considerations

1.3 Consult with relevant personnel about job descriptions and workforce strategy

1.4 Assist in ensuring that job descriptions comply with legislative requirements and reflect the organisation's requirements for a diverse workforce

1.5 Obtain approvals to advertise position

2 Plan for selection

2.1 Choose appropriate channels and technology to advertise vacancies and/or identify potential talent pool

2.2 Advertise vacancies for staffing requirements according to organisational policies and procedures

2.3 Consult with relevant personnel to convene selection panel and develop interview questions

2.4 Assist in ensuring that interview questions comply with legislative requirements

2.5 Assist in short-listing applicants

2.6 Schedule interviews and advise relevant people of times, dates and venues

3 Support selection process

3.1 Participate in interview process and assess candidates against agreed selection criteria

3.2 Discuss assessment with other selection panel members

3.3 Correct biases and deviations from agreed procedures and negotiate for preferred candidate

3.4 Contact referees for referee reports

3.5 Prepare selection report and make recommendations to senior personnel for appointment

3.6 Advise unsuccessful candidates of outcomes and respond to any queries

3.7 Secure preferred candidate's agreement

3.8 Complete necessary documentation according to organisational procedures, observing confidentiality and privacy requirements

4 Induct successful candidate

4.1 Provide successful candidate with employment contract and other documentation

4.2 Advise manager and work team of new appointment

4.3 Advise managers and staff of candidate's starting date and make necessary administrative arrangements for pay and employee record keeping

4.4 Arrange successful candidate's induction according to organisational policy

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Plan for recruitment

1.1 Obtain approval to fill position, clarify time lines and requirement for appointment

1.2 Assist in preparing job descriptions that accurately reflect the role requirements, according to organisational policies and procedures, legislation, codes, national standards and work health and safety (WHS) considerations

1.3 Consult with relevant personnel about job descriptions and workforce strategy

1.4 Assist in ensuring that job descriptions comply with legislative requirements and reflect the organisation's requirements for a diverse workforce

1.5 Obtain approvals to advertise position

2 Plan for selection

2.1 Choose appropriate channels and technology to advertise vacancies and/or identify potential talent pool

2.2 Advertise vacancies for staffing requirements according to organisational policies and procedures

2.3 Consult with relevant personnel to convene selection panel and develop interview questions

2.4 Assist in ensuring that interview questions comply with legislative requirements

2.5 Assist in short-listing applicants

2.6 Schedule interviews and advise relevant people of times, dates and venues

3 Support selection process

3.1 Participate in interview process and assess candidates against agreed selection criteria

3.2 Discuss assessment with other selection panel members

3.3 Correct biases and deviations from agreed procedures and negotiate for preferred candidate

3.4 Contact referees for referee reports

3.5 Prepare selection report and make recommendations to senior personnel for appointment

3.6 Advise unsuccessful candidates of outcomes and respond to any queries

3.7 Secure preferred candidate's agreement

3.8 Complete necessary documentation according to organisational procedures, observing confidentiality and privacy requirements

4 Induct successful candidate

4.1 Provide successful candidate with employment contract and other documentation

4.2 Advise manager and work team of new appointment

4.3 Advise managers and staff of candidate's starting date and make necessary administrative arrangements for pay and employee record keeping

4.4 Arrange successful candidate's induction according to organisational policy

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain approval to fill position, clarify time lines and requirement for appointment 
Assist in preparing job descriptions that accurately reflect the role requirements, according to organisational policies and procedures, legislation, codes, national standards and work health and safety (WHS) considerations 
Consult with relevant personnel about job descriptions and workforce strategy 
1.4 Assist in ensuring that job descriptions comply with legislative requirements and reflect the organisation's requirements for a diverse workforce 
Obtain approvals to advertise position 
Choose appropriate channels and technology to advertise vacancies and/or identify potential talent pool 
Advertise vacancies for staffing requirements according to organisational policies and procedures 
Consult with relevant personnel to convene selection panel and develop interview questions 
Assist in ensuring that interview questions comply with legislative requirements 
Assist in short-listing applicants 
Schedule interviews and advise relevant people of times, dates and venues 
Participate in interview process and assess candidates against agreed selection criteria 
Discuss assessment with other selection panel members 
Correct biases and deviations from agreed procedures and negotiate for preferred candidate 
Contact referees for referee reports 
Prepare selection report and make recommendations to senior personnel for appointment 
Advise unsuccessful candidates of outcomes and respond to any queries 
3.7 Secure preferred candidate's agreement 
Complete necessary documentation according to organisational procedures, observing confidentiality and privacy requirements 
Provide successful candidate with employment contract and other documentation 
Advise manager and work team of new appointment 
4.3 Advise managers and staff of candidate's starting date and make necessary administrative arrangements for pay and employee record keeping 
4.4 Arrange successful candidate's induction according to organisational policy 

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