Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assist in developing recruitment strategy
- Job and person specifications are reviewed on a regular basis as set by council policy.
- Processes and procedures are developed that ensure council and legislative regulations and human resource good practice are met.
- Methods of recruiting are identified.
- Selection process is determined to comply with legal requirements and to select the most meritorious applicant according to selection criteria and equal employment opportunity legislation.
- Various selection techniques are incorporated into the selection process as appropriate to the position.
- Specification of time frames is included in the strategy.
- Implement recruitment strategy
- Selection process is in line with predetermined methodology and criteria are established on a merit basis.
- All applicants are assessed against the same selection criteria.
- Principles of confidentiality are maintained throughout the process.
- Legal and award requirements, including equal employment opportunity legislation, are met by the selection process.
- Selection process is fair, equitable and justifiable from the evidence gained and process used.
- Applicants are informed promptly and accurately of the selection process and its outcomes.
- Unsuccessful applicants are provided with feedback in line with council policy and procedures.
- Recruitment and selection process is clearly documented.
- Establish selection panel
- Participate in appeal process when required
- Detailed, accurate response is prepared on request from legislative authority or in accordance with council grievance procedures.
- Council is represented in any negotiation and/or conciliation processes.
- Council recruitment and selection procedures are evaluated in terms of appeal outcome and necessary modifications are implemented.
- Induct successful applicant