Merit selection in the NSW public sector

This course maps to capability: 2
COST Prices include GST and are subject to change
Please contact IPAA New South Wales for more information.

Overview

This program has been developed by the Office of Employment Equity and Diversity (OEED) in consultation with the Department of Premier and Cabinet to support the improvement of recruitment practices across the NSW public sector.

Customised Agency Program

Customised agency programs are training programs uniquely designed in content and format to address the particular needs of your organisation. Customised agency programs are delivered at your workplace, thus saving your organisation money and enhancing team building.

All IPAA NSW courses are available as customised agency programs. Case studies and organisational policies and procedures from your organisation can be incorporated into these programs.

IPAA NSW matches the most appropriate consultant to the needs of your organisation, and offers flexibility in content, length and timetable, all at a convenient location. This flexible and cost-effective option benefits all agencies, particularly those with offices in regional NSW.

For further information or to receive a written proposal, contact IPAA NSW:

Tel: 02 9228 5225

Fax: 02 9241 1920

info@nsw.ipaa.org.au

Course Content

This workshop is for staff across all levels and occupational groups who are required to take part in or convene selection panels or are likely to be involved in or responsible for merit selection and/or inducting staff. It is recommended that selection panel members undertake training or refresher training every three years. The program offers: appropriate planning skills so that selection and induction lead to the recruitment and retention of high quality staff; understanding of all aspects of the process, as well as the legal context in which it is conducted; management and promotion of an ethical recruitment process which will, over time, minimise the likelihood of appeals and disgruntled applicants; and skills and knowledge to use a variety of selection tools and merit principles, and incorporate public sector policies and standards.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course attendees should be able to:

  • apply best practice and merit principles in recruitment
  • write an advertisement for a position, identify position requirements and develop selection criteria
  • know what information and documents to include in an information package for prospective applicants
  • follow the selection process and identify the legislation and policies relating to each step
  • manage a selection process, describe the responsibilities of all selection panel members and choose appropriate selection tools
  • conduct a structured behavioural interview and prepare selection reports that stand up to scrutiny
  • provide constructive feedback to candidates on their performance
  • arrange induction and work-related adjustments for the successful candidate.

Benefits to your organisation

  • improved effectiveness of recruitment and selection decisions
  • reduced likelihood of appeals

Benefits to you

  • increased confidence in probity of selection and promotion processes
  • improved job satisfaction and better performance through enhanced skills and knowledge in an area that is transferable across all public service agencies