Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy
Responsible officer: Vice-Chancellor
Designated officer: Director, Human Resources
Council approval: C99/93, 23 November 1999
Last amended: 02/21, 2 April 2002
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Overview
The University of the Sunshine Coast is committed to attracting and retaining high quality staff who have innovative, responsive and flexible approaches. The University's ultimate success depends on the best possible applicants being selected.
Policy
1. Principles
The process for the recruitment, selection and appointment of staff must be within budget and based on the principles of merit and equal opportunity. The process must comply with legislative requirements and be equitable, transparent, accountable and confidential with clearly defined procedures.
2. Scope
This policy applies to advertising, recruitment, selection through to appointment for all University positions of six months or more in duration, excluding casual appointments.
3. Aim of recruitment
The aim of effective recruitment is to ensure that the University reaches the largest possible pool of potential applicants.
4. Aim of selection
Selection is to be made on the basis of merit and aims to match knowledge, skills and abilities with the position's selection criteria.
5. Aim of appointment
Appointments must be made in a fair and equitable manner whilst initiating commitment between the University and the appointee and ensuring that expectations and obligations are made clear.