Staff Recruitment and Selection Policy
Fact box
- Policy owner: Human Resources Officer
- Policy category: Management: HR
- Policy status: Approved
- Approval body: Executive Committee
- Endorsement body: Executive Committee
- Related policies:
- Last amended: 11th Jan. 2018
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to outline principles and procedures to ensure permanent staff recruitment and selection practices are consistent, merit-based and aligned with Alphacrucis College (AC) mission and strategy.
Scope
All permanent staff.
Policy
AC is committed to an equitable, systematic, timely and consistent approach to recruitment and selection in order to attract, select and retain permanent staff of the highest quality. Consideration will be given to the applicant's skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and ability to meet the position's requirements.
AC Principles of Recruitment and Selection
- open competition on the basis of merit, applying the principle of achievement relative to opportunity;
- adherence to principles of transparency, equity and equal opportunity for all candidates;
- alignment with the goals, objectives and values as defined in the AC Strategic Plan;
- encouragement of applications from candidates meeting the selection criteria;
- treatment of all candidates equitably, with respect and courtesy;
- assurance that selection procedures are efficient, timely and effective;
- maintenance of applicant confidentiality; and
- compliance with all applicable legislative requirements and obligations (e.g. police check, etc).
Responsible for implementation
Human Resources Officer
Key stakeholders
All staff and students.
Procedures
Staff Recruitment and Selection Procedures
Position Preparation
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The relevant supervisor (such as Department Head or Dean of Faculty) shall conduct a review of the need for, and the requirements of, the position, funding, and organisational structure. Requirements should align with the AC principles of recruitment and selection.
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In consultation with the Human Resources Officer (HRO), a position description is developed or reviewed, using the AC Position Description Template.
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where a staff member is being redeployed;
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where a position requires highly specialised expertise and where the supervisor can certify that a high calibre candidate or candidates have already been determined;
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where the appointment is for one year or less;
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in extenuating circumstances with the approval of the Presidnet (Chief Executive Officer), Vice President Academicer or Vice President Operations.
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normally have at least one representative of each gender;
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be used for all stages of the selection process, except where not viable;
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comprise of members who hold positions equal to, or above, the level of the vacancy;
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understand the nature of and selection criteria for the position;
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encourage members of employment-disadvantaged groups;
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be responsible for short listing, interviewing and appointing applicants;
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maintain applicant confidentiality.
- determining interview questions (applicants must not be questioned in a way that implies, or could be taken to imply, unfair or discriminatory attitudes to the applicant's age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, family responsibilities, racial or ethnic origin);
- conducting interviews;
- ensuring that the questions asked of each interviewee are consistent;
- verifying the authenticity of a candidates’ qualifications – this includes sighting original documents (or certified copies) in the case of degree testamurs and/or transcripts, related academic awards, and, where relevant, character references, employers’ testimonials, and certification or licences to practice where professional registration bodies are relevant;
- conducting reference checks;
- selecting the most fitting candidate for the position. If there is disagreement, a decision may be made by majority vote. If any Selection Committee member is unable to participate in interviewing all applicants, his or her vote may not be taken into account in making the final selection.
- all documents relating to applications are filed and kept confidential for six months and then destroyed;
- an employee file is created for the successful applicant, including all documents relating to the their application;
- a contract of employment is drawn up and signed by both the successful applicant and the AC representative;
- induction and orientation for the successful applicant is arranged.