Recruitment Toolkit

Recruitment Process Checklist

Use this tool as a running checklist as you move through the recruitment process.

Preparation

Review needs
Consider Equity & Diversity issues
Review role
Develop Selection Criteria
Decide whether to use external consultants
Establish Appointment Committee
Plan recruitment process

Obtaining Candidates

Advertise and/or search for suitable candidates
Process applications

Selection

Shortlist candidates
Conduct selection procedures
Conduct referee checks
Recommend successful candidate
Obtain approval from Area Manager
Advise unsuccessful candidates

Entering Into the Employment Contract

Make verbal offer and negotiate remuneration package
Human Resources issues written contract
Organise Visas and relocation when necessary

If it is likely that the University will appoint an overseas candidate to the position, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship normally requires a position to be advertised at least once in both the metropolitan and national press.
It must be demonstrated that no Australian Permanent Resident is appointable to the position to justify the appointment of an overseas applicant.
For further information please contact Employee Services.

Monitoring the Process

Evaluate the Equity and Diversity strategies
Monitor recruitment time frames

Human Resources monitors the time taken for the stages of the recruitment process for which it has responsibility and provides a report to Area Managers on a half-yearly basis.