Process & Policy
There are a number of policies and guidelines referring to recruitment, please refer to the QuickLinks to Forms page to find the information specific to your recruitment needs.
Consider Equity & Diversity Issues
The University of Adelaide is committed to the principles of social justice, equality of opportunity and cultural diversity, and we seek to implement these in the conduct of our activities and relationships. Equity and diversity issues need to be considered throughout the recruitment process.
Recruitment Timeline Guide
This table provides a guide to the possible timeline of the recruitment process. Please use the Recruitment Timeline/Process checklist to prepare a timeline for your own advertisement.
| Activity | Possible Range |
| Pre-recruitment stage (planning) and submit Advertising Request Form (RTA) |
At discretion of area |
| From receipt of Advertising Form to advertisement |
1-2 weeks (depending on which media and copy dates) (RTA due Thursdays for print the following week) |
| Application period and closing date |
1-4 weeks (Professional best practice is two weeks, Academic may be longer) |
| Acknowledge applications (usually by email) |
within 1 week of application closing date |
| Shortlisting |
within 1-2 week of application closing date |
| From shortlising to interview date |
1-2 weeks |
| Interview and other selection methods (eg: Assessment Centres) |
1 day (note: It is useful to hold all interviews on the same day), where possible |
| Referee checks for preferred candidate (usually by phone) |
immediately following interview and up to 3 days |
| Make verbal offer 'without prejudice' and negotiate |
1 week |
| Submit signed Appointment Form to Human Resources |
2-5 days |
| From receipt of Appointment Form to issue of contract |
1 week |
| Advice to unsuccessful candidates |
as soon as possible after interview |
| Timeline for candidate acceptance of contract |
up to 2 weeks |
| TOTAL (from start to acceptance) |
up to 18 weeks |
Next Step: PREPARING TO RECRUIT
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