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Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy

MP 0033/16 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy (pdf 223KB)

Applicable to: This policy is applicable to WA health entities.

Description: The purpose of the Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy (this policy) is to provide a consistent approach across the WA health system by outlining the minimum requirements and responsibilities for recruitment, selection, and appointment processes. The policy will also ensure employment decisions, powers and functions are made and exercised in accordance with:

the Equal Opportunity Act 1984
the Public Sector Management Act 1994
Commissioner’s Instruction No.1 – Employment Standards (CI 1)
Commissioner’s Instruction No. 2 – Filling a Public Sector Vacancy (CI 2)
Commissioner’s Instruction No 39 – Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector vacancies (CI 39)
any other applicable Commissioner’s Instructions (CIs) which may in effect.

To improve Aboriginal health outcomes, WA health entities must prioritise the recruitment of Aboriginal people to increase Aboriginal representation at all levels of the workforce. Accordingly, this policy must be read in conjunction with MP0097/18 Aboriginal Workforce Policy and the Department’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy.

This policy is a mandatory requirement for Health Service Providers under the Employment Policy Framework pursuant to section 26(2)(f) and (g) of the Health Services Act 2016.

This policy is also a mandatory requirement for the Department pursuant to section 29 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.

Date of effect: 01 July 2016