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Assignment to role guidelines

Advice to public sector agencies on assignments

These guidelines provide guidance on GSE Act assignment provisions as enablers of effective workforce planning and management.

Purpose and scope

The purpose of the guidelines, who they apply to and what they include.

Guidelines introduction

The context and definitions used in these guidelines.

Initial assignment

Offers of employment, initial assignment and assignment of temporary and term employees.

Subsequent assignment

Information on assessment requirements, assignments to different locations and assignments after leave.

Temporary assignment

Information on temporary assignments at all levels.

Documentation and records of assignments

What documented advice and records your agency is required to make.

Glossary and appendix

Terms, referenced and examples used in these guidelines.