Example 1 – Extend the length of temporary employment
Adam was looking for a project manager to manage the installation of conferencing facilities in 3 regional locations. The project was expected to take a maximum of 12 months. Adam knew Alina from previous work she had done as a contractor for the Department and thought she could be a good fit. So, he undertook a suitability assessment then engaged her in temporary employment for 12 months (refer to Rule 21).
Not long into the project there were changes in the Department’s priorities which meant that they had additional funding to roll out the conferencing facilities to a further 5 locations. This added at least 6 more months to the length of the project.
Adam could not extend Alina’s employment beyond 12 months without advertising and a comparative assessment.
Given the project length was initially estimated at 12 months, Adam could have used external advertising and a comparative assessment from the outset to ensure he had a competitive field and the option to extend the temporary employment beyond 12 months if needed (refer to GSE rule 22).
Recruitment and selection guide
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Navigating Recruitment
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Filling a role
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Planning a recruitment and selection approach
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Assessment centre fact sheet
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Setting the assessment standards and rating approach
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Designing the assessment process
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Descriptive rating scales
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Examples of assessment components for different roles
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Examples of a multi stage assessment
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Designing the application form
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Choosing assessors
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Selecting fit for purpose assessments
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Predictive validity of assessment methods
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Interviews
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Work sample exercises
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Psychometric assessments
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Designing work sample exercises
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Deciding the recruitment and selection approach
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Writing behavioural interview questions
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Example 1
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Matrix for capability based assessments
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Example 2
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Capabilities commonly assessed using work samples exercises
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NSW Government talent acquisition scheme
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Matrix for capabilities commonly assessed using work sample exercises
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Attracting candidates
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Assess candidates
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Conduct pre screening
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Administering and scoring assessments
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Consolidating results and making selection decisions
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Reviewing the resume and application
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Developing a shortlist
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Example of a candidate’s consolidated results (all capabilities assessed)
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Example of a candidate’s consolidated results (focus capabilities assessed)
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Administering and scoring psychometric assessments
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Practical guide to interviewing
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Administering and scoring work sample exercises
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Deciding and appointing
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Onboarding a new employee
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Glossary
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About recruitment legal requirements