Example of multi-stage assessment process for bulk recruitment
The PSC ran a multi-stage assessment process for the NSW Graduate Program.
The process involved 4 stages with a decision point at each stage taking the candidate pool from 3937 at Stage 1 to 312 successful candidates at Stage 4.

Example of a multi-stage assessment process for a talent pool
The PSC established a Public Service talent pool for a Policy Officer Clerk 7/8 role.
This involved 3 stages to establish the talent pool with decision points at each stage. This took the candidate pool from 415 at Stage 1 to 48 candidates in the talent pool after Stage 3.
Stage 4 and 5 allow agencies to recruit candidates for ongoing or temporary employment by doing interviews for fit (organisation/team/culture) and referee checks.

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