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Public Service Commission

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Sydney 2001

Level 4
255 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: 02 9272 6000

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Recruiting and selecting the best candidates
Doing a role analysisDeciding how to fill a roleFill a role decision tree
Deciding the recruitment and selection approachDesigning the assessment processSelecting fit-for-purpose assessmentsSetting the assessment standards and rating approach
Attracting candidatesHow to write job adverts
Pre-screeningAdministering and scoring assessmentsConsolidating results and making selection decisions
Referee checksPre-employment screening checksMaking offers and giving feedbackOn-boarding

Recruitment and selection guide

Getting recruitment right has never been more important. When done well it leads to the selection of the candidate best suited to the role and the needs of the agency.

The recruitment and selection webpages help recruiters and hiring managers in the NSW Public Service to make informed hiring decisions. It is organised around those areas that have the biggest impact on how you recruit.

Learn more about recruitment and selection

Quick links

filling a role Filling a role

Easily navigate the range of options for filling roles using our guidance and decision tree.

Read more about filling a role

planning a process Planning a recruitment and selection process

Make time to plan your recruitment process to put yourself in a good position to find the best person for the role.

Read more about planning a recruitment and selection process

attracting candidates Attracting candidates

Shift your thinking from what you want from candidates to what you have to offer to attract interest from job seekers.

Read more about attracting candidates

assessing candidates Assessing candidates

Assess candidates using multiple assessments to provide a solid evidence base for your selection decision.

Read more about assessing candidates

deciding and appointing Deciding and appointing

Make an offer of employment after weighing all the available evidence on balance.

Read more about deciding and appointing

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