Employment Principles: Standards and Guidelines for Application
Standards
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Define what is essential for applying
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Binding but not prescriptive
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Objective criteria
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Unbiased decisions
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Transparent processes
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Heather rarely gave Justin feedback during the year but was then very
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What could Heather have done during the year to improve Justin’s
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Identify genuine requirements
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Assess work related qualities
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Select on relative ability
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Amy’s team includes a number of full-time and part-time staff. She has
a limited budget so tends to select her full-time staff for any
development opportunities.
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Why might Amy give preference to her full-time staff?
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How could Amy support the development of her part-time staff?
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Ignore irrelevant personal characteristics
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Monitor and evaluate data
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Michelle has a hearing impairment. She applies for a customer service
role but is not selected despite meeting the key selection criteria.
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Why might the organisation not select Michelle to the customer
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What could the organisation have done to accommodate Michelle
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Proper consideration of rights
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Compatible decisions and actions
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Reasonable limits on rights
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Raj is a member of the Sikh community. He wants to commence a
career in the police force but is concerned that he will be unable to
wear his turban.
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Why is it important for Raj to wear the official police uniform?
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What could Victoria Police do to accommodate Raj?
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Ethan discusses Jessica’s complaint with her. Although they have a
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Why is it important for Ethan to resolve Jessica’s complaint?
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Career information suited to a diverse audience
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Career management skills
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Life-long learning and sustained employability
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Howard does not enjoy his job. He finds the work routine and not
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What could Howard do to find a better match for his skills?
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What could Ruth do to support Howard?
Standards
for
applying the
employment principles
Today’s session will look at the standards, what they are, what they cover and what is expected of us.
The standards for applying employment principles, issued by the Victorian Public Sector Commission, cover fair and reasonable treatment, merit in employment, equal employment opportunity, human rights, reasonable avenue of redress, and career public service. These standards define essential practices related to recruitment, development, and career management within public sector organizations. They emphasize fairness, consistency, merit-based selection, respect for human rights, equal opportunities, and mechanisms for resolving issues. Employers are encouraged to adhere to these standards to ensure a transparent and ethical employment process.
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Standards for applying the employment principles
What are standards? Issued by the Victorian Public Sector Commission Define what is essential for applying the employment principles Binding but not prescriptive Supplemented by discretionary guidelines
Fair and reasonable treatment Consistency Objective criteria Unbiased decisions Transparent processes
Merit in employment Identify genuine requirements Suitable field of candidates Objective criteria Assess work related qualities Select on relative ability
Equal employment opportunity Comply with law Incorporate in HR processes Ignore irrelevant personal characteristics Monitor and evaluate data
Human rights Proper consideration of rights Compatible decisions and actions Reasonable limits on rights
Reasonable avenue of redress Written policy Effective, timely and informal where possible Natural justice and procedural fairness Relevant facts and evidence
Career public service Career information suited to a diverse audience Career management skills Life-long learning and sustained employability
Standards for applying the employment principles
