Recruitment and Selection
University of Queensland Recruitment and Selection policy
The University of Queensland is committed to recruiting, supporting, developing and retaining staff of the highest calibre, especially academic staff of international standing. This calls for an equitable, competitive and timely recruitment and staff selection process. The University seeks to:
- maintain the principle of open competition on the basis of merit to appoint the best candidates,
- provide equal opportunity for all candidates,
- encourage members of employment-disadvantaged groups to consider employment with the University,
- represent in its staffing profile the community it serves;
- ensure that selection procedures are efficient and effective, and
- maintain applicant confidentiality.
Duly constituted selection committees, with a minimum of 25% from the minority gender, will assess applicants against established selection criteria to ensure objectivity and avoid bias in all stages of the selection process. Heads of organisational units should seek to attract a pool of applicants with an appropriate gender balance (Recruitment and Selection Policy).
The University of Queensland Recruitment and Selection policy is at: https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/5.30.01-recruitment-and-selection
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy
The University of Queensland is committed to the positive and authentic inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the life of the University and recognises the value and significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in achieving and maintaining a diverse, principled and ethical scholarly community. The University has an aspirational target of 2.8% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment across the University.
For the entire UQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy document, go to: http://www.uq.edu.au/shared/resources/personnel/AATSI/AATSI_EmpStrat.doc
For contacts related to the Strategy go to: http://www.uq.edu.au/current-staff/?page=128310
Best practice guidelines for recruitment and selection - Australian Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission has Best Practice Guidelines for recruiting and selcting staff. These guidelines provide equity and diversity related information on
- developing selection criteria,
- advertising,
- shortlisting,
- application forms,
- testing,
- interviewing,
- referee reports,
- making decisions and
- medical examinations.
To access, go to: http://www.humanrights.gov.au/info_for_employers/best_practice/recruitment.html
