RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION - City of Vincent

CITY OF VINCENT POLICY MANUALCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - HUMAN RESOURCESRECRUITMENT AND SELECTIONPOLICY NO: 5.2.11.10 PROCESSING APPLICATIONSKey steps in the selection process:-Where practicable, applicants should be requested to submit their applicationson an application form, together with a covering letter. Application forms canbe placed on the Local Governments internet site, if it has one.Where possible application forms should be used to ensure that all applicantsare able to submit similar information in a consistent fashion. This will makethe shortlisting process easier.It is more likely, however that applicants for middle to senior managementlevel positions will submit a full resume and a letter of application whichaddresses the selection criteria designated in the job description.Ensure that a person within the organisation is allocated the responsibility forreceiving applications, acknowledging and maintaining a system to deal withapplications. All information relating to applicants must be kept strictlyconfidential.Ensure that the person allocated the responsibility for receiving the applicationshas appropriate time allocated and is available to receive telephone and over thecounter enquiries. Telephone enquiries must be handled in a non-discriminatorymanner and must maintain the equal opportunity policy of the organisation.Where appropriate, prepare a package of information for potential applicants,including:-1. Position Description,2. Selection Criteria,3. Local Government Background Information (Annual Reports, Plans ofPrincipal Activities),4. Application Form (if relevant).A checklist on the front or inside of the job file is useful for ensuring allapplications receive equal and fair treatment. See example ProformaRecruitment Action Sheet at end of this Section.Page 11 of 38