The below links provide resources to help you manage the key employment-related processes and assist you in dealing with key operational issues such as excess leave, attraction and retention.
| Recruitment and appointment | - This area takes you through the recruitment process step-by-step. |
| Orientation and induction | - Find out your responsibilities in introducing new employees to the workplace. |
| HR resources | - Download forms, templates, sample questions, guides and tools to help you
with recruiting and supporting your staff. |
Merit and equity
DHSV is committed to the principles of merit and equity and operates an Equal Opportunity Program consistent with the requirements of the Public Authorities (Equal Employment Opportunity) Act 1991.
Merit is about the most competent person being selected for the work and tasks required. Appointment on merit in recruitment processes and for promotion/transfer is dependent upon:
- defining relevant key selection criteria
- fair and open processes which ensure a competitive applicant field
- selection decisions which will stand up to scrutiny
Equity is concerned with giving people a fair go. Fair treatment encompasses the following:
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- prevention of direct and indirect discrimination through workplace policies on sexual and racial harassment and on reasonable adjustment
- natural justice - which ensures that people have an opportunity to be heard by an unbiased decision maker
- valuing diverse experiences
Visit the Policies and procedures page to view the DHSV Merit and Equity Policy.
Freedom of Association
It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee on the grounds of union membership. This includes dismissing an employee, altering the position of an employee to his/her detriment; refusing to employ a person or discriminating against a person by offering that person lesser terms and conditions on the grounds of that the person is or proposes to become a union member.
Employees who are union members may choose to be represented by their union (for example in the course of a grievance process). Non-union members may, if they wish, choose to have a colleague present.