Training dates for 2023
Merit Protection Board training will take place online using Zoom.
You are able to register into any of the programs below. The online training will take place over three and a half hours, normally commencing at 9:30 AM. It will provide you with accreditation to sit as a Merit Protection Board member on a selection panel.
Sessions will focus on the specific employment category listed.
VPS refers to Executive Officers, Senior Executive Service, VPS staff, Allied Health and Nurses.
Teaching Service refers to Principals, Assistant Principals, Liaison Principals, Executive Class, Teachers and Education Support staff.
To register log onto . Click 'My LearnED' and search for 'Merit'.
Note: You'll will only be able to see the training relevant to your employment category.
Where to find further information about the Department's selection processes
- Teaching service, go to Recruitment in on the Policy and Advisory Library.
- Public service, go to Recruitment in the Public on HRWeb.
Summary of the training components
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Legislative Framework for decision making
- Public Sector Employment Principles
- Public Administration Act 2004
- Minimum standards for selection on merit
- Equal Opportunity Act 2010
- Attributes on which discrimination is prohibited
- Education and Training Reform Act 2006
Definitions of merit and equity in employment
The principles of sound personnel decision making
Effective staff selection in practice
Recruitment
Selection
- Selection panel
- Role and responsibilities of selection panel
- Confidentiality requirements
- Selection strategy
- Short-listing
- Information gathering
- Information verification
- Selection reports
- Providing feedback
Role of Merit Protection Boards
Types of Appeals and Grievances
- Appeals and Grievances
- Eligibility/Grounds/Boards procedures/possible outcomes
References
- Public Administration Act
- Equal Opportunity Act
- Education and Training Reform Act
- Ministerial (Teaching Service Only)
- Recruitment in (Teaching Service Only)
- Recruitment in the Public (VPS, Allied Health and Nurses Only)
Reviewed 30 May 2023