Policy: Recruitment & Selection

Statement PSBA aims to attract a mobile, skilled, flexible and diverse workforce to meet its strategic objectives and operational requirements. Such a workforce is necessary to ensure PSBA continues to meet the challenge of changes in demand for services and the complexities of modern policing, and its vision of members of the community working with Queensland police to stop crime and make Queensland safer. To achieve its desired workforce and to provide career opportunities to its members, PSBA will use a range of selection processes to ensure the most effective and efficient service delivery to the Queensland community. These processes will be guided by the principles of merit selection, recognising that in some instances transfers and progressional arrangements may be more appropriate.

Application This policy applies to the recruitment and selection of all employees within PSBA. Procedural documents provide specific guidance on the steps involved in different selection processes.

Principles This policy aims to provide PSBA with the flexibility needed to appoint a capable and productive workforce within a framework of merit, natural justice, equity, integrity and objectivity that: • complies with the Police Service Administration Act 1990, Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990 and the

Public Service Act 2008, the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, applicable industrial instruments, public service and ministerial rulings and whole of government policy;

• respects confidentiality in accordance with the applicable legislative requirements and information privacy principles;

• reflects the needs of PSBA and the final decision making authority of the CEO; and • reflects the core values of the organisation. The recruitment and selection methods used may vary to fit the requirements of the role, timeframes and PSBA needs. Natural justice will be provided for through fair, informed and objective decision making. Established appeals, reviews and complaints mechanisms are available to employees. Approved position descriptions are used to set out the capabilities expected of applicants and guide the selection process.

Effective date This policy operates from 4 July 2014.

Policy: Recruitment & Selection

4 July 2014 p.2 of 2

References • Police Service Administration Act 1990 • Public Service Act 2008 • Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990 • Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 • Information Privacy Act 2009 • Recruitment and Selection Directive • Appeals Directive • Queensland Police Service Certified Agreement 2013 • State Government Departments Certified Agreement 2009 • Queensland Public Service Award – State 2012 • Police Service Award – State 2012 • Employees of Queensland Government Departments (Other than Public Servants) Award – State 2012 • Engineering Award – State 2012

Approved by This policy was approved by Director, Employee Relations

Disclaimer This policy and associated standards, processes and forms are to be read in conjunction with the Human Resources Delegations and Approval Authorities. From time to time PSBA may make changes to this policy and associated documents to improve their effectiveness. Requests for further information on this policy and associated guidelines should be directed to Ask HR.