Australian National University Enterprise Agreement 2003-2006

Part Two — Appointments | Section 2 — Recruitment and Engagement

14. General Staff Recruitment and Engagement

14.1 Except in the circumstances referred to in sub-clauses 14.4 and 14.5, or where the Director, Human Resources authorises otherwise, vacancies for general staff positions will be advertised by the University.

14.2 The University may advertise vacancies in such a manner as it deems fit provided that notice of vacancies is given through the normal internal advertising mechanism.

14.3 Prospective applicants should be given not less than 7 working days to lodge a response to an advertisement.

14.4 Vacancies will be measured against staff seeking redeployment before recruitment action is undertaken. Where a person is assessed as having the skills and experience necessary to effectively perform the duties of the vacant position, that person will be transferred to the position.

14.5 A fixed term general staff appointment of 6 months or less may be offered without advertisement provided that the area gives priority to suitably qualified staff members seeking rehabilitation, redeployment or transfer.

14.6 Persons registered with the Casual Pool and the Technical Staff Pool will have the status of internal applicants for advertised vacancies.

14.7 The Technical Staff Pool will be administered in accordance with Schedule 9 — Technical Staff Pool.

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