Approving Authority:	Nominations and Remuneration Committee of Council
Date of Approval:	November 2001
Last Amended:	July 2006
Contact Officer:	Faculty HR Consultant

1.	The number of members for selection committees should be kept to a minimum and the composition should reflect the task of identifying the best candidate for the position.  The final membership of a selection committee should be approved by the Budget Unit Head who may also be the Presiding Member.   In forming the selection committee, the Budget Unit Head should take into account the expertise required, gender equity and the need to consult with relevant stakeholders or interested groups.  A summary of the composition of selection committees is attached.
2.	Selection committees for general staff and levels A-D academic staff, should include at least one member who is external to the immediate work unit who has expertise relevant to the position.  Ideally the selection committee for senior appointments should have at least one member who is external to the University.
3.	Where a budget unit engages a search firm to assist in the selection process, a representative of the firm will normally attend the shortlist meeting and where appropriate provide advice on the applicants suitability against the selection criteria for the position.   Search firm representatives do not have voting rights.   The Presiding Member of the selection committee should, prior to the engagement of the search firm, ensure that they are informed of, and will respect the relevant policies of the University and guarantee confidentiality.
4.	Effort should be made to reach a unanimous decision after the selection process has been completed. If a unanimous decision is not reached, then a majority decision is acceptable. Where the vote is tied, the Presiding Member has the casting vote.
5.	Following a recommendation from the selection committee, appointment will be approved in accordance with the specified Council delegations.
6.	Where a search and invitation process is undertaken and it is intended to depart from the normal processes above, the Nominations and Remunerations Committee of Council would act as the selection committee.
7.	Formal offers of employment should be made by Human Resources to ensure compliance with appropriate industrial instruments and other employment obligations.

Organisational Nomenclature	Position Type	Presiding Member Selection Committee	Suggested Selection Committee Membership
University Senior Management Position	Vice-Chancellor	Chancellor	To be determined by Chancellor in consultation with Council
University Senior Management Position	Deputy Vice-Chancellor Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dean Rector UNSW@ADFA Chief Operating Officer Chief Financial Officer Chief Information Officer Director Human Resources	Vice-Chancellor (or nominee)	A Deputy-Vice Chancellor A Faculty Dean The Chancellor or University Council member (nominated by Chancellor) Senior internal University staff member(s) with relevant skills &  expertise Senior external member(s) with relevant skills & expertise (or Council member) President (Academic Board) - for Dean and Rector positions only Relevant Senior Defence Force Staff for Rector UNSW@ADFA
General Management	Executive Director Director Deputy Director Assistant Director Senior Manager Faculty Manager	Area Senior Manager	Senior internal University staff member(s)  with relevant skills &  expertise Senior external member(s) with relevant skills & expertise (or Council member)
Academic Management	Associate Dean	Dean	Another Faculty Dean Associate Dean of the Faculty A Head of School
	Head of School Director of Research Centre	Dean	A Faculty Associate Dean A Head of School or Director Research Centre within or external to Faculty Senior internal University staff member(s) with relevant skills &  expertise Senior external member(s) with relevant skills & expertise
	Deputy (or Associate) Head of School	Head of School	Internal nomination and selection process within Faculty
Senior Academic	Professor Associate Professor	Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) or Dean	Head of School or Research Centre President of Academic Board (or Deputy President) A member(s) of the academic staff of the School A member(s) external to the immediate work unit
Academic Staff	Associate Lecturer Lecturer Senior Lecturer	Dean or Head of School	Head of School or Research Centre A member(s) of the academic staff of the School A member(s) external to the immediate work unit
General Staff	Appointments up to level 14	Budget Unit Head or Immediate Supervisor	Internal University staff member(s) with relevant skills &  expertise A member(s) external to the immediate work unit (depending upon level of position to be filled)