University of New South Wales - - Training, OSDS, Human Resources, UNSW

What is the series about?

The three modules in this series combine to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to attract and retain the right staff, by using best practice recruitment processes.

The three modules are independent and you may attend one or more, depending on your experience and the results of the OSDS Recognition of Prior Learning process.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

If you have had prior training or experience in Recruitment and Selection, at UNSW or another Public Sector organisation, please contact OSDS to find out if you are eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Those who are successful in gaining RPL, will not be required to undertake further training and will have their competence recorded on our database.

If you would like to receive RPL please complete the document below and return it to OSDS.

Recruitment and Selection Training Self Assessment

To Register for any opportunity, log into MyUNSW and click on 'My Staff Profile' and then on 'Training Registration'

A Vacancy Exists

What is the course about?

Choosing the right person for the job begins here. There is a lot to analyse and do when a job becomes vacant. Do you know where to start? This program will take you from that initial vacancy being identified to setting up your selection committee.

What will I learn?

Steps to consider before going down the recruitment track
Where and how to advertise
UNSW Policy & Procedure - including forms and documentation
Organising the selection committee
Responsibilities of the presiding member and the panel
The role of the Human Resources Consultant - services available to assist you

What will I be able to do at the end of the course?

Implement the initial steps in the recruitment & selection process
Create the selection committee
Complete pre interview documentation
Communicate presiding member and selection committee role and responsibilities to others

Dates: 12 March, 17 June

Time: 9am - 1pm

Suitable For: Academic and Professional & Technical staff who will be leading the recruitment process for a UNSW position.

The Interview

What is the course about?

This workshop will address the information, skills and strategies that you will need in the interview process to ensure that you provide all applicants with the maximum opportunity for success; and that you assess all applications in a comprehensive and equitable manner.

What will I learn?

How to shortlist applicants
How to match behavioural questions to selection criteria
How to conduct an interview
Decision making techniques
The role of the Human Resources Consultant
How to market UNSW as an employer

What will I be able to do at the end of the course?

Market UNSW as an employer
Shortlist applicants based on selection criteria
Prepare behavioural questions based on selection criteria
Apply social justice principles in the recruitment and selection process
Know when and why to refer queries and anomalies to your Human Resources Consultant
Apply interpersonal skills to create an effective interview environment
Choose your applicant based on sound decision making principles

Dates: 1 April, 1 July

Time: 9am - 4pm

Suitable For: Academic and Professional & Technical staff who may need to sit on a UNSW selection panel.

After the Interview: Forms, Feedback & Follow Up

What is the course about?

You have selected your applicant, now you need to secure their commencement at UNSW. This module will explore the processes involved in ensuring that from the time the applicant is chosen, their experience of UNSW as an employer is a positive one.

What will I learn?

Tips and hints for effective referee checking
How to provide constructive feedback to candidates
Process and forms to complete
Who does what in the chain of procedures?
Importance of creating and implementing Induction, Orientation and Probation process
The role of the Human Resources Consultant

What will I be able to do at the end of the course?

Utilise referee checking process to add validity to your selection choice
Give constructive feedback to applicants
Complete relevant recruitment and selection documentation
Manage the recruitment and selection process with the appropriate staff
Plan for the Induction, Orientation and Probation for the selected applicant

Dates: 21 May, 13 August

Time: 9am - 1pm

Suitable For: Academic and Professional & Technical staff who will be finalising recruitment and arranging induction of new employees.