Modifications to the standard application of merit Engagement of an employee as non-ongoing, without conducting a competitive selection process, increased to an initial term of up to 18 months. Such non-ongoing engagements may be extended to a maximum term of three years, based on the demonstrated performance. employee’s Clause 2.12(1) Section 22 In practice, agencies can engage a person for up to 18 months initially if they are satisfied the person meets the requirements of the job. Agencies will still be required to advertise broadly. Previously, engagement without a competitive selection process was limited to a total of 12 months. Application of Indigenous affirmative measure expanded to include selection of persons for short-term non-ongoing engagement. Clause 2.15 Section 26 In practice, agencies can apply special measures for Indigenous Australians for engagements of less than 18 months that are not advertised in the Gazette. This previously applied only to vacancies notified in the Gazette. Affirmative measure for disability employment expanded to apply to all persons with disability, or a particular type of disability. In practice, agencies can apply special measures for all people with disability. Clauses 2.16 Section 27 This previously applied only to those with intellectual disability. and 2.17 Agencies can still employ a person with disability without a selection process where they have been assessed as not able to compete on merit. Performance management Simplified instructions to agencies on performance management matters, including initiating Code of Conduct proceedings in relation to Sections 39 Chapter 4 performance matters. and 40 In practice, this provides agencies with improved guidance on managing performance. Other amendments Sections 11 Chapter 1 Minor amendments to Directions on APS Values. to 17 Removed duplication in minimum requirements for merit-based selection. Clause 2.8 Section 19 Removed Directions setting minimum requirements for assignment of Clauses 2.24 N/A duties. and 2.25 Transitional provisions covering recruitment underway, notifying outcomes, sharing merit lists, non-ongoing engagements and performance N/A Part 8 management.
Modifications to the standard application of merit Engagement of an employee as non-ongoing, without conducting a competitive selection process, increased to an initial term of up to 18 months. Such non-ongoing engagements may be extended to a maximum term of three years, based on the employee’s demonstrated performance. In practice, agencies can engage a person for up to 18 months initially if they are satisfied the person meets the requirements of the job. Agencies will still be required to advertise broadly. Previously, engagement without a competitive selection process was limited to a total of 12 months. Clause 2.12(1) Section 22 Application of Indigenous affirmative measure expanded to include selection of persons for short-term non-ongoing engagement. In practice, agencies can apply special measures for Indigenous Australians for engagements of less than 18 months that are not advertised in the Gazette. This previously applied only to vacancies notified in the Gazette. Clause 2.15 Section 26 Affirmative measure for disability employment expanded to apply to all persons with disability, or a particular type of disability. In practice, agencies can apply special measures for all people with disability. This previously applied only to those with intellectual disability. Agencies can still employ a person with disability without a selection process where they have been assessed as not able to compete on merit. Clauses 2.16 and 2.17 Section 27 Performance management Simplified instructions to agencies on performance management matters, including initiating Code of Conduct proceedings in relation to performance matters. In practice, this provides agencies with improved guidance on managing performance. Chapter 4 Sections 39 and 40 Other amendments Minor amendments to Directions on APS Values. Chapter 1 Sections 11 to 17 Removed duplication in minimum requirements for merit-based selection. Clause 2.8 Section 19 Removed Directions setting minimum requirements for assignment of duties. Clauses 2.24 and 2.25 N/A Transitional provisions covering recruitment underway, notifying outcomes, sharing merit lists, non-ongoing engagements and performance management. N/A Part 8
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