Consider your employment options

Assisting hiring managers across the WA public sector in the application of contemporary best practice in recruitment.

You have options when deciding to fill a vacant position. Think about these options before advertising.

After completing this section, you will have:

  • a list of options and their benefits to consider as support for decision-making when filling a vacancy.

Actions

  • Assess the various employment options and their benefits to support decision-making prior to filling a vacancy by considering:
  • whether the vacancy is an entry level pathway opportunity
  • whether staff surplus to requirements from within the agency or the public sector could fill the position
  • if there are successful candidates available from previous selection processes in your agency or the sector
  • the duration of the need, for example, temporary project versus ongoing need
  • funding availability and duration
  • development opportunities for existing public sector employees
  • availability of candidates with the qualities you need
  • strategies and action plans to improve diversity and inclusion.

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