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Staff selection

Two days

Target group:All academic and general staff participating in selection committees at Monash
Group size:Maximum of 12
Level 1/2 program:Suitable for staff with limited experience, for staff wishing to refresh their skills or for more experienced staff.
Schedule:
Date:Wednesday 13 & 20 February 2008
Time:9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue:Devon Room, Staff Development, level 1, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Monday 4 February 2008
Schedule:
Date:Thursday 6 & Friday 14 March 2008
Time:9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue:Devon Room, Staff Development, level 1, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Tuesday 26 February 2008
Schedule:
Date:Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 March 2008
Time:9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue:Crofton Hatsell Room, Building 2W, Gippsland campus
Apply by:Monday 3 March 2008
Schedule:
Date:Tuesday 15 & 22 April 2008
Time:9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue:Devon Room, Staff Development, level 1, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Friday 4 April 2008
Schedule:
Date:Wednesday 21 & 28 May 2008
Time:9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue:Devon Room, Staff Development, level 1, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Monday 12 May 2008
Schedule:
Date:Wednesday 11 & 18 June 2008
Time:9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue:Devon Room, Staff Development, level 1, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Monday 2 June 2008
Schedule:
Date:Monday 7 & 14 July 2008
Time:9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue:Devon Room, Staff Development, level 1, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Thursday 26 June 2008
Schedule:
Date:Tuesday 5 & 12 August 2008
Time:9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue:Devon Room, Staff Development, level 1, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Friday 25 July 2008
Schedule:
Date:Wednesday 3 & 10 September 2008
Time:9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue:Devon Room, Staff Development, level 1, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Monday 25 August 2008
Schedule:
Date:Tuesday 7 & 14 October 2008
Time:9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue:Devon Room, Staff Development, level 1, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Friday 26 September 2008
Schedule:
Date:Wednesday 12 & 19 November 2008
Time:9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue:Devon Room, Staff Development, level 1, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Monday 3 November 2008
Cost: $149.50 (GST free) - Monash staff only
Catering:Morning and afternoon tea will be provided
To apply:On-line application form

Overview

This Two day program is aimed at staff involved in the recruitment process. It will offer participants the opportunity to examine some of the issues associated with staff selection and introduce them to selection methodologies.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants' names will be added to the Monash web site list of trained staff selectors http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/staff-development/ws/ssi/secure/list-train.xls  This website list will only be accessible to Monash University staff members.

Intended Outcomes

  • An understanding/awareness of the importance of selection and the major issues associated with the process 
  • Skills in the key stages of the selection process 

Course Content

  • Job descriptions 
  • Developing selection criteria 
  • Advertising
  • Short-listing 
  • Interviewing 
  • Reference/referee checking
  • Selection decisions
  • Providing feedback to applicants 
  • Equal opportunity issues 

Learning Approach

The program is focused on active participation of members, with a major syndicate project/case study. This will be co-ordinated with a number of presentations by staff with specific expertise in recruitment according to Monash policy and procedures.

Handouts

Staff selection resources

Videos

More than a Gut Feeling
A Fair Chance