(1) La Trobe University recognises the importance of attracting and maintaining staff that enhance the quality and reputation of the University and are also aligned to the University’s strategic vision. (2) La Trobe University is committed to ensuring that the process of appointing staff is transparent, equitable and compliant with the University’s modes of employment and classification standards. (3) This Policy deals with the exceptional circumstances under which a candidate may be nominated for a direct appointment into a position, without the position being advertised internally and/or externally or in the circumstances where the Hiring Manager considers that no better appointment could be made following the standard recruitment process. (4) This Policy applies to all University staff (academic and professional). (5) The University is committed to ensuring that Direct Appointments (internal/external) are to be managed by exception and must receive the relevant approval prior to appointment occurring. The circumstances in which a direct appointment may be an appropriate approach include (but are not limited to): (6) This Procedure details the process and responsibilities of the Hiring Manager in recruiting and employing staff at the University. (7) This Procedure provides for the types of appointments that can exist within the Enterprise Agreement and the entitlements, rights, obligations and restrictions on those appointments. (8) An interview needs to be conducted with the Hiring Manager and at least one other independent staff member. (9) At least one reference check is required unless they have been performing the same role. (10) Staff on fixed term appointments are eligible for a direct appointment, however will forego their current fixed term appointment. (11) An interview needs to be conducted with the Hiring Manager and at least one other staff member. (12) At least two reference checks are required and are managed via our online reference check system. (13) Where a Hiring Manager has identified an outstanding individual for appointment, the Hiring Manager requests approval by submitting a Direct Appointment Job Card (which will go through the relevant workflows), final approval is required by the Vice-Chancellor. The following must be included in the Job Card: (14) Upon approval of the Direct Appointment Job Card, an offer/contract will be prepared and sent to the identified candidate via our electronic recruitment system. Refer to the Recruitment Policy for further conditions/compliance requirements. (15) For the purpose of this Policy and Procedure: (16) This Policy is made under the La Trobe University Act 2009. (17) Associated information includes:Direct Appointment Policy
Section 1 - Key Information
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Policy Type and Approval Body
Administrative – Vice-Chancellor
Accountable Executive – Policy
Chief Operating Officer
Responsible Manager – Policy
Chief People Officer
Review Date
4 July 2028
Section 2 - Purpose
Section 3 - Scope
Section 4 - Key Decisions
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Key Decisions
Role
Approve a direct appointment
Vice-Chancellor
Section 5 - Policy Statement
Section 6 - Procedures
Selection/Identification of suitable candidate
Internal Appointments
External Appointments
Appointment Requirements for Approvals
Offer/Contract
Section 7 - Definitions
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For more information, please refer to https://intranet.latrobe.edu.au/human-resources/talent-acquisition-and-remuneration/recruitment/direct-appointments