Conditions of engagement

This document is not considered to be current under the Public Service Act 1999 and has been replaced by a more recent publications. It may provide good practice advice or serve as a historical reference point. Any use of the information contained in this documents should be done with caution.

Checklist

Note: This document has not been updated to reflect changes that may flow from the WorkChoices legislation enacted on 27 March 2006

The following checklist can be used to ensure that the key issues have been addressed when considering the imposition of section 22 conditions on an employee's engagement. Agency-specific requirements should be specified in agency policy and procedure documents.

I wish to impose a condition of engagement relating to:

	probation
		I have considered the appropriate length for the person's probation
	citizenship
		I have checked whether the person is an Australian citizen
		I have decided to engage the person as a non-citizen
		I have decided to engage the person, on condition that they seek and obtain Australian citizenship
		I have checked the person's visa and work rights
	formal qualifications
		I need to see evidence of the person's formal qualifications
	security clearance
		I have considered the appropriate level of security clearance needed
	character clearance
		I have considered the appropriate type of character clearance needed
	health clearance
		I have considered the appropriate level of health clearance needed
	other conditions as appropriate
What I need to do:
	impose more than one condition of engagement as separate conditions
	include the need for each condition in the Gazette notice
	set timeframes for each condition of engagement
	include each condition of engagement in the employee's letter of engagement
	receive acknowledgement from the employee that they are aware of and understand the condition(s)

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