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Employment of Close Relatives

    
 Policies and Procedures: Table of Contents
 Part A 
 Recruitment and Selection
   26 
  Employment of Close Relatives

A - 26 Employment of Close Relatives

26.1 Policy and Procedures

Policy

The employment of relatives is only acceptable when the appointment is made in line with University policy regarding appointment of new employees.

Prior approval must be sought from the Dean or Vice Chancellor where a staff member is required to directly supervise a relative.

A member of staff should not take any direct part in the selection process for an appointment for which a family member is a candidate.

The relationship to which this policy applies includes those of parent and child, wife and husband, including de-facto relationships, same sex partners and siblings.

 

Procedure

  • Advertise and/or appoint in line with current policy
  • Ensure that an unbiased selection process occurs
  • Ensure that the recommended applicant is the most suitable person available having regard to the selection criteria and for all circumstances
  • Get appropriate approvals

 

 
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