GSE Act
What is the name of the Act?
Government Sector Employment Act 2013
When did this Regulation commence?
24 February 2014
What does at-level means?
at-level means—
(a) in the case of a non-executive employee—at the same classification of work as the employee’s current classification, or
(b) in the case of an executive employee—within the same band as the band in which the executive is employed.
What are key principles when selecting assessment methods?
Validity, Reliability, Consistency, Fit-for-purpose, Inclusive
Where can I find all the departments?
Part 1 Departments section
What are an employee's responsibilities when they are absent from duty?
(1) A Public Service employee must not be absent from duty unless reasonable cause is shown.
(2) If a Public Service employee is absent from duty because of illness or other emergency, the employee must, as soon as practicable, provide an explanation for the absence.
(3) If the Public Service employee fails to provide that explanation to the satisfaction of the agency head, the agency head is to cause to be deducted from the pay of the employee the amount paid to the employee for the period of absence.
(4) This clause does not prevent any other action being taken under section 69 of the Act in relation to a Public Service employee who is absent from duty without authorised leave.
When can a Talent Pool be used?
A talent pool may be used for recruitment to ongoing employment or for temporary or term employment.
What is a good opening for an interview?
• introducing assessors
• giving a brief overview of the role and organisation
• explaining how the interview will be run (e.g. timing, number and style of questions, that you will be taking notes, opportunity to ask questions at the end)
• tips for interviewees (e.g. suggest using a structure for their responses such as STAR – Situation, Task, Action, Result or SAO – Situation, Action, Outcome)
What is principal objectives of Commissioner?
(a) to promote and maintain the highest levels of integrity, impartiality, accountability and leadership across the government sector,
(b) to ensure that government sector recruitment and selection processes comply with the merit principle and adhere to professional standards,
(c) to foster a public service culture in which integrity, trust, service and accountability are strongly valued,
(d) to build public confidence in the government sector.
Are casual employees eligible for extended leave entitlements?
Schedule 1 applies to Public Service employees other than persons employed in casual employment. This clause is subject to Schedule 4 to the Act.
What is the maximum total period which a Public Service non-executive employee may be employed in temporary employment in the same Public Service Agency?
4 years within any continuous period of 5 years.
When reviewing resumes what should you consider?
When reviewing a resume, consider:
• relevance of education, skills and work experience to the current role
• evidence of an individual’s impact, contributions and accomplishments while in the role.
What are the key conditions of engagement as a Public Service Employee?
(a) probation,
(b) citizenship or residency requirements,
(c) formal qualifications,
(d) security and other clearances,
(e) health clearances.
The payment of an increment to a Public Service employee is subject to what conditions?
(a) performance requirements under the agency’s performance management system, and
(b) the satisfactory conduct of the employee as determined by the agency head.
Could we employ someone who is on working holiday visa?
No, refer to rule 6
What is multi-mini interview?
In multi-mini-interviews, interview questions are allocated to individual interviewers or panels of two interviewers. Candidates rotate through the interview stations (usually four to six), each with its own interviewer and interview question. T
Are there any people to whom this Act doesn't apply?
(a) a judicial officer within the meaning of the Judicial Officers Act 1986,
(b) an officer or employee of either House of Parliament or any officer or employee under the separate control of the President or Speaker, or under their joint control,
(c) persons employed under the Members of Parliament Staff Act 2013,
(d) staff of the Independent Commission Against Corruption employed under the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988,
(e) staff of the Audit Office employed under the Government Sector Audit Act 1983,
(f) staff of the Judicial Commission employed under the Judicial Officers Act 1986.
Whuch government sector agencies are excluded from section 68 of the Act?
(a) Rail Corporation New South Wales,
(b) Sydney Trains,
(c) NSW Trains.
Is it possible to re-employ previous temporary employees?
Yes, with a few conditions.
What are some key tips for developing behavioural interview questions?
Behavioural interview questions should:
• be capability-based, allowing you to assess behaviours expected for the role
• be realistic
• be clear, brief and unambiguous
• be open-ended
• use past tense – e.g. “How did you…?”, “Tell us about a time when…”
• ask for facts, not a candidate’s feeling or opinion about something
• ask about practical situations, not hypothetical (how they think they might behave)
• be outcomes focused.