SELECTION OUTCOME ADVICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS

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To: ALL APPLICANTS

Thank you for your interest in this position. The applicant(s) selected as most suitable is(are)Insert selected applicant’s name or names.To assist you in understanding the reasons for the selection decision, provided below is a summary of the selected applicant’s merit, that is, overall suitability for the relevant vacancy having regard to knowledge, skill, qualifications and experience, and potential for development.

Information about the selected applicant’s merit is provided to all applicants to ensure transparency in the process, and allow applicants to conduct a ‘self-comparison’ between themselves and the selected applicant.

It is intended that, after considering the information about the selected applicant’s merit, you will fully understand the reasons for the selection decision. However, if you would like to obtain more information or further discuss the reasons for the selection decision, you may also contact the panel chair: Insert panel chair’s name and phone number.

SUMMARY OF THE SELECTED APPLICANT’S MERIT
Insert here a summary of the merit of the selected applicant including details of:
  • experience, work history including level
  • education and other qualifications
  • capabilities and skill
  • detailed summary of information provided by relevant referees attesting to the merit of the selected applicant
  • who the referees were, i.e. job title, length of time as supervisors, working relationship and include name of the referee if they are an NTPS employee
Include sufficient information that anyone reading the report will be easily able to understand the basis for the decision and the conclusion that the applicant is the most suitable applicant, and do not include negative information.
TIP: CUT AND PASTE THE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS APPLICANT FROM THE SELECTION REPORT. THIS SHOULD PROVIDE ALL DETAILS NEEDED FOR THE SOAFAA (SELECTION OUTCOME ADVICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS) TO AVOID THE PANEL HAVING TO WRITE A SEPARATE REPORT.
NOTE: DELETE ANY NEGATIVE INFORMATION (e.g. CRIMINAL HISTORY) OR ADVERSE COMMENTS FROM REFEREES AS THIS TYPE OF INFORMATION MUST NOT APPEAR IN THE SOAFAA
THE BELOW FICTIONAL EXAMPLE SOAFAA FOR AN AO5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER POSITION IS TO BE REPLACED WITH THE PANEL’S SOAFAA ABOUT THE SELECTED APPLICANT:
The selected applicant is X who has a Bachelor degree in Communications granted from Monash University in 2002 and had worked for over 8 years inpublic relations roles in the private sector, before he was employed in thiswork unit in July 2013.He commenced at the AO4 level Support Officer role, and since July 2015 has been acting on higher duties performing all of the duties and responsibilities of the AO5 Community Engagement position. In this role X has produced public information in the NTG environment, specifically the production of high quality newsletters, web content and safety bulletins, and has been responsible for developing and launching new initiatives and working directly with volunteers. His work in the unit has provided him with experience in project monitoring and reporting, extensive knowledge of the NTG WH&S requirements and case management, and required him to perform all aspects of the role of Community Engagement officer as required in this position.
Four referees provided information about X’s performance in the role. These were: the Executive Director who is X’s direct supervisor; the Captain of Livingston Volunteer Brigade who is also a member of the Volunteer Consultative Committee; the Captain of Alice Springs Volunteer Brigade; and the panel chair, a Senior Policy Officer in the unit, who has had the opportunity to closely observe X’s performance over the past 20 months.
All of the referees recommended X very highly, citing many examples of his initiative, enthusiasm, potential, high level of skill and outstanding accomplishments in carrying out the role of Community Engagement Officer. Examples included his work on designing and launching a newsletter; totally revamping the website; taking a key role in establishing and liaising effectively with the Volunteer Consultative Committee; and in providing direct assistance to the Brigades in things such as preparing grant applications, and in being available and approachable to provide competent advice.One referee mentioned that X initially had some problems in his communication manner with ‘difficult’ clients, but that following coaching and mentoring there has been great improvement. Note: The information in red appeared in the Selection Report to the Delegate but would be removed from the SOAFAA because it is negative information about the selected applicant.
When giving referee reports, both of the Brigade Captains could not speak highly enough of the changes that have occurred since X took over the Community Engagement role – describing him as “a breath of fresh air”, “doing the work of ten people”, “of invaluable assistance”, “instrumental in implementing open lines of communication with volunteers” and “amazing.” X’s direct supervisor, as well as reinforcing the view of these independent referees, also detailed X‘s capabilities in such things as drafting documents including Ministerials, and in his ability to work effectively in a very busy and stressful environment with minimal supervision. He stated X has excellent communication skills and interpersonal strengths which he has amply demonstrated in working directly with the volunteer groups, and he confirmed that X has already achieved a very high level of success in that area, with very positive engagement with those important stakeholders. His opinion is that X operates already at the expected level of capability for an AO5 officer or above, and that his own ability to deliver the work of the unit would be significantly impaired if X was not in the role. This high opinion of X’s capabilities and skill was confirmed by the panel chair, who has also supervised X while acting in the position.
X has demonstrated through his performance over a significant period, as verified by four
well-placed referees, that he is an outstanding applicant who is highly suitable.

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