MURDOCH UNIVERSITY STAFF RECRUITMENT

Policy

To achieve its goal of excellence in teaching and research, and to support this with the highest standards of administration and service delivery, Murdoch University seeks to attract, develop and retain high calibre staff.

The University will apply the following principles when filling vacant positions;

• No discrimination – the University’s decisions and practices aim to eliminate all unlawful discrimination.  The University may use affirmative action.
• Valuing our existing staff – where possible the University will preserve and enhance corporate knowledge and existing human capital.
• Fairness and Transparency – the University aims that selection decisions are explainable and fair.  The University will not tolerate cronyism or nepotism.
• Contribution to the business – the University’s selection of staff and filling of positions will be undertaken to maximise the contribution to the success of the University.

STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES

Recruitment decisions are based on selection criteria which identify applicants whose technical and professional skills and qualifications, behaviour characteristics and experience best match the requirements of the position.

The Recruitment and Selection procedure is designed to foster activities and actions which contribute to the University’s success and encompass merit and equal employment opportunity.

Link to Murdoch Equal Opportunity Policy

Please proceed now to the relevant policy for the category of staff being recruited:

Academic Recruitment

General Staff Recruitment