Learn about merit selection and special measures recruitment in the Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS) to participate confidently on recruitment selection panels.

The eLearning package includes an introduction to Merit -Based selection and the selection process more generally. This course will require approximately 60 minutes to complete, and participants will be required to complete a 10-question quiz, in which a 90% success rate is required, to pass the training”.

Target

To be eligible to sit on a selection panel in the Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS), selection panel members must have completed Merit Selection training within the last three years.

eLearning is available for employees from remote areas and also as an option for those who wish to refresh their Merit Selection knowledge, noting the face-to-face training is the preferred and recommended option.

eLearning merit selection training is suitable for all NTPS employees irrelevant of experience, level or classification.

The Merit Principle

NTPS selection decisions must be based on merit.

Selections "must be based solely on the person's suitability : to perform the relevant duties; and for employment in the relevant workplace; and for employment in the Public Sector . " A person's suitability is determined: " having regard to the person's knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience, and potential for future development." (Public Sector Employment and Management Act 1993)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will have an understanding of the merit selection recruitment phases:

• Prepare
• Assess
• Select and Finalise

Provider

Public Sector Appeals and Grievance Reviews Unit - Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment

How to Enrol

Self-enrol

Use the 'Enrol me' button located at the bottom of this page. If you cannot see the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page, please CLICK HERE and re-check for the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page. Clicking on the 'Enrol me' button will enrol you in the course and take you to the course homepage.

NTG Staff – login with your NTG LAN details. These are the same details you use to log onto your work computer.

Non-NTG Staff – login with your MyLearning account details or apply for a MyLearning account using the Application form for non-departmental staff.

Contacts

Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment
Public Sector Appeals and Grievance Reviews unit
p 89994129
e psagr@nt.gov.au