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. Merit selection training is suitable for all NTPS employees irrelevant of experience, level or classification. Half-day face-to-face training, facilitated by a subject matter expert from the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment, is offered across the NT each year. Enrolments for face-to-face training and dates, can be found on the OCPE website training calendar and NTG Central. eLearning is available for employees from remote areas and available as an option for those who wish to refresh their Merit Selection knowledge. The face-to-face training is the preferred and recommended option.

Target

All new staff commencing in Northern Territory Government. All staff who are eligible and required to sit on a selection panel in the Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS).

Overview

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the NTPS recruitment process

• Understand how Special Measures recruitment plans are applied

• Ensure the job description is compliant and current

• Set up and responsibly participate in a selection panel

• Conduct best practice applicant assessment and shortlisting

• Identify suitable referees and conduct referee checks

• Effectively document a selection outcome

Provider

Public Sector Appeals and Grievance Reviews, Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment.

Duration 

Duration of course is half a day (3.5 hours).

Cost

$195 per person.

How to pass

Attendees must attend the full session to be marked as complete and attended.

Approvals required to attend

1. Your line Manager and HR delegates have approved your attendance at this training in writing/email.
2. You have submitted and had approval from your financial delegate for any costs including travel to associated with this training.
3. You have let the relevant rostering officers know you will be attending this training.
4. Your work unit is aware that they will be charged $195.00 for non-attendance.

Falsely claiming that approval has been granted can result in cancelation of your enrolment and disciplinary action.

How to enrol

Please note that enrolling into this course will not secure a spot on an upcoming training session. To book in for a session, first enrol here then select an available session under the 'Book a Session' tab.

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. Then you will be able to sign-up to a training session.

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.

Public Sector Appeals and Grievance Reviews

p: (08) 8999 4129
e: psagr@nt.gov.au