Who can appeal?
A decision to promote a public sector employee may be appealed
against by another public sector employee who applied unsuccessfully
for the same position.
Both employees must be permanent public service employees, and the
person appealing must have applied for the position by the application
deadline.
A ‘promotion’ is where a permanent employee has been appointed to another permanent position at a higher classification level.
On what grounds may a person appeal?
The Commission Chief Executive may only hear appeals that are based
upon a claim that the recruitment or selection process was deficient.
An appeal will not be heard if it is based solely on one person
believing they have more merit (i.e that they are better qualified or
more experienced) than the person promoted.
What decisions can be made?
The Public Service Commission Chief Executive may:
- dismiss the appeal and confirm the decision made by the agency; or
- allow the appeal and set aside the original decision made by
the agency. The Commission Chief Executive may or may not issue
directions for how the recruitment and selection process is to be
undertaken again.
How do I appeal a promotion decision?
Contact Workers First for a no obligation assessment of your circumstances by email to mail@WorkersFirst.com.au or on our toll free number 1300 991 791.
