Standards
The Public Sector Standards Commissioner has issued four binding standards. The standards tell employers what they must do but not how they will do it. This allows them the freedom to establish employment processes that suit their culture.
Fair and reasonable treatment is central to understanding and applying the other principles. If organisations get that principle right, they are more likely to have a productive and harmonious workplace.
Merit applies to all employment decisions not just recruitment. For example it also applies to selection for development opportunities and assignment of work.
Equal employment opportunity is about providing a fair go to all people by only considering relevant facts when making employment decisions.
Redress is about discussing and resolving workplace issues.
The Public Sector Standards Commissioner has also issued guidelines to support application of the Victorian public sector employment principles and these binding standards.
An html version of the Standards and Guidelines are available.
Standards: Application of the Public Sector Employment Principles
These Standards on the application of the Victorian public sector employment principles are binding on public sector bodies and employees.(
1 MB, 12 pages ) 
Equal Employment Opportunity Guidelines
Equal employment opportunity is about freedom from discrimination and harassment, and focussing on essential job requirements.(
2 MB, 24 pages ) Fair and Reasonable Treatment Guidelines
Being fair and reasonable means considering the needs of the organisation, the individual, needs of co-workers, and community expectations.(
2 MB, 20 pages ) Merit in Employment Guidelines
Merit applies to recruitment and selection processes and to development and advancement opportunities.(
2 MB, 20 pages ) Reasonable Avenue of Redress Guidelines
A reasonable avenue of redress enables an employee to raise their concerns and have them addressed in a timely and constructive manner.(
2 MB, 16 pages ) 
Standards Presentation
A presentation on the public sector employment standards with speaker notes for use in staff training and induction.(
596 KB, 9 pages ) You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view some of the documents on this site.
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