Offering someone a job

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Have you advised the person by phone, letter or in person that they have been successful in the recruitment process and you would like to offer them a job?

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Have you confirmed the status of the employment (e.g. part time, full time, casual, or contractor) and duration of employment if applicable?

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Have you provided a duty or position statement clearly outlining the inherent requirements of the job (e.g. serve customers, handle cash, make coffee, need drivers licence)?

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If there is a period of probation, have you advised the employee of the details and next possible steps (e.g. become a permanent employee or training options)?

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Have you confirmed or negotiated the rate of pay and frequency of pay (e.g. paid $15 an hour and paid on the 15th of every month)?

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Have you confirmed other conditions and entitlements such as paid sick leave, penalty rates and public holidays?

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Have you confirmed how many hours they will be working a week in total, in addition to starting and finishing times? This allows the employee to arrange things such as transport and childcare.

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Have you agreed to a start date? This may need to be negotiated if they are currently working and need to give notice or need to arrange things such as caring arrangements.

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Have you provided details on the workplace location (e.g. street address) and confirmed the time they should arrive on their first day? Also give them the name of the person they should ask for.

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If there is anything the employee needs to bring to work have they been advised of the details (e.g. tools or equipment, bank details)?

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Have you negotiated any flexible work practices with the employee? Flexible work practices can allow you to work together to decide on hours of work, work location and the way work is carried out.

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Have you prepared and modified your workplace? This can be the key to providing a safe and flexible work environment that meets the individual needs of your employees, including employees with disability.

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Have you completed our accessibility checklists?

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Have you discussed with the employee any workplace adjustments or modifications they may need you to provide to do the inherent requirements of the job (e.g. phone headset, anti-glare screen)?

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If adjustments or modifications are required, have these been arranged? Have you considered the Employment Assistance Fund if you need to buy adjustments?

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Have you advised other employees that a new employee is starting and provided details on their role?

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Is the new team prepared for the new employee? Also consider whether any disability awareness training is required and discuss with the employee.

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Is everything ready for the new employee (e.g. prepared a work station and work for the first day, arranged IT access and have provided a place to put personal possessions)?

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Have you checked with the employee whether they have any questions or any issues that they would like to discuss before they commence the new job?

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Have you provided your name and phone number to the employee in case they have any questions or need to contact you at a later time?

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Have you read the information in our 'Supporting and retaining staff' section?

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If the new employee is likely to require support on the job, have you considered obtaining support from a Provider of Australian Government Employment Service?

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If you have any questions, have you contacted the JobAccess Advisers?