VPS executive employment handbook

• 1. Introduction

  The Handbook is managed by the Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC) and questions about its contents should be directed to us.

• 2. Recruitment and Selection

  This section assists employers and human resource administrators recruiting executives; and executives by providing information on what they may expect from recruitment to appointment.

• 3. Work environment

  This section sets out the public service working environment, the standard executive employment contract and work/life balance philosophy.

• 4. Remuneration

  This looks at how the remuneration package is determined and what is included.
  
  

• 5. Employment conditions

  This section provides information about executive employment conditions.

• 6. Employment benefits and salary sacrifice arrangements

  This section provides information on salary sacrifice arrangements; executive motor vehicle policy; and fringe benefits tax.

• 7. Preparing for the future – Superannuation

  This section outlines superannuation schemes and requirements.

• 8. Performance management and development

  This section provides information about managing performance, development and disputes.

• 9. Grievances

  This section deals with executive employee grievances.

• 10. End of employment

  This section looks at different circumstances surrounding the end of employment for executives, the processes to follow, and the available options.

• 11. Useful website links

  A series of useful links that can support this handbook.

• 12. Glossary

  A series of terms and their definitions used in this handbook.

• Appendix A – Recruitment, selection and appointment process

  Ensure an approved executive position is available to be filled and that appropriations are secured.
  
  

• Appendix B – Relocation costs

  Relocation costs may be considered appropriate at the start and conclusion of an executive appointment and should be negotiated and agreed before the contract is signed.

• Appendix C – Summary dismissal

  Summary dismissal or immediate dismissal occurs where serious misconduct occurs.

• Appendix D – Step by step guide for ending employment

  Below is a generic step-by-step guide for human resource administrators to consider when ending the employment of an executive.

• Appendix E – Employer contributions required to be made to defined benefits scheme

  Guides to contributions.

• Appendix F – Executive vehicle cost to package

  Cost to Package of Executive Vehicle (Executive Leased Vehicle).