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1. Introduction
The Handbook is managed by the Victorian Public Sector Commission and questions about its contents should be directed to us.
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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.
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3. Work environment
This section sets out the public service working environment, the standard executive employment contract and work/life balance philosophy.
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4. Remuneration
This looks at how the remuneration package is determined and what is included.
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5. Employment conditions
This section provides information about executive employment conditions.
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6. Employment benefits and salary sacrifice arrangements
This section provides information on salary sacrifice arrangements; executive motor vehicle policy; and fringe benefits tax.
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7. Preparing for the future – Superannuation
This section outlines superannuation schemes and requirements.
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8. Performance management and development
This section provides information about managing performance, development and disputes.
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9. Grievances
This section deals with executive employee grievances.
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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.
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11. Useful website links
A series of useful links that can support this handbook.
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12. Glossary
A series of terms and their definitions used in this handbook.
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Appendix A – Recruitment, selection and appointment process
Ensure an approved executive position is available to be filled and that appropriations are secured.
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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.
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Appendix C – Summary dismissal
Summary dismissal or immediate dismissal occurs where serious misconduct occurs.
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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.
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Appendix E – Employer contributions required to be made to defined benefits scheme
Guides to contributions.
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Appendix F – Executive vehicle cost to package
Cost to Package of Executive Vehicle (Executive Leased Vehicle).