TAS-Talent Acquisition Scheme
Tender Overview
About this tender
SCM12 prequalifies suppliers to source, assess and select talent for NSWG ongoing and temporary roles. Scope The Scheme facilitates the procurement of services to support the sourcing, evaluating, and selection of talent for temporary and ongoing positions, including executive roles, and governed by Government Sector Employment Act 2013 (GSE Act). The Scheme comprises four categories: 1A. Design and Delivery of Assessments 2A. Level 1 - SE Bands 1 and 2 2B. Level 2 - SE Bands 3 and above 2C. Talent Search - Non Executive 3A. Psychometric Tools 4A. Recruitment Technologies The Scheme is designed to simplify procurement processes for the government and enhance business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, regional businesses, and other suppliers. It aims to expand contractual arrangements, maximize the available talent pool, and maintain the government's position of leverage in the marketplace while addressing associated risks. The Scheme will continuously adapt to meet stakeholder needs. Talent Acquisition Scheme _ info.buy.nsw FAQs.pdf attachment-1-sample-role-description---chief-executive-rd-band-3.docx attachment-2-sample-role-description---director-policy-rd-band-1.docx attachment-3-sample-role-description---senior-project-officer-grade-9-10.docx
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