Advice To Referees

Would you please comment on the applicant in terms of the attached selection criteria, and rate the applicant against each criterion using the rating scale provided below. Your comments and rating should be based on the applicant's likely capability for the position in question, having regard to their work experience while under your supervision.

Comments must be objective, and also include specific examples to emphasise and illustrate the applicant's abilities, knowledge, experience and personal qualities in relation to the criteria. Additional comments can be used to emphasis any strengths and weaknesses. In some cases the Selection Advisory Committee (SAC) may contact you for further discussion and clarification of your comments.

Rating	Description	Indicators of Performance
A	Excellent The applicant possesses exceptionally well developed and relevant skills and abilities, and the appropriate personal qualities in relation to this criterion, and their performance is outstanding. (To be used only in cases where exceptional skills have been demonstrated against this criterion).	Is able to perform at high level without direct supervision for one or more of the following reasons: excellent job knowledge; exceptionally reliable; considerable demonstrated ability in problem solving and the application of change; appears to instinctively and effectively deal with all matters relating to the position.
B	*Fully Competent* The applicant possesses highly developed and relevant skills and abilities, and would perform consistently well against this criterion.	Would require little supervision to achieve good results, for one or more of the following reasons: would be reliable and responsible; well developed (sound) job knowledge; would be able to suggest and initiate improvements; would be well able to deal with all of the routine and most of the complex matters relating to the position.
C	*Competent* The applicant possesses relevant skills, abilities and personal qualities and would be generally effective against this criterion.	Would require routine supervision to perform at an acceptable level for one or more of the following reasons: reasonable/good job knowledge; makes few errors; generally reliable; would require guidance for more complex situations; could carry responsibility but would not seek it; could deal with all routine matters involving the position.
D	Requires Development The applicant possesses some skills, abilities and personal qualities relevant to the criterion, but is limited on others. S/he would be able to temporarily perform the duties of the position with close supervision, but would require further training and development to meet the standard required against this criterion.	Would require close supervision to perform at an acceptable level for one or more of the following reasons: only basic/general job knowledge; could follow directions but would require frequent checking/follow-up; could deal with most routine matters involving the position; inconsistency with work performance.
E	*Unsatisfactory (Below Standard)* The applicant is unable to demonstrate that s/he possesses the adequate skills, abilities and personal qualities in relation to the criterion. S/he would not be suitable to perform the duties of the position relevant to this criterion, even on a temporary basis.	Would be unable to perform the duties and would require constant supervision for one or more of the following reasons: limited job knowledge; makes frequent errors; poor work output; would have difficulty carrying responsibility or solving problems; would have difficulty dealing with routine matters involving the position.
N/A	*Not assessed* Unable to comment as to whether the applicant meets the selection criterion.

The following Referee Report is designed for use by referees and also by SACs when interviewing referees by phone or in a face-to-face situation. It is designed so that referee comments can easily be compared and are kept brief enough for SACs to find useful. Note: Chairpersons will advise applicants if written referee reports are required at interview.

Referee Report

Information provided in a job application is required for use in the employee selection process. Other parties may where it has a significant bearing on reaching the final selection decision, access this information with a legitimate interest in the outcome of the selection process.

1. Applicant Details:	Surname:	________________________
	Given Names:	________________________
2. Position/s Applied for:	Classification:	________________________
	Branch/Section:	________________________
	Position Number:	________________________
3. Referee Details:	Name:	________________________
	Position Held:	________________________
	Employer:	________________________
	Phone No.	________________________

Working relationship to applicant / relevant dates, periods:

4. Assessment against selection criteria. (Please refer to "Advice to Supervisors / Referees")

Criterion 1	Rating:

Criterion 2	Rating:

Criterion 3	Rating:

Criterion 4	Rating:

Criterion 5	Rating:

Criterion 6	Rating:

General Comments:

5. Referee's Signature:

6. Selection Advisory Committee: (if applicable)

This report was documented by me in my capacity as Selection Advisory Committee member following my conversation with the referee on ……/…../….. . The text of the report has been read back to the referee and endorsed.

SAC Member's signature:

7. Applicant's comments and signature

Please read this report carefully, and if you wish provide comments on a separate sheet . Indicate whether any weaknesses expressed in this report have previously been brought to your attention. If you do not wish to comment, sign below to verify that you have sighted the report. If you wish to comment, please attach a separate sheet of paper with your comments.

Applicant's signature: