(1) This procedure establishes: (2) This procedure applies to all University staff making or receiving a counter offer. (3) Nil (4) See Remuneration Policy . (5) The making of a counter offer is a retention strategy intended to be used in exceptional and limited circumstances as a means to retain key talent in areas of critical strategic importance. (6) Eligibility: (7) The supervisor/manager's request for a counter offer should be recommended via a memo outlining the reasons for making a counter offer and include the following documentation: (8) The content of a counter offer may include, but is not limited to, such items as; (9) The delegated authority to approve a counter offer is detailed in the Delegations and Authorisations Policy. In determining whether a counter offer may be made, the delegated officer needs to consider the following factors: (10) Authorisation of the counter offer is subject to the following conditions: (11) A counter offer will be made through the provision of a formal offer of employment and acceptance facilitated through the provision of a Letter of Offer, issued in accordance with the Delegations and Authorisations Policy . (12) NilRemuneration - Counter Offer Procedure
Section 1 - Purpose / Objectives
Top of PageSection 2 - Scope / Application
Section 3 - Definitions
Section 4 - Policy Statement
Section 5 - Procedures
Part A - Roles and Responsibilities
Role
Responsibilities
Employee
Provide evidence of a genuine offer of employment external to the University.
Supervisor / Manager
Determine whether the staff member is eligible for a counter offer and whether it is applicable.
Delegated Officer
Vice Chancellor
Delegated Officer to approve Counter Offer for academic staff.
People & Culture
Provide advice regarding the applicable remuneration in a counter offer situation. Ensure compliance to procedure and process authorised counter offer.
Part B - Procedure
Section 6 - Guidelines
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Assess the request with consideration to the factors outlined in clause (7) below.
Authorise the Counter Offer for processing by People & Culture. (Note, all academic positions require the VC or nominee to approve the recommendation).
* Salary loadings must be consistent with the conditions detailed in the Salary Loading Procedure .