❓ This parliamentary question seeks information on the conversion of contractors to permanent staff at Western Power since June 2013, including the positions filled, whether redundant staff were considered, and the recruitment process used. The answer reveals limited contractor conversion and direct appointments for some roles.
AnsweredQoN 1605Legislative Assembly
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(1) How many contractors have converted to Western Power permanent staff since 30 June 2013? (2) What positions have they filled in the restructured organisation? (3) Were any of these positions offered to staff who were otherwise made redundant? (4) For any position filled by a former contractor, was the position advertised internally or externally and subject to a competitive selection process?
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Answered
18 February 2014
Responded by
Minister for Energy
Response time
76 days
(1) Four
(2)
· Non-Trade Employee
· Non-Trade Employee
· Major Claims Advisor
· Payroll Assistant
(3) No.
(4) The position of Major Claims
Advisor
was advertised internally and externally and subject to a competitive selection process. The other remaining positions were direct appointments.
(2)
· Non-Trade Employee
· Non-Trade Employee
· Major Claims Advisor
· Payroll Assistant
(3) No.
(4) The position of Major Claims
Advisor
was advertised internally and externally and subject to a competitive selection process. The other remaining positions were direct appointments.
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