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Promotion appeals

Who can appeal?

A decision to promote a public sector employee may be appealed against by another public sector employee who applied unsuccessfully for the same position.

Both employees must be permanent public service employees, and the person appealing must have applied for the position by the application deadline.

A ‘promotion’ is where a permanent employee has been appointed to another permanent position at a higher classification level.

On what grounds may a person appeal?

The Commission Chief Executive may only hear appeals that are based upon a claim that the recruitment or selection process was deficient.  An appeal will not be heard if it is based solely on one person believing they have more merit (i.e that they are better qualified or more experienced) than the person promoted.

What decisions can be made?

The Commission Chief Executive may:

• decline to hear the matter where it has no jurisdiction, or where no compelling grounds are provided by the appellant; or
• upon hearing an appeal, dismiss the appeal and confirm the decision made by the agency; or
• upon hearing an appeal, allow the appeal and set aside the original decision made by the agency.  The Commission Chief Executive may or may not issue directions for how the recruitment and selection process is to be undertaken again.

Please note the Commission Chief Executive cannot appoint a person to a position, even if the recruitment process is found to be flawed.

How do I appeal a promotion decision?

You should read the Promotion Appeals – Frequently Asked Questions to find out more about the appeals process. If you decide to lodge an appeal, you should:

1. Read the Appeals Directive. Part 1 provides further information on promotion appeals. You may also wish to refer to Chapter 7 of the Act.
2. Read the Recruitment and Selection Directive.
3. Read the Promotion Appeals Guidelines.
4. Finally, if you have decided to lodge an appeal, download the
   notice of appeal form, complete it and send it to the Appeals Registry:

Fax: (07) 3224 6635
Post: PO Box 15190, CITY EAST QLD 4002
Email: appeals@psc.qld.gov.au

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