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Ongoing employment – Recruitment and related issues
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Frequently Asked Questions
20. If an applicant declines an offer of employment do they stay on the order of merit?
Generally, an applicant for an employment opportunity who declines an offer of employment remains on the order of merit while it remains in use unless the applicant formally advises that they wish to withdraw from any further consideration.
For merit-based decision making in regard to engagement and promotion, the Act requires an assessment of the relative suitability of the candidates for the duties (section 10(2)(a)). Declining an offer at a particular point of time, does not affect the relative suitability of candidates.
