What are conditions of engagement?
Conditions of engagement can be imposed by an agency head under section 22(6) of the PS Act when a person is engaged as an APS employee. Section 22(6) makes specific mention of conditions relating to: • probation • citizenship • formal qualifications • security and character clearances • health clearances. Section 22(7) makes it clear that it is possible to impose conditions other than those specifically referred to in section 22(6). Conditions of engagement are used to alert a new employee to particular requirements which they will need to meet when they are engaged as an APS employee, and provide a basis to terminate the employment of an employee who does not meet the condition.
