This new system is absolute crap as most people seem to agree. If they use this system for all future training then most of us will be at a loss. I am glad the old matey system is going but this new ALAEA (melbourne centric) system is not fair end equitable.
Just because you have not had training for 8 years means you get a 25 point head start. It doesn't matter that the person is not the most driven or motivated, it doesnt matter if that person uses sick leave for annual leave, it doesnt matter if that person has been a cluster ph*%k for the past 10 years. Just as long as they havent been trained they get a head start.
And then we have the problem of inconsistent scoring. If it is true that the SIT seniors are using the union preferred scoring system of 4 and 5s then this is not a true representation of the individual being scored which is just crap.
The only way around this is for all the unsuccessful applicants to submit a grievance and hopefully this will send a message to the powers that be.
I know that this system is endorsed by the ALAEA but they need to take a good look at what they asked for as most of the members af far from happy with it.