VPRS 18117 Employee History Cards

The Employee History Cards are a summary record documenting the employment details of all employees at Ararat Mental Hospital for the period covered by the cards. The Ararat Mental Hospital was also known as Aradale.Unit 1 contains primary Employee History Cards only. The information included on the primary Employee History Cards varies but may include the employee's name, date of birth, address, employee pin number, commencement date, appointments and promotions including positions held and dates appointed, name of institution and location, date and circumstances of separation from the agency, superannuation information, gratuities and allowances eg. J Ward allowance, and marital status.In addition to the primary Employee History Card, employee records in units 2 and 3 may also include a Higher Duties Card and a Leave Card.The Higher Duties Card includes the employee's name, classification, duties assigned, the reason for the higher duties and the period of higher duties. The Leave Record Card includes the employee's name, position and details of leave taken.Researchers should note that a review of this series at the time of transfer determined that the employee listings in this series is incomplete. The agency responsible for these records and Public Record Office Victoria have been unable to determine why this is the case. Employees who have been included in either Government Gazettes or Record Cards of Public Servants (VPRS 9889) do not always appear on the employee list in this series. If you are unable to find an employee who worked at this institution you may wish to refer to Record Cards of Public Servants (VPRS 9889) or Government Gazettes.