Recruitment and Selection Process

Position description

The position description is an outline of the nature and expected outcomes of the job. It will also include the knowledge and skills required to undertake the role. It is not a detailed record of every task and duty.

Your application should include:

1. Current resume

   A resume is a brief document which highlights an individual's experience, qualifications, and skills in the hope of securing a job interview. A resume is a standard inclusion with any job application. Please include with your resume the names and contact numbers of two referees.

2. Cover letter

   A cover letter is a letter you send to accompany your resume when you apply for job, whether advertised or when you are sending an unsolicited application. The covering letter should be tailored specifically to each employer. It needs to tell employers why they should employ you. It also needs to complement your resume.

3. Separate attachment addressing the key selection criteria

   The key selection criteria indicates the level of knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes that an individual needs in order to perform the duties of the position. We require you to provide a statement addressing each criteria as part of your application.  Your responses allow us to better assess your ability to meet the criteria. How well you fulfil the criteria will determine whether or not you are asked to attend an interview.

We have prepared application hints / tips to assist you.

Application hints

• Download a copy and thoroughly read the position description.
• Contact the nominated person if you have any job-related queries.
• Address key selection criteria in a separate document. Use each selection criterion as a heading, and address how your skills, abilities, experience and qualifications meet the criteria.
• Address the application to the HR/Recruitment Officer.
• Clearly identify the position you are applying for in your application.
• Include a daytime contact telephone number in your application.
• Provide the names and contact details of at least two work-related referees,
• Send/submit your application so that it arrives by the closing date. Applications will only be reviewed after the closing date.

Don't

• Assume that we have received your application if you do not receive an acknowledgement. All applications will receive an acknowledgement electronically or via mail within two working days of receipt.
• Assume that the selection committee knows anything about you. A fair and objective choice about who to interview is made from the information you supply in your application.
• Submit a generic application. Match your skills with those required of the position, and clearly detail that information in your application.
• Send in your resume without an accompanying application addressing the selection criteria. It can be difficult for the selection committee to extract job specific requirements from a resume, and your ability to meet the selection criteria may not be clearly evident in a resume format.

The interview process

• Applications are assessed against the key selection criteria.
• If shortlisted, you will be contacted by phone and provided with the relevant details for the interview - date, time, venue.
• The interview panel will usually consist of three panel members, including the Manager/Coordinator of the position advertised.
• Panel members will ask behavioural type questions based on the key selection criteria.
• At the conclusion of the interview, you will be given an opportunity to ask any questions.
• The Chairperson will provide details of the expected timeline notifying successful and unsuccessful applicants.

After the interview - the successful applicant

• Will be notified by phone to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.
• Please note that some positions will require the successful applicant to undergo a pre-employment medical, Police Check and Working with Children check.
• A commencement date and other conditions of employment will be agreed on and a letter of offer will be sent to confirm the terms and conditions of your employment.

Please note: if your application is successful we will require the following document prior to commencement:

• Birth certificate or extract and any formal registration of name changes such as a marriage certificate, or deed pole documentation (if name is different on birth certificate).
• Current driver's licence
• If your birthplace is outside Australia, documents proving you are legally able to work in Australia, i.e. evidence of citizenship/permanent residency status or working visa.

After the interview - the unsuccessful applicants

• All other interviewed applicants will be advised via telephone of the selection panel's decision, followed by a letter confirming the outcome.
• Unsuccessful applicants are able to contact the Chairperson of the selection panel for feedback on their application and interview.