Vacancies & applications

Selection process

To recruit the most suitable candidates, our selection process is based on merit principles and equal employment opportunity.  Applications are assessed against the key responsibilities of the job based on your qualifications, skills, ability, experience and knowledge.

Your application will be treated with utmost respect and confidentiality. The only person(s) to see your details will be members of our recruitment team, the hiring manager and the selection panel members involved in the role(s) you have applied for. All details entered into the system are confidential and cannot be accessed by unauthorised people.

We may use a combination of assessment methods to evaluate candidates, such as:

• review of application and resume;
• structured interview;
• case studies / role play;
• practical work-based skill testing;
• written knowledge testing;
• numeracy and literacy assessment;
• verification of qualifications or licences;
• verification of Working with Children and Young People (Blue Card);
• background / directorship check;
• pre-employment medical which may include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test;
• national police / criminal history check; and
• other testing relevant to the position.

Shortlisting and interviews

If you are selected for an interview, the Chair of the selection panel will contact you to arrange a time.  You must bring along any original certificates or licences that are required of the position.

Post-interview, the selection panel will conduct referee checks on their recommended candidate.

Timeframes

After applying online, you will receive an immediate acknowledgement that your application has been received.

Applicants will generally be notified of their application outcome within two to four weeks of the application closing date.