Application, interview and selection process
Queanbeyan City Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Multicultural and Aboriginal people. Council employees enjoy free parking and a dynamic, safe and smoke free healthy working environment.
This information is provided to advise and assist you when applying for vacancies at Queanbeyan City Council. It should be read in conjunction with the position description, selection criteria and application form.
Merit
All recruitment decisions at Queanbeyan City Council are based on merit. The guidelines on merit can be identified in the Local Government Act Section 349. In addition, the Local Government (State) Award 2010 and relevant Council policies and procedures apply.
All recruitment decisions at Queanbeyan City Council are based on merit. The guidelines on merit can be identified in the. In addition, the and relevant Council policies and procedures apply.
Privacy
Council understands and respects your rights to privacy and has safeguards in place in line with the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988. The information provided in your application will only be used for the selection process and related procedures. Should you be successful your personal details will be used in departmental systems necessary for the management and engagement of staff.
Equal opportunity
Council is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, fair treatment and non-discrimination for all existing, potential and future employees. All employment practices will be based solely on merit of the individual and specific job requirements. Existing, potential and future employees will not be discriminated against in their employment on the grounds of race, religion, marital status, age, physical and intellectual impairment, political beliefs, sexual preferences and carers’ responsibility.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible to work in Australia you must provide a copy of either a birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or a passport and a copy of a current driver’s license with your application. If you are not eligible to work in Australia at the time of applying for the advertised vacancy, it is in your interests to advise (in your application) whether you have applied for Australian Citizenship or working visa and the expected timeframe for recommendation.
Completing your application
Advertised vacancies often attract a number of good quality candidates and so before preparing you application it is a good idea to obtain as much information as possible about the position. If you have questions after reading the selection documentation and visiting the Council website, you should clarify these by contacting the nominated contact officer.
Your application should include the following:
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A completed application form.
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A covering letter.
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A statement of claims against the selection criteria as this is an essential part of your application. It should provide examples of your relevant skills, capabilities, experience and qualifications to demonstrate you meet each criterion. For each position there are essential and desirable criteria. To be eligible for consideration you must address all essential criteria. Applications that fail to address the selection criteria may not be considered by the selection committee.
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A resume which includes your personal particulars, employment history and relevant qualifications.
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Certified copies of relevant qualifications (including academic transcripts), skills, certificates, licenses and other supporting documentation. These documents should verify your claims and act as a means of demonstration your special skills in relation to the position.
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The names and contact details of two referees, preferably one being your current supervisor. A referee should be able to provide comments on your work performance against each of the selection criterion. Verbal and written referee reports may be sought after interview to assist in the decision making process.
You should be available for interview as soon as the vacancy closes. If you know that you will be unavailable, please note this on your application and if possible, provide alternate contact details.
In the instance your qualification has been gained from an overseas institution; it is required by Council that you provide verification of relevancy of that qualification(s) prior to the recruitment and selection process. For details on how to facilitate this process, please contact: National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition, Ph: 1300 363 079 or www.aei.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background, or have a disability, please identify these qualities in your application. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview, please indicate this in your application.
Closing date
The closing time and date are specified on the website. You need to ensure that your application is completed and submitted before the closing time as the vacancy is automatically removed from the website at this time. Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Manager.
Sending your application
You may email your application to recruit@qcc.nsw.gov.au or alternatively you may mail your application to the following and addressed as follows:
“Confidential - The Position Applied for”
Human Resources Manager
Queanbeyan City Council
PO Box 90
Queanbeyan NSW 2620
The interview selection process
On the first working day after the closing date, all applications will be collated, recorded and sent to the selection panel for shortlisting. The selection panel will normally consist of the position's immediate supervisor, a technical (or professional) specialist, and an impartial observer. Their job is to establish who shall be interviewed and then who shall be offered the position.
As soon as practicable after the closing date, all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview, at which time Council will advise where and when the interview will be conducted. If applicable, you will be informed of any skills/aptitude tests required to be undertaken. In order that Council can make appropriate arrangements, you need to advise any need for wheelchair access, an interpreter or any other special needs. Those who are not shortlisted will be advised in writing.
Prepare to talk about yourself, relevant work experience, and your point of view on current market trends and developments. We want to get to know you as an individual and discover your strengths and attributes. Interviews are for both of us to assess if you're likely to succeed at Queanbeyan City Council, so be prepared to interview us about the scope of the role, our expectations and our vision for how we could work together.
We will let you know what to expect before you come in and meet us. We'd encourage you to review our website and familiarise yourself with Queanbeyan City Council before you come in to see us.
The interview will be structured so all candidates are asked the same questions. At the end of the interview, you will be given a chance to add other information not previously covered in the interview and ask questions of your own. Remember, you want to convince the panel you are the best person for the position.
Medical assessment
You may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical as part of councils recruitment and selection process.
Self checklist
Did you:
Telephone the contact person for information about the job?
Receive the information package?
Do you:
Know the closing date and where to send the application?
Have you attached:
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Your application form?Your responses to the selection criteria?
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A current resume or curriculum vitae?
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A copy of either a birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or a passport and a copy of a current driver’s licence?Photocopies of your qualifications?
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The names and phone numbers of two current referees?
Have you:
Kept a copy of your application?
Review our offer
If you're successful, we'll make you a formal offer in writing. You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions and, if you're happy with the offer, we look forward to receiving your confirmation and welcoming you on board.
Prepare to join
You'll find a community of people at Queanbeyan City Council to welcome you. After an initial induction on your first day, you'll have opportunities to network with your peers and to participate in ongoing orientation programs suited to your level of experience.