This guide has been designed to help you understand our recruitment process and provide you with some tips and ideas for completing your application.
Before applying, you should also read the Position Description for the role for which you are applying.
Preparing your application
All applications must include the following:
- A covering letter
- Statement addressing the selection criteria
- Current resume
Addressing the selection criteria
Applications that do not address the selection criteria when required may be eliminated from the recruitment process.
The selection criteria sets out the skills, experience, qualifications and abilities that we are looking for in applicants for the role. This is an opportunity for you to demonstrate how you meet the requirements and to expand on your resume.
The most important aspect of responding to the selection criteria is to provide examples to support your claims. One way to do this is to use the STAR model:
- Situation – Outline the situation or setting, what was the context?
- Task – What was your role?
- Actions – What did you do and how did you do it?
- Results – What did you achieve? What were the results of what you did and how does it relate to the position you are applying for?
A short, simple paragraph for each criterion is all that is required.
Resume
Your resume is a history of your employment and work experience and should include the following:
- Contact details
- Employment history (most recent experience listed first), detailing period of employment, positions held and responsibilities.
- Educational qualifications, training courses, work tickets, licences and professional affiliations which are relevant to the position.
Should you wish to provide any supporting documentation such as certificates, licences and references, please do not attach originals.
Sending your application
Applications can be submitted in the following ways:
- Emailed to: hr@circularhead.tas.gov.au (Unless otherwise stated)
- Mailed to: Circular Head Council, PO Box 348, Smithton, TAS 7330.
- Delivered to: Circular Head Council, 33 Goldie Street, Smithton, TAS 7330.
- Online application: click on the link for the position you are interested in.
- Sometimes applications are managed by a labour hire company. Applicants should always follow the directions given in the advertisement.
Ensure that you submit your application before the closing date, as late applications will not be accepted unless prior arrangements have been made.
Council only accepts applications for advertised positions. Unsolicited applications will not be considered.
Interviews
Shortlisting of applicants to attend an interview is based on how your skills, qualifications and knowledge match those required in the Position Description.
Successful applicants are subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, National Police History record check, and Medical Examination including drug and alcohol testing.
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