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| GUNNEDAH
SHIRE COUNCIL - APPLYING FOR A STAFF VACANCY |
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position vacancy |
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| The
objective of Council's recruitment program is to select
the best person for the job by matching applications to
all criteria requirements of the position advertised and
organisational needs. This information has been prepared
to assist applicants to gain an appreciation of the skills
and techniques involved in applying for job vacancies.
Council is required under the Local Government Act to
advertise permanent vacancies, in a manner to "enable
suitably qualified persons to apply for the position".
This may be done by advertising internally or externally
as decided by Council on a case by case basis. |
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| Selection
of staff is on the basis of the applicant's merit in relation
to the selection criteria. It is the policy of Gunnedah
Shire Council to provide equal opportunity for all persons
regardless of sex, race, marital status, physical and
mental impairment, sexual preference, age, political conviction
or religious belief. |
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| Your
written job application plays a vital role in the selection
process. This is your first contact with the selection
committee, and will determine whether or not you gain
an interview. |
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| In
your application you must clearly demonstrate to the selection
committee how your attitude, experience, skills, knowledge
and qualifications meet the specific requirements of the
advertised position. If you do not do this, your application
may be unsuccessful. |
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| Preparation |
- Position
Description and Selection Criteria
- Closing
Date
- Contact
Person
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| General
information |
- Application
Details
- Preparing
your resume
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| Completing
your application |
| Application
details and enquiries |
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| PREPARATION |
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The
information provided in your application should demonstrate
your knowledge and demonstrated ability to do the job.
When applying for a position, consideration must be
given to the following factors:
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Position
Description and Selection Criteria
A copy of the position description (which outlines
the major duties and responsibilities of the position)
and selection criteria (essential and desirable requirements
of the position) is made available from Council when
each position is advertised.
It is in your best interests to clearly and specifically
address each of the essential and desirable criteria,
otherwise your application will not proceed to the
next step.
- Closing
Date
Applications must be received by the
closing date specified in the advertisement. Emails
& facsimiles may be sent. Late applications will not
be considered unless you have contacted the Manager
of Human Resources prior to the closing date and it
has been agreed that there are valid reasons for late
lodgement. A short extension may be granted in some
circumstances.
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Contact Person
The advertisement will detail the name and phone number
of a contact person who can provide you with more
information about the job. This person is usually
the supervisor/manager of the position advertised
or the Manager of Human Resources.
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| GENERAL
INFORMATION |
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| Your
application should be in the form of: |
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A letter of application which introduces yourself.
Try to limit to one page.
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- Under
the sub heading of "Criteria Addressed" provide a
statement which specifically addresses in terms of
knowledge and demonstrated ability, the essential
and Desirable Criteria.
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- A
resume which details all the information the selection
committee needs to know about you.
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| When
preparing your resume you should consider the following
points: |
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| a)
Education |
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| Clearly
state details of any secondary or tertiary qualifications.
Photocopies of any qualifications should be included in
your application and you may be required to present originals
if selected for interview. If qualifications were obtained
from an overseas country, provide as much information
as possible to enable equivalence to be assessed. Information
on any relevant training or short courses undertaken and
membership of professional organisations should also be
included. |
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| b)
Employment History |
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List all positions held in chronological order, with the
latest positions held listed first. Ensure that you indicate
dates of employment so that the selection committee can
see over what period your experience has been gained.
Do not assume that merely stating a title and/or grade
of a position informs the selection committee of your
work experience. Details of any relevant voluntary work
or experience should also be included. |
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| c)
Referees |
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| Include
the name, address and phone number of two (2) referees
who may be required to comment on your work performance.
It is usual for referees to be people who have supervised
your work, or who otherwise have a detailed knowledge
of your performance against the selection criteria. |
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| d)
Contact Numbers |
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| If
possible, provide a phone number where you can be contacted
during the day if you are required to attend an interview.
If you are unavailable for any period, following the close
of applications, please provide dates and alternative
contact details. |
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| e)
Equal Employment Opportunity and Occupational Health &
Safety |
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| Where
knowledge of or willingness to implement EEO or OH&S is
listed as essential, you must show how you meet this requirement.
This could, for example, be through attending courses
or seminars, by personal reading or other research, or
be demonstrating how you have applied EEO or OH&S principles
in the workplace. |
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| COMPLETING
YOUR APPLICATION |
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most important feature of your application is the way
in which you highlight how your qualifications, knowledge,
skills and experience meet each of the selection criteria
requirements. |
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| An
application may meet the essential requirements and yet
not be interviewed. This usually occurs when there are
large numbers of applicants, some of whom meet both the
essential and desirable requirements on a more competitive
basis. As your application will be one of many read by
the selection committee, it needs to be clear, concise,
detailed and relevant to the specific requirements of
the job applied for. |
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| If
you are applying for a promotion or transfer internally,
never assume that because people know you that a hastily
completed application will do. It is very likely that
the selection panel will contain at least one person from
another area or organisation who will not know you. |
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| Applications
should not be forwarded in presentation folders, other
bound folders or plastic sleeves as all applications will
be attached to a file and may need to be photocopied for
perusal by the selection committee. Also original documents
should not be submitted as applications will not be returned
unless requested. |
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| APPLICATIONS |
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| Applications
should be forwarded to: |
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The
General Manager
Gunnedah Shire Council
PO Box 63
GUNNEDAH NSW 2380 |
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Enquiries
about recruitment generally, can be made by phoning the
Manager of Human Resources on
6740 2100. |
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