To apply for a position, complete the following steps: 

Step 1: Submit your application online (including Resume, Cover Letter, relevant qualifications/tickets and responses to the selection criteria questions).

Step 2: You will receive an email acknowledgement that your application has been received.                                                        

Step 3: Once the position has closed, the panel will short-list applicants based on merit and suitability for the role with the selection criteria.

Step 4: If you are successful in gaining an interview, you will be contacted by phone and sent an email confirmation of your interview details.

Step 5: Pre-employment screening - Reference checks will be completed with referees provided in your application. The panel will contact you to obtain your consent if any additional referees are required. Other checks as required including: Pre-employment medical, national history police check, working with children check, entitlement to work and qualification check. 

Step 6: The position is offered to the preferred applicant.

Step 7: Formal offer sent online via on-boarding program which includes information about working at Council. 

The recruitment process can take up to eight weeks to be finalised from advertising until a formal offer is made to the successful applicant.  

To find out more about the position, please review the Position Description that is attached to each vacancy.  The position description contains a contact name and number for you to call if you have any questions that are not covered in the advertisement or position description.  

It is recommended that you apply for vacancies as soon as possible. If you request to submit a late application, it is subject to the approval of the chairperson on the panel.

If your application is unsuccessful, you will be notified by email to your nominated email address.