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Information for Applicants | | Thank you for your interest in working for the Hepburn Shire Council.
Summary of Recruitment Procedure The Hepburn Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and all selection decisions are based on the principle of merit.
Advertising Vacancies are advertised in the local media, The Advocate, Ballarat Courier, www.seek.com.au, and on this website's Employment Page (Click to view current vacancies). Each advertisement lists a contact person, and applicants are encouraged to contact them to clarify questions and get a better understanding of the position.
Applications Applications must be forwarded with a covering letter, and an up to date Resume prior to the advertised closing date. No late applications will be accepted. Please do not bind applications or place them in folders. This makes it difficult for photocopying and filing and are invariably removed for ease of handling.
All Applications are to be addressed:
Private & Confidential "Application - Position Title" Chief Executive Officer PO Box 21 DAYLESFORD VIC 3460
Acknowledgement Receipt of all applications are acknowledged in writing within seven days of the closing date.
Shortlisting It is important that you address the Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description when applying for any position as applicants will be shortlisted based on how well the application demonstrates that all the selection criteria and pre-requisites are met. Those shortlisted will be contacted by telephone and an interview date, time and venue organised.
Usuccessul applicants will be notified in writing at the conclusion of the recruitment and selection process.
Selection The interview panel will comprise of a minimum of three people. Questions in the interview will assess your capability against the selection criteria and seek clarification of information provided in your application. Certain positions may require a typing test. You will be advised of this requirement when you are contacted about the details of the interview. Referee checks will be conducted at the conclusion of the interview process.
After the interviews and referee checks are completed, the Panel will review all information from each applicant and assess which one has best demonstrated that they meet all of the selection criteria and pre-requisites for the position.
The preferred applicant will then be offered the position verbally and forwarded an information pack containing a letter of offer and other associated documentation required as part of our employment conditions, Police Record Check and the acceptance of Councils Employee Code of Conduct.
Unsuccessful Applicants Those who were unsuccessful after an interview will be notified in writing.
Commencement of Employment Subject to all the abovementioned documentation being received by the preferred applicant and the conditions of employment are complete, a commencement date will be agreed upon and the induction process will begin.
Employment Processes and Privacy The personal information which is supplied to Council in employment applications and accompanying documentation will be used solely for the primary purpose for which it was collected or for purposes that a person may reasonably expect with regards to the processing of such applications. Applicants must understand that the personal information is provided for recruitment purposes and that they may apply to Council for access to and/or amendment of the information. Requests for access and/or correction should be made to Councils Privacy Officer.
Further Recruitment Process Information Should you require further information regarding the recruitment process please contact Manager Human Resources on 5321 6409.
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