The Recruitment Process

Preparing your application

As your application is the first step towards securing an interview it should be of the highest standard possible. Please ensure that your application includes the following:

  1. Application form
  2. A brief covering letter
  3. A statement addressing the selection criteria
  4. A copy of your current resume
  5. Details of at least two employment referees

Your application is to be typed and stapled in the top left hand corner.

Do not submit applications in plastic or cardboard folders.

Application form

An Application for Advertised Vacancy form should be completed (if not applying online) and attached to your application.

Covering letter

While many advertisements do not require selection criteria to be addressed, we still evaluate your application against the required skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications as listed in the Position Description. Therefore a covering letter must be provided to briefly outline these points.

Statement addressing the selection criteria

The selection criteria includes the skills, knowledge, experience and (if required) qualifications of the position. They are listed in the Position Description under the “Requirements” heading.

Your application should contain a brief statement addressing the selection criteria, with examples that demonstrate how you meet each of these requirements. It is also recommended that you ask another person to review this statement as you might forget or underestimate a particular experience or example that best illustrates how you meet the criteria.

It is strongly suggested that you use each of the selection criteria as a heading and outline your relevant experience separately against each one, as it is better to be concise and relevant rather than wordy.

Resume

This should provide personal details (e.g. name, address, and contact number), relevant work history, education, training courses attended, qualifications and professional membership.

Photocopies of your qualification(s) or academic records of current studies should be attached to your application. Please do not submit originals.

Referees

You should include the names and contact details of at least two work referees who can provide information on your work performance. Preferably one referee should be your current supervisor or manager; alternatively a supervisor/manager from a previous position may be used.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is clearly displayed in the advertisement. All applications will be acknowledged within two (2) working days of receipt of the application either by an automated email or letter.

Late applications will not be considered.

Forwarding your application

Your application may be submitted by one of the following methods:

  • Accessing the Employment page on this website
  • Emailed to chatter@chittering.wa.gov.au. Please ensure that your application is submitted in Microsoft Word V 6.0 or 7.0; or Adobe compatible format.
  • By post addressed to:
    CONFIDENTIAL APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
    Chief Executive Officer
    Shire of Chittering
    PO Box 70
    BINDOON WA 6502

Please note: If you are applying for more than one position, separate applications should be submitted.

Our selection process

Fairness and Equity

The Shire of Chittering seeks to build a diverse workplace and is committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is fair and equitable at all times.

Selection for interview

A panel will shortlist those applicants for interview who demonstrate that they meet the requirements for the job. Short-listing may take up to two weeks after the closing date.

If you are selected for interview, the Shire will contact you to organise a mutually convenient time to be interviewed. All interview questions will be based on the selection criteria for the position and in most cases, will be given to you shortly before the interview.

During the interview

Interviews will be conducted by the same interview panel and each applicant will be assessed in the same manner. The aim is to obtain examples of past situations that actually occurred, how the situation was handled and the outcome of the action taken. During the interview, panel members will take notes and assess your answers to questions.

Additional assessments

Applicants may be asked to undertake other selection tests such as word processing, driving, aptitude and psychological testing. Applicants will be informed prior to interview if this is the case. In addition, preferred applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical to determine the applicant’s suitability to carry out the inherent requirements of the position description.

Interview outcomes

All candidates will be contacted within a few weeks of the interview. The successful candidate will be offered the position verbally from the panel Chairperson while unsuccessful candidates will receive a letter. If requested, the panel Chairperson will provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants who received an interview, indicating the reasons why their application was not successful.