Getting the job
Offer of employment
After the interview, the selection committee will assess your claims and suitability for the position in relation to the selection criteria and make a recommendation regarding the most suitable applicant for the position.
If you are selected as the most suitable applicant and offered the position, you will usually be advised over the phone. We would like to know your decision as quickly as possible. If you accept the position, a letter of offer including an employment contract will be sent to you as confirmation of the verbal offer.
If we do not offer you the position, but believe that you are suitable for the position, your name may be placed on an eligibility list. Names are placed on this list in order of merit, and may be accessed if
- The preferred applicant declines the offer, or
- The position becomes vacant again within a six-month period or 12 months for base grade positions.
A base grade position refers to an entry level position, for that profession, as defined by the Area Health Service, consistent with the award classifications applicable e.g. Registered Nurse. Where an award includes an entry level position that is not utilised by the Area Health Service e.g. Administrative Officer Level 1, Hospital Assistant 1, the next award level is recognised e.g. Administrative Officer Level 2, Hospital Assistant 2.
Vaccination Status
At interview, you will be required to provide evidence of protection against the specified infectious diseases and TB screening. If the position is deemed to be Category A, you will be required to provide a copy of your Hepatitis B antibody
What you can do if you are unsuccessful
You can speak to the convenor of the selection committee, who will be able to give you constructive feedback on how you performed in your application and interview. This discussion may assist you in applying for jobs in the future, and may help you identify your training and development needs.
Before you submit your application
Ensure you:
- Read the position description and the selection criteria
- Research the position thoroughly
- Address the selection criteria
- Present your application in a neat, concise and clear manner
- Attach copies of relevant supporting documentation
- Prepare original supporting documentation and evidence of your identification (to bring to interview) and
- Staple (no paperclips) your application in the left hand corner (for manual applications).