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Applying for Council Positions

When you see an advertisement for a position vacant, the following steps should be taken:

• Go to the council web site and download the application package relating to the position you are interested in. if you don’t have access to the web please call the council office and ask to speak to the HR Manager and an application will be posted to you, alternatively visit the council office and pick up an application package.
• Carefully read all the documents in the package before you start to prepare your application.
• Make sure you answer all of the questions under the heading Selection Criteria, if you have any difficulty doing so please contact the HR Manager, on 07 4745 2243 and they can help you with any enquiries you have.
• Attach your résumé or curriculum vitae to the application, make sure you list any skills and previous work experience even if you don’t think it is related to the position you are applying for.
• Address your application to the Chief Executive Officer and mark it private and confidential. Post your application or alternatively drop it to reception at the council office.
• Submit your application on or before the due date that appears in the advertisement and again in the application package.
• Applicants will then be scored on their merit and the content of their application and selection criteria.
• Applicants will then be shortlisted for interviews.
• Applicants will be scored again and then invited to interview.
• An applicant will be chosen for the position.
• Applicants are notified by mail if they are successful or not.

Please note the selection process for Local Government is sometimes lengthy and will take some time, however you will be advised if you are successful with your application or not by mail. You can ring the HR Manager at any time to check on the status of your application.