How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in working for Port Augusta City Council.
The Port Augusta City Council adheres to the principle of equal employment opportunity and merit based employment decisions.
Research
Before you commence your application you are encouraged to find out as much as you can about the Port Augusta City Council and the position in order to best prepare for the selection process.
You’ll find a lot of important information about the position within the job advertisement which contains a detailed position description and a contact person in case you have any specific questions.
What to include in your application
As part of your application you’ll be asked to attach the following:
- a cover letter stating your interest for the position, and a bit about you. Provide examples of how your experiences match the selection criteria within the position description. The selection criteria is the base for the recruitment process and allows applicants to be assessed on merit. The essential and desirable requirements are contained in the position skills, knowledge and experience section of the position description.
- a current resume, summarising your skills, employment history, relevant experience and the qualities you can bring to the position.
- relevant supporting documentation such as your right to work in Australia, and any qualifications that are listed in the job ad.
All applications must be received by the stated time and closing date on each individual advertisement. Late applications will only be accepted under exceptional circumstances. To discuss a late application please contact the hiring manager as stated on the advertisement.
The recruitment process – what to expect
Once you have applied for a position, you’ll automatically receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, so you know that it has been successfully submitted.
The recruitment process may vary for some roles, but typically applications are reviewed to find the top applicants according to their ability to meet the selection criteria.
Selection is based on equity and merit. Shortlisting will be finalised after the closing date and selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Applicants who do not progress to this stage will be notified of the outcome of their application by email.
If you are shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview where a panel will assess your skills, qualifications, experience, abilities and the qualities relevant to the position you have applied for.
The interview allows you to expand on information provided in your application and also provide you with the opportunity to ask questions throughout.
Applicants who are interviewed, but not successful in progressing to the next stage, will be contacted via telephone by a member of the selection panel and will be given the opportunity to discuss feedback on their interview.
Following interviews, the selection panel will also conduct reference checks.
As part of the overall recruitment process pre-employment medical examinations are undertaken and for some positions, it may also be necessary to undertake a Department of Human Services (DHS) screening.
The successful applicant will be offered employment once reference checks, background checks and pre-employment screenings have taken place and the results confirm that the applicant can meet the requirements of the role.
We aim to update applicants as quickly as possible as we appreciate the time you have invested in your application, and that you are keen to come work with us.
For more information regarding our recruitment process, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8641 9100 or email recruitment@portaugusta.sa.gov.au.