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Applying for a job
Guidelines, Frequently asked questions
This section will cover all 10 basic questions you may wish to ask
What
do I send to Congress?
We have supplied a check list at the end of this section
for your convenience.
What
should I include in a covering letter ?
Cover Letter - a brief (one page) letter of application stating the position
you are applying for and summarising briefly your interest and experience.
Why
you should address the selection criteria?
Statement in Response to the Selection Criteria - the selection panel
will rate you on each of the selection criterion included in the job description.
Read each criterion carefully.
Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria will not be considered.
The selection panel is interested in demonstrated qualities and/or experience
and your response to each criterion should include:
Task: what you have done
Performance: how well you did it
Effectiveness:
what the successful outcome was
What
should I include on my Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)?
You should list your contact and relevant personal
details, education and training qualifications, employment history and
any other information relevant to the position.
What
references should I supply?
List of Referees - please provide the names and business hours contact
details of three recent referees who can verify your claims in relation
to the selection criteria and employment.
How
does the selection process work ?
Immediately following the closing date for each position the interview
panel grades all applications and then a short-list is drawn up.
Short-listed applicants are then notified of interview times. Interviews
are conducted and a decision is made which must then be approved by the
Directorate.
Finally, both the successful and unsuccessful applicants are notified
of the decision. This means that the selection process can take up to
four weeks to complete from the close of applications.
You will not be notified that your applications have been received. Unsuccessful
applicants will be notified when the selection process is completed.
Who
should I contact for more information?
If you need more information about the application process please contact the Recruitment Officer, on
(08) 8951 4414 or email: hrro@caac.org.au.
If you need more information about a specific position
please contact the Branch Manager of the Branch identified.
Where
do I send the Application?
Post:
Human Resource Recruitment Officer
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress INC
PO Box 1604
ALICE SPRINGS NT 0871
Fax: (08)
8953 0350
email: hrro@caac.org.au
If you are faxing your application please ensure that the size of the
print/font used in your application is big enough (12 point) so that any
copies made can be clearly read by the selection panel
EMAIL
US !!
Can
I apply on line ?
Yes you can but please make sure all your email attach
all your files (see below 1-4)
Does
Congress have an application check list?
CONGRESS APPLICATION CHECK LIST
1. Covering letter
2.
Response to selection criteria
3.
Three references with current Telephone - numbers
4. Resume
or CV
QDoes
Congress assist with moving expenses?
On initial appointment, 1 to 2 weeks motel accommodation paid by Congress
dependant on individual circumstance.
A $3000 relocation expense is paid to employee after 6 months in the job.
Permanant Accommodation in Alice is the responsibility of employee.
In remote localities, a house at nominal rent is provided.
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