Guide for Job Applicants

The following information will help you prepare your application so please read it carefully in addition to the details supplied in the job description and the advertisement.

Preparing Your Application

The purpose of submitting an application for any position is to demonstrate your ability to meet the essential requirements of the job.

The advertisement and job description will describe the key purpose of the position and the skills required to effectively perform in that role. To prepare an effective application, you should therefore have a clear idea about what is required of the job and whether you have the qualifications and experience to succeed in the role.

Your application should consist of two things:

  1. A covering letter clearly addressing how you meet each of the selection criteria. It may be useful to include examples of how your past experience or qualifications assist you in demonstrating your abilities in these key areas. Four to eight lines per criterion is usually sufficient.

  2. A resume outlining your work experience, a summary of educational background and any professional development, and your daytime telephone number. You may supply the names of referees who are able to comment on your work performance at the time of application or, if you are successful in gaining an interview, you may supply these names at the time.

Further Information

If you require further information about the position please call the contact officer identified in the advertisement.

Lodgement of Application

Applications may be lodged in one of three ways: send by post to the address in the advertisement, by facsimile (02) 9334 1783 or by email to careers@nswcc.org.au

Assessment of Applications

Following the closing date, all applications will be passed to the selection committee and a shortlist of applicants for interview will be agreed. The selection process at The Cancer Council is on the basis of merit in each case. A shortlist of candidates for interview is based on written application only and will include the candidates who meet the selection requirements at the highest level

Interviews

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone and interview times agreed. This should usually happen within 2 weeks of the closing date. If you are not successful in gaining an interview, you will not be notified until interviews are completed and a decision has been made. At this time, all unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing. Pre-interview screening may be undertaken from time to time.

Selection

All shortlisted applicants will be asked a similar set of questions which are derived from the selection criteria. Selection of the successful applicant is based on the written application, responses to questions at interview and referee reports. The successful applicant will then be offered the position and a commencing remuneration rate will be negotiated. Original documents or certified copies of your qualifications and certificates will need to be provided on commencement.

Workplace Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity

The Cancer Council New South Wales is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of cultural diversity. There are four principles of cultural diversity which are:

  1. All individuals in NSW should have the greatest possible opportunity to contribute to, and participate in, all aspects of public life.

  2. All individuals and public institutions should respect and accommodate the culture, language and religion of others within an Australian legal and institutional framework where English is the primary language.

  3. All individuals should have the greatest possible opportunity to make use of and participate in relevant activities and programs provided or administered by the Government of NSW.

  4. All public institutions of NSW should recognise the linguistic and cultural assets in the population of NSW.

This is as established by Section 3 of the Ethnic Affairs Commission Act 1979 and it is expected that all employees of The Cancer Council understand the principles of cultural diversity. Equal Employment Opportunity exists when selection is based on merit regardless of gender, marital status, race, disability, sexual preference or age. The Cancer Council adheres to this principle and it is expected that all employees have an understanding of this as a code of practice to be upheld.

Checklist

  1. Read the Job Description

  2. Assessed your skills against the selection criteria.

  3. Included a covering letter outlining how you meet each of the selection criteria as listed in the advertisement and job description.

  4. Attached a current copy of your resume with your daytime telephone number (s).