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Do I need to fill in a separate application form? |
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How long will the process take? |
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At what stage will I be required to provide evidence of my qualifications? |
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References – My current supervisor/manager does not know that I am applying for another job, but I am required to provide a Referee who is a supervisor. What alternate referees can I give? |
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I would like to work part-time or on a casual basis, is there a register I can put my name on? |
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Does the University offer relocation assistance? |
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How can I access information about working at the University, eg employment conditions such as leave, hours of work, performance management etc? |
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When I come for the interview where will I park? Do I need to pay? |
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How long will the interview take? |
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How many people are on a Selection Committee? |
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I know somebody who is on the Selection Committee, am I still eligible to apply? |
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How long after the interview will I know if I have been successful or not? |
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Do I need to fill in a separate application form? |
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There are no separate application forms for you to complete. When applying online, you will be required to fill in some basic information to help us with your application.
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How long will the process take? |
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Approximately 2 weeks after the closing date, you will be contacted by the University if you have been successful in advancing to the next stage. Interviews are generally held within 1 month of the closing date. Decisions are made soon after the last interview held, and offers made (subject to reference checks and verification of qualifications) within the week.
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At what stage will I be required to provide evidence of my qualifications? |
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You are not required to include copies of qualifications in your application. You will however be required to provide original evidence of professional and/or academic qualifications during the recruitment process. The University of Wollongong may subsequently verify these qualifications with the issuing institution.
If you are applying for an academic position you should include a list of published material in your application. Copies of these publications are not required to be included in your application.
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References – My current supervisor/manager does not know that I am applying for another job, but I am required to provide a Referee who is a supervisor. What alternate referees can I give? |
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At the application stage, you can nominate alternate referees ie previous supervisor/manager, either from a previous place of employment or a previous position with your current employer. For Academic appointments, we will need to contact referees to obtain written reports prior to the interview as well. For all appointments, we will contact referees verbally prior to an offer being made.
If there are any difficulties with contacting your current supervisor at the interview or offer stage, please discuss this with the Recruiter to work out a suitable alternative. You may also be asked to provide additional referee at interview.
We will advise you before we contact any referees.
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I would like to work part-time or on a casual basis, is there a register I can put my name on? |
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The University of Wollongong has a preferred supplier relationship with Focus Personnel and Training. We encourage candidates who are interested in temporary/casual assignments with the University to register with Focus. Please refer to our home page for contact details
Each Faculty/Department/Unit employs casual staff directly, which may or may not be advertised on UOW website.
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Does the University offer relocation assistance? |
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Depending upon the position you are taking with the University you may be eligible for relocation assistance. Not all positions will be eligible for relocation assistance. The University policy outlines the assistance given in accordance with the location from which you are relocating:
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How can I access information about working at the University, eg employment conditions such as leave, hours of work, performance management etc? |
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The UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG (ACADEMIC STAFF) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT, 2000 to 2003 and the UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG (GENERAL STAFF) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT, 2000 to 2003 provides much of this information.
These agreements are displayed on the University website:
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When I come for the interview where will I park? Do I need to pay? |
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The Recruiter will explain the parking arrangements and provide you with a Campus Map prior to the day of interview. You may be required to pay for parking which is on a per hour basis.
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How long will the interview take? |
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At the time you are invited to interview the Recruiter will advise you of the approximate duration of the interview. For some positions, you may be required to complete other selection activities such as presentations, technical questionnaires or psychometric tests. |
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How many people are on a Selection Committee? |
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Depending on the level of the position, the composition of the Selection Committee varies. You will be advised of the composition of the Selection Committee at the time of being invited to interview.
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I know somebody who is on the Selection Committee, am I still eligible to apply? |
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You should disclose to the Recruiter if you share a Business or a Close Personal Relationship with member(s) of the Selection Committee.
This disclosure will not hinder the continuation of your application. It is an issue for the Chair/Recruitment to review the composition of the Selection Committee.
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How long after the interview will I know if I have been successful or not? |
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You will be informed at the conclusion of the interview of the expected decision timeframe. Pending final checks and discussions, successful candidates are generally informed within the week of the interview.
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