This is a guide to show the stages in a typical recruitment process. You can use this to track the status of your application.

See Advertisement or view job online
Review Position Description and Selection Criteria
Speak to Contact Officer or Recruiter to clarify any issues/queries
Prepare application. Ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Submit application online		All applications received by Recruitment will be formally acknowledged.
Application submitted to Selection Committee for shortlisting		Not shortlisted - You will be notified formally. Contact the Recruiter if you have not heard from us within 2 to 3 weeks of the initial acknowledgement letter.
If Shortlisted - Recruiter will contact and confirm arrangements to attend interview.
Attend Interview and other Selection activities.		If Unsuccessful - Informed formally by Recruiter. You may contact Chair/Recruiter for feedback if required.
If Successful - You will be contacted and offer conveyed.

DETAILED STEPS

Step 1: Advertisement

The Advertisement only provides a broad outline of the position. You should refer to the Position Description and /or the Position Classification Standard and the Selection Criteria for more detailed information.

Read through the Position Description / Position Classification Standard and Selection Criteria. Familiarise yourself with the requirements of the position. Any questions should be directed to the Contact Officer or Recruiter as identified in the advertisement.

For Academic staff the Position Classification Standard will be attached to the end of the position description.

Step 2: The Application

We suggest that your application includes:

• A Cover Letter
• A response addressing the Selection Criteria
• Your updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Names and contact details of referees. Please state if we have your permission to contact them.

Cover Letter:

You should clearly state which position you are applying for (remember to quote the reference number) and in your cover letter, provide a brief overview of why you believe you are suitable for the position including main attributes, skills and experience. For more information visit our tips page.

Selection Criteria:

In addressing the Selection Criteria, show how you meet each of the specified essential selection criteria. Provide clear and concise examples of actual work that you have performed. For more information visit our tips page.

Referees:

In your application, please list the names and contact details including phone, fax and email (where applicable) of at least 2 referees that we may contact regarding your work history. These referees should have a good knowledge of your work performance and have supervised you in a current or previous role (in the past 4 years).

It is a good idea to advise your referees that you are applying for a certain position and it is often helpful if you provide them with a copy of the advertisement and position description.

Verbal reference checks are completed prior to any offers being made. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory verbal reference checks.

For Academic Positions: Should you be successful in obtaining an interview, your referees may be asked to provide a written referee report.

Step 3: How to submit your application

The best way to apply for a position at UOW is via our online form. View the current positions available, click on the DETAILS link to view the details for the position you are interested in, then click the APPLY ONLINE button to fill in an online form. You can upload supporting documents as part of the online application process. Note that you cannot upload more than 1mb in total. Where your application is bigger than this please email it to jobs@uow.edu.au.

Step 4: What happens to your application

All applications are acknowledged by email on receipt.

If you do not receive notification, we suggest that you follow up to ensure that your application was received.

Within two to three weeks of the closing date (depending on the availability of Selection Committee members), the Selection Committee will decide which candidates will be interviewed based on the selection criteria. If you are successful in obtaining an interview you will be contacted by telephone by the Recruiter. If unsuccessful, you will be notified by mail.

After interviews have been held, the successful candidate will be made a verbal offer (followed by a written offer) and if unsuccessful, in most cases, you will be notified by phone.

Feedback from interviews can be obtained from either the Recruiter or Chairperson of the Selection Committee.