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The
following details are provided to assist applicants in completing
their application.
Before
Applying
All applicants are advised to read the following documents
before applying for a position:
You must
download the application pack for the position in which you are
interested. In it should be a
Position
Description or job profile. This outlines the nature of
the job and the work you will be expected to do.
A Person Specification will also be included. This
outlines the level of experience, knowledge and skill that you need
to have if you are to be considered for the post. You need to be
able to demonstrate on the application form how you have this level
of skill, ability, knowledge and experience, whether through paid
employment, private, social, voluntary or domestic responsibilities.
After the closing date, all the applications for a role are reviewed
to see who has the skills to do the job. Those applicants who meet
all or most of the selection criteria may be shortlisted. If you
are shortlisted you will be contacted and invited to attend an interview.
Lodging an Application:
- All applicants must complete the
Application Form, sign it and forward it to:
The General Manager, Lane Cove Council, PO Box 20 Lane Cove
NSW 1595.
- You may attach your resume (curriculum vitae)
if you wish.
- Your application must address the selection
criteria for the position, preferably
in a separate document. This is your opportunity to sell
yourself to the selection committee. When listing each of
the selection criteria, you will need to demonstrate an understanding
of the requirements and state how your experience, skills, qualifications
and knowledge enable you to meet the criteria.
- For positions advertised and identified on the
Position Description as child-related positions,
please complete the Prohibited
Employment Declaration and Employment
Screening Consent forms.
Return both completed and signed forms with your application.
If you choose to apply by email, you will need to mail your Prohibited
Employment Declaration and Employment Screening Consent forms
separately, as they are in PDF format and you cannot complete
them electronically.
Child
Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998.
It is an offence under the above Act for persons convicted
of a serious sex offence to apply for some positions at Council.
If this is indicated in the advertisement for the position you wish
to apply for, you will need to complete and attach the above forms
to your application. Failure to do so may result in rejection of
your application.
For
further information on child related employment, please see the
NSW Government website Working
with Children Check.
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