This information will assist you through the application process..

1. Making enquiries
2. Completing your application
3. Supporting material
4. Lodging your application
5. Getting to UWA
6. Preparation
7. The Interview

Making enquiries

• For information about the duties and nature of the position or progress of the selection process, contact the person specified in the advertisement.
• Any other enquiries (for example,change of address or contact number) can be directed to Human Resources on 6488 7481.

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Completing your application

Include the following information in your application:

• Covering letter that provides the selection committee with sufficient information that demonstrates that your capabilities fulfill the requirements of the position. You do not need to provide a specific statement addressing each selection criterion (however, you may if you wish). Alternatively, you may provide a mini-statement that gives examples of how you meet the critical selection criteria. You will be required to demonstrate that you meet all the relevant selection criteria to be considered for an interview.
• Résumé (curriculum vitae) providing your personal details, qualifications and work history.
• Names and day time contact details of two work related referees (refer Referee Check Authorisation).
• Evidence of your eligibility to work in Australia if you are not an Australian citizen.
• Indicate in your covering letter the position(s) for which you are applying. A separate application is required if you are applying for more than one position.
• If you are considering applying for one position that has different levels (dependent on skills and experience), indicate this in your covering letter and submit only one application. Your application will need to aim to meet the requirements of the highest level in order to be competitive for the higher level.

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Supporting material

Please do not include original documents with your application, such as qualifications, as copies are sufficient at this stage. Should you be selected for an interview, you may be required to provide original documents.

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Lodging your application

All job applications must be received electronically through Jobs at UWA

• Save your application in a common format such as Microsoft Word (.doc), PDF, Rich Text Format (.rtf)
• Limit the size of your electronic files to 5MB or less.

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Getting to UWA

We encourage the use of sustainable transport options.

• Transperth bus and train timetables

There is short-term paid pubic parking at various carparks on and near the campus.  However carpark bays are in high demand, especially during semester, so arrive in good time to find a spot.  Also make sure you have a valid parking ticket which allows plenty of time for the interview.

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Preparing for an interview

• The interview questions will be position-related and based on the selection criteria. You will be expected to provide examples of work situations where you applied the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Re-read your application and the Position Description.
• Focus on the duties of the position and think about how you would carry them out. Consider any challenges you might encounter and how you would resolve them.
• Organise any reports or examples of your work that you consider relevant for presentation at the interview.

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The interview

• At the interview, the members of the selection committee will take notes to assist in recalling your details when making their decision.
• Take time to answer each question fully without unnecessary details and seek clarification if necessary.
• Relate your answer to direct experience you have had.
• If other selection methods are to be used in conjunction with the interview you will be advised prior to the interview.

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