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Information For ApplicantsForestrySA welcomes your interest in this position. Your application is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills and experience, abilities and personal attributes to a selection panel. To maximise your chances of success in the application process it is suggested that you carefully read and adhere to the following guidelines. ForestrySA are not responsible to follow up or further consider incomplete, inadequate and/or late applications. Recruitment and Selection undertaken at ForestrySA reflects best practice and a commitment to a selection process based on merit. This means treating all applications in a fair and equitable manner that aims to choose the best person for the position. The following information is provided to assist you when applying for a position with ForestrySA. BEFORE YOU START YOUR APPLICATIONApplicants are asked to demonstrate their formal interest, in no more than three pages, detailing how they meet the essential Qualifications and Experience required whilst indicating their individual skills and abilities relevant to this position. Before you start your application, please carefully read the Position Description relating to the position. You may wish to speak with the Contact Person (stated in the advertisement) about the position, and ask questions or request further relevant information. We also encourage you to access our Internet site at www.forestrysa.com.au . Selection for interview will be based on an assessment of your application against the requirements of the Position Description and the essential Qualifications and Experience of the position. It is recommended that you carefully read the Position Description to understand what the position entails before proceeding to apply for the position. Please ensure that your written application includes sufficient information for the panel to make an informed determination. HOW TO MAKE THE BEST IMPRESSIONApplicants are required to demonstrate they meet the essential Qualifications, Certificates and Experience required of the position. As minimum, applicants should include a covering letter and CV, which provides the names, address and contact number of three current referees. A well laid out, easy to read application will allow the panel to assess the information they need from your application. We suggest the following format: THE COVERING LETTERThis is a way of introducing yourself to the selection panel. This should include an overview of your skills, abilities, experience and knowledge relevant to the position. THE CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) or RESUMEA brief summary of details about yourself should be included as part of your application. A CV should include the following information:
REFEREESIt is recommended that you advise your referees of the position you are applying for as the panel may seek their opinion of your capability to perform the requirements of the position. BEFORE LODGING AN APPLICATIONPlease remember to quote the job number from the advertisement in your application and include the name, address and contact number of three current referees. Applications must be submitted electronically. The contact details are listed in each position advertisement, or contact HR Officer - Jamie O’Neil ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONApplicants may be required to undergo a medical examination and/or National Police Check. The National Police Check may take up to two weeks to process, so it is advised to have this done as early as conveniently possible. (National Police Check) Further information and statistics on ForestrySA is available at www.forestrysa.com.au We take this opportunity to wish you success with your application! |