How to apply

1. Visit the Careers@UB website
2. Select the position you are interested in applying for by clicking the position name. This will display details of the position.
3. Apply for the position by clicking the 'Apply' link or print and preview the Application Form from this page prior to applying online.
4. When you apply for a position you will be presented with a Privacy Statement which you are advised to read. In order to proceed with your application you will need to agree with the Privacy Statement.
5. Please complete all the fields in the 'Application Form'.
6. Ensure you use a valid e-mail address to enable us to respond to your application.

Your completed application should include the following:

• Your Resume with a summary of your career outlining positions held and major responsibilities;
• A cover letter (optional)
• Your response to the Selection Criteria contained in the relevant position description. This is mandatory in accordance with the University of Ballarat's 'Recruitment and Merit Selection policy', which can be found at http://www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/Policies/Recruitment_Merit_Selection_Policy.pdf;
• And the names, positions and telephone contact numbers for a least two Professional Referees, who may be contacted by the University of Ballarat at any stage of the process.
7. Upload your documents. These documents must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
8. Check your application before you submit it. Your application can be saved and printed for review and your records.
9. Once you have completed and checked your application click 'Submit'. The University of Ballarat will send you an automated confirmation e-mail once we have received your application.
10. Please check your e-mails regularly as this is how the University of Ballarat will contact you about the progress of your application.

Check the Progress of and Manage Your Application/s:

You can check the progress of your application at any time by logging in as an 'Existing Applicant' via the 'Existing Applicant Login' link. This link permits you to:

• view all your applications;
• print or e-mail your application form;
• withdraw your application;
• update your personal details;
• change your password or remove your whole account.

Short Listings:

A Selection will assess all applications against the Selection Criteria and the requirements of the position.

Interviews:

If you are short listed for an interview, you will be notified by e-mail or SMS and the details will be confirmed in writing.

If your application is not successful you will be notified by e-mail.

At the interview you will have the opportunity to provide relevant information in support of your application including samples of work etc. The Interview may be conducted face to face, via teleconference or by video-conference.

In addition to your application and interview other selection tools may be used as part of the recruitment including work samples, a planned presentation or skills testing.

If you are selected for interview please ensure you bring originals of qualifications and academic transcripts for viewing and verification by Selection Panel.

All candidates who are interviewed will be verbally advised as to the outcome of their interview. The preferred candidate will be verbally advised and will subsequently receive a written offer of employment.

Referee Checks:

Referee checks will be conducted with your nominated referees if you are the preferred candidate. The referees listed should have first hand knowledge of your performance against the relevant Selection Criteria of the position you have applied. The University reserves the right to seek the names of additional referees from candidates.

The Selection Panel will use referees checks to verify the claims of the preferred candidates/s in relation to the qualification knowledge, skills, abilities and relevant experience. Written referees are not required as part of your application.