Parkerville Children and Youth Care (Inc.)

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Controlled Document

Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc. prioritises the safety of children.
The selection process for roles within the organisation reflects this priority and will involve the checking of references and Police and other records.

The information below is provided to assist you in preparing and submitting your job application.

Applications for Advertised Vacancies
The application
Your application should contain the following:
  • A completed Application for Employment form
  • A covering letter which provides information about your interest in the position and your relevant skills, capabilities, experience and qualifications. Unless specifically advised, a statement of claims against the selection criteria is not mandatory. You should, however, be guided by the selection criteria when stating your claims for the position.
  • Acurrent résumé.
Selection process
  • Our selection process will usually involve an initial shortlisting and the interview of shortlisted applicants.
  • You should be available for interview as soon as the vacancy closes. If you know that you will be unavailable, please note this on your application and, if possible, provide alternative contact details.
  • If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated to allow you to participate in an interview, please indicate this in your application.
Acknowledgement of applications
  • Your application is appreciated. It is our policy not to send acknowledgement of applications.
  • You will, however, be advised of your success or otherwise at the conclusion of the selection process.

General Applications for Employment
If you submit a general application for employment, it will be passed to the most relevant operational area/s of the organisation for assessment. Applications will not be acknowledged but may be held for 3-6 months and you may be contacted if a suitable vacancy occurs in that time.
Submission of Applications
Your application should be submitted (by the closing date where appropriate) to one of the addresses below.
By mail to:
Recruitment Officer
Parkerville Children and Youth Care (Inc.)
Cale House
11 / 52 The Crescent
MIDLAND WA 6056 / By email to:

By fax to: 08 9235 7077
All job applications are treated as confidential documents. The information contained therein will be used only in connection with the assessment of the applicant’s suitability for employment.

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Controlled Document

1. Position Details
Please indicate if this is / ☐ An application for an advertised vacancy
☐ A general application for employment.
Position applied for
2. Personal Details
Surname: / First Names:
Title: / Gender:
Address:
Postcode:
Phone: / Mobile:
Email: / Fax:
Only applicants for Parent Carerpositionsneed to answer the next two questions.
Do you have any children? / ☐ Yes / ☐ No / What are their ages?
3. Employment/Volunteering History
Applicants for advertised vacancies should provide a detailed work history as part of their resume/curriculum vitae.
Please provide information about any work experience relevant to your employment application.
Dates / Organisation / Position and Duties / Reason for Leaving(Not needed for voluntary work)
Have you been employed previously by this organisation? / ☐ Yes / ☐ No
4. Employment Referees
Please provide details of at least two referees. Referees must be able to provide comment on your current or recent performance in a work or similar capacity.
Referee Name / Organisation / Position / Phone
5. Health Information
A disability or injury is not a barrier to consideration of an application for employment. Applicants with a health condition are invited to discuss its relevance or otherwise to the position applied for with the interview panel.
On appointment, all candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive Health Details Questionnaire.
6. Criminal Records
If you are employed by Parkerville CYC, you will be required to provide evidence of a National Police Records check and participate in Department for Child Protection and Family Support Record Check. Dependent upon the nature of your duties, you also may be required to provide a current Working With Children Card.
Do you have any current convictions for any offences from any court OR are you currently the subject of any pending charge before any court? / ☐Yes ☐No
If yes, please provide details:
7. Previous Work With Children orYoung People
Have you ever been the subject of allegations or investigation related to your provision of care to children or young people? / ☐Yes ☐No
If yes please provide details
8. Immigration Status
Which of the following categories describes your current immigration status?
Australian or New Zealand citizen / ☐ / Australian permanent resident / ☐ /
Foreign national with work permission * / ☐ / * Provide visa details below.
8. Other Relevant Information(include pre-arranged leave, training etc.)
Statement
I declare the above statements to be true in all respects. I acknowledge that any statement found to be false or deliberately misleading will make me liable for dismissalif I am employed by Parkerville Children and Youth Care.
Applicant’s Signature: / Date: ____ / ____ / ______
PQS No: 102
Version: 12 Issue date :2.12.2015I Issue Date: Pending / Author:DCS
Authoriser:DCS / Uncontrolled
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