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Application Information

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How to Apply

Permanent Recruitment Process

The recruitment and selection process for each position is unique, however here is a general guideline of what you may expect when applying for a position with VenuesWest. If you are not successful at the end of the selection process you may find it useful to phone the contact person in your notification letter for feedback to assist you in applying for future positions.

Step 1: Submit your application on time

At this point; you would have considered the vacant position to determine if you are what we are looking for and if the position will suit you. Your application is to provide us with enough information for us to consider what you can offer us against the work related requirements (selection criteria) listed in the job description and advertisement. Please read the application instructions carefully to apply correctly. Your application must be submitted by the closing date.

Step 2: Short-listing

A selection panel will review all applications received and assess them against the selection criteria to make a list of the candidates that most suit the advertised position. If you have been successful in making the shortlist, you can normally expect to be contacted to arrange an interview within two weeks of the closing application date.

Step 3: The Interview

Face to face interviews are usually conducted with a selection panel consisting of the person who would likely become your direct supervisor, a Human Resources representative and, in some cases, a third independent person. When we contact you about the interview we will advise you of the selection panel member’s details.
The interview is a chance for us all to meet in a non-threatening environment. You will be asked a number of questions that are related directly to the requirements of the position you are applying for (selection criteria).

Step 4: Referee checks

If you are one of our preferred candidates, two reference checks about your ability to do the job will be conducted with referees who have previously worked with you. If you are an interviewed candidate, it is advisable that you inform your referees to expect possible contact from us.

Step 5: Decision time

Lastly, we gather all the evidence we have collected throughout the entire process from beginning to end, and determine the candidates who have proven to meet the selection criteria. Where there is more than one suitable applicant we will assess the individuals against the work related requirements as well as the business and diversity needs of our agency. We may in some cases also request a further interview, technical skill testing or work placement medical assessment.

Step 6: Position offered

The position will be offered to the preferred applicant and the candidate is given the opportunity to accept or decline the position.

We will notify all applicants in writing of our final decision normally within one week of the conclusion of interviews including those applicants who did not get shortlisted.

Step 7: Feedback

If you are not successful at the end of the selection process you may find it useful to phone the contact person in your notification letter for feedback to assist you in applying for future positions.

Please be advised that the Public Sector Management (Breaches of Public Sector Standards) Regulations 2005 were amended on 1 November 2008. Under the previous regulations agencies were required to provide unsuccessful applicants with a 10 day period to lodge a breach claim in relation to the recruitment process. Under these new regulations the agencies have the opportunity to opt for a shorter breach claim period.

As a result should you be an unsuccessful candidate you will only be provided with 4 days following the end of the recruitment process to lodge a breach claim. Should you wish to source further information on this now you may access the information page available a.

Casual Recruitment Process

The recruitment and selection process for each position in VenuesWest is unique so this is a general overview of the casual recruitment process.

Registration - Registering for general casual employment:

We keep a continuous database of applicants interested in gaining casual employment with VenuesWest. If you are interested in working at any of our venues as a casual employee, you are able to register on this database. As casual opportunities arise, this database will be searched and suitable candidates contacted. If you do not gain employment within three months of registering, this may just mean that no opportunities arose during this period (especially as some positions are seasonal/sessional).

Advertised positions – Applying for an advertised position:

From time to time we also advertise specific casual positions. These are always advertised on the WA Government Jobs Board. Those who have registered on the casual recruitment database will be notified of advertised casual positions as matched to their profile.

Application Help

By your interest in an advertised position with VenuesWest, you have commenced the first step toward gaining employment with Western Australia’s premier sports, recreation and entertainment venues.

To assist you in applying for positions at VenuesWest, just select from one of the menu items below.

Using the Government Jobs Application Site
Register for Casual Employment
Applying for an Advertised Vacancy
Preparing Your Application

Your Resume
Your Statement Addressing the Selection Criteria
Your Cover Letter (optional)

Submitting Your Application

Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Standard
Equal Employment Opportunity

Using the Government Jobs Application Site

Once you have logged in, you can create a “search profile” in ‘My Jobs’ section. Select the type of positions you are interested in and ensure you select ‘Yes’ to be emailed job notifications. To be only notified of jobs available with VenuesWest, please select “VenuesWest” in the Agency section.

For security reasons, the JOBS WA session will time-out after one hour, it is therefore recommended that you log on before starting your application and click ‘save’ at least every half hour. If the system does time-out, then you will able to log in and continue your application. If you do not log in and the system times out, you will have to start your application again.

Please do not leave your application to the last minute. If there are several people submitting their application in the last few minutes prior to the cut off time, delays will occur and your submission may not be included, so it is recommended that you do not leave it until the last minute.

It's best if you write your responses to the Application Questions in Word (or similar) first. There is no spell or grammar check on the Jobs WA system.

Register for Casual Employment

Steps:

1. Click here or go to www.jobs.wa.gov.au and click on “Search for job vacancies”, select “VenuesWest” in the agency field and hit the search button.
2. Click on “Register for Casual Employment”.
3. Click on the “Apply for job” button at the bottom of the advertisement.
4. Login if you already have a login with jobs.wa.gov.au or register (recommended), or continue with application.
5. You will be required to fill in your personal details. If you are not attaching a prepared resume/CV, please complete all areas. If you have a resume/CV to attach, you will only be required to complete the fields in red.
6. You will be asked a series of questions next. This process will take about 10-15 minutes to complete all questions. These questions are aimed at assisting us in finding a suitable placement for you.
7. Attach your current resume/CV if available.
8. Submit your application.
9. When a casual employment opportunity arises, we will search the applications for those interested in the position.
10. If you are a match, we will contact you via email or phone to advise of the opening and give the opportunity to discuss further your suitability, potential hours and/or interest.

Due to the number of registrations received, it is not possible to contact everyone individually.

If you are not successful in obtaining a placement within six months of registering, you will be required to re-register after this time.

Applying for an Advertised Vacancy

Preparing Your Application:

VenuesWest is now using the WA Government Jobs Board websiteto accept, process and manage all applications for advertised vacancies. When you click on the "current vacancies" section of our website, a link to this website will open in a new window.

The first time you access this site to submit an application you will be required to enter your name and email address and will then be sent a password for future use.

Your Resume/CV:

Your resume should include the following:

Personal details;
Record of your academic and/or professional training and qualifications;
A brief description of work experience, documented from most recent to least recent;
Description of your achievements or accomplishments relevant to the position.

Your Statement Addressing the Selection Criteria (If applicable):

For most advertised positions, you will be required to complete a statement addressing the selection criteria. You will need to complete this statement in a separate document and save on your computer before progressing to "Apply for Job".

It is suggested that you use each selection criterion as a heading.
Compose up to a ½ page statement on each criterion which relates your experience to that criterion, how you possess those skills or knowledge; and events or projects where you have used these attributes.
Use specific examples to demonstrate to the selection panel how you meet each of the requirements of the position.

Click here for more information to help you with addressing selection criteria.
Once you have responded to each of the criteria and saved your work to your computer, log into the www.jobs.wa.gov.au site and proceed through to applying for the advertised vacancy.

Covering Letter (Optional):

If you wish you can summarise your experience and/or briefly explain to the selection panel your motivation for applying for the vacancy.

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Submitting Your Application

Submitting your application by the online method proposed is preferred. However, if you are unable to submit your application this way, you may provide it in one of the following formats marked Private and Confidential to the Human Resources Coordinator:

Delivery in person:
Deliver to WA VenuesWest, Main Reception, Challenge Stadium, Stephenson Avenue, Mt Claremont.
Postal Delivery:
PO Box 302
CLAREMONT WA 6010
Fax:
(08) 9441 8250

Keep a copy of your application. It will be useful for reference should you be short-listed for interview.
Ensure that your complete application reaches Human Resources prior to the closing date deadline stated in the advertisement.

If submitting your application in one of these alternative methods, please advise the Human Resources Office by phoning 9441 8362 to ensure your application is received.

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Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Standard

VenuesWest adheres to the Public Sector Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Standard to ensure that the most suitable and available people are selected and appointed. Details of this standard are available to download by clicking here Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Standard and a guide to breach claims can be downloaded by clicking here Breach Claim Guide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer VenuesWest promotes a workplace that is free from employment practices that are biased or discriminate unlawfully against employees or potential employees. VenuesWest also encourages employment from diverse backgrounds.