Recruitment Process and Guidelines

Important notes

  • The Shire of Nannup is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Reasonable workplace adjustments will be made for people with a disability.

Application process and guidance

The following information has been provided to assist you with applying for a job with the Shire of Nannup.

Application checklist

Your application should include the following information:

  • A covering letter.
  • A copy of your current Résumé / CV.
  • Contact details of three employment referees.

Covering Letter

The covering letter gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself to the interview panel. You may wish to summarise your application and emphasise your strongest points and achievements. Your application should contain a maximum three page covering letter describing your demonstrated, Role Requirements as stated in the position description.

Résumé or CV document

You should attach a copy of your current resume, listing any relevant academic achievements, professional training, memberships, and relevant employment experience.

Referees

You should include the names and contact details of at least three referees we can contact to provide information on your past work performance, preferably one to be your current employer.

Lodging your application

Your can submit your application in the following ways:

  • Email hr@nannup.wa.gov.au,
  • Post, PO Box 11 Nannup 6275
  • In person at the Shire Administration building 15 Adam St, Nannup.

Selection on the Basis of Merit

All applications will be assessed against the same criteria included in the position description.

 No application will be considered until after the advertised closing date at which time it will be assessed. Selection will be based on highest merit for the position, past experience and the ability to perform the advertised position.

Application acknowledgement and status

 Once your application has been submitted, you will receive an acknowledgement via email.

  • Applicants will be shortlisted against a scoring matrix for interviews.
  • Applicants will be contacted if they have made it to the next stage of the recruitment process. The selection process can take some time. 
  • The successful applicant will be contacted by a representative of the Interview Panel to verbally offer the position.  They will then forward a written offer and contract. 
  • All unsuccessful applications will be notified in writing.
  • To check the progress of your application, please telephone the contact person in the Position Description document.

Preparing for an interview

 To prepare for an interview, read the Position Description, focusing on your experience, capabilities and qualifications required to fulfil the role.

  • Think of examples of work situations where you would have applied the relevant skills and knowledge.
  • Focus on the responsibilities of the position and think about how you would carry them out.
  • Try to identify examples of your past experiences that are similar, or skills that would be transferable to the position you have applied for.
  • You will need to be able to identify the outcome and achievements of your past situations.

Interviews

Interviews are held at the Nannup Shire Administration Office with a selection panel of up to three (3) members.

 The interview is structured to achieve the following outcomes:

  • Validate that you can perform specific duties and tasks.
  • Assess whether the behaviours and competencies that you have demonstrated match with those required for the position.
  • Assist the selection panel to assess your overall suitability for the position.
  • To assist you in deciding if the role is a good fit for you.

 During the interview, the selection panel will write notes and assess your answers in response to the structured questions. This ensures the applicants are examined in objective and informed manner. Should you not understand the question asked during the interview, please seek clarification before answering. There will be an opportunity at the end of the interview to ask questions you may have about the position’s requirements, working with the organisation or living in the area.

Referee and background checks

If shortlisted, following an interview the referees you nominated will be contacted to further substantiate your application for the position.

 For some positions, it may be necessary to verify the information you have provided such as qualifications or undertake certain pre-employment checks. All positions at the Shire require a national police clearance and pre-employment medical assessment.

Following Interviews

The preferred candidate will be contacted with a verbal offer, followed by an agreed formal offer.

Unsuccessful Application

Unsuccessful applicants will be advised once a successful applicant has been confirmed.

Further Information

Should you require further information about the position, please contact us on (08) 9756 1018 or hr@nannup.wa.gov.au.

 

Canvassing of Councillors or staff will disqualify an applicant.