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Position Applying For
Position Name
Position Number
About you
Full name:
*
(required)
Address:
*
(required)
Phone number:
*
(required)
Email:
*
(required)
Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin?
*
(required)
Yes
No
Do you have? (tick all that apply)
Current Driver's Licence
Current First Aid Certificate
Current Working with Children Check
Are you willing to undertake a Police Check if required?
*
(required)
Yes
No
I already have a valid Police Check (not more than 6 months old)
What is your availability to work e.g. hours, days and date of commencement:
*
(required)
Where did you see the position advertised?
*
(required)
Pyrenees Shire Council Website
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Seek
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Other
Right to Work: Please note that in order to work at the Pyrenees Shire Council, you must have the legal right or be in the process to obtain permissions to work in Australia.
Are you an Australian Citizen?
*
(required)
Yes
No
If you are not an Australian Citizen, please tick the appropriate evidence you can provide:
Certificate of evidence of resident status
Valid visa with work right
Not Applicable
Please upload certificate or visa
Professional Referees
I hereby agree to the following nominated persons acting as referees and being contacted for the purpose of seeking referee information regarding my previous employment performance and my suitability for future employment:
*
(required)
Yes
No
I confirm that the referees listed have been contacted by me and have consented to acting as referees on my behalf. I understand that failure to gain the consent of the persons listed to act as referees may result in the Pyrenees Shire Council not considering me for employment:
*
(required)
Yes
No
I further understand that only information which may assist me gain employment or assess my suitability for employment will be sought from the referees, and that such information will be handled in accordance with the Pyrenees Shire Council's Privacy Act Policy and Victorian Information Privacy Act 2000, including the provision of access to that information:
*
(required)
Yes
No
Professional Referee 1
Name (Direct Supervisor if possible):
*
(required)
Company:
*
(required)
Position:
Phone Number:
*
(required)
Professional Referee 2
Name (Direct Supervisor if possible):
*
(required)
Company:
*
(required)
Position:
Phone Number:
*
(required)
Professional Referee 3
Name:
Company:
Position:
Phone Number:
Key Selection Criteria Questionnaire
Please provide a response to the following questions to assist with addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
1. Have you read the Position Description?
*
(required)
Yes
No
2. Why are you applying for this role?
*
(required)
3. Displayed capacity to operate in a team orientated environment.
3a. Have you worked as part of a team recently?
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(required)
Yes
No
3b. Approximately how many years have you worked in a team environment?
*
(required)
Please Select
1 to 3
3 to 5
5 to 10
More than 10
Not applicable
3c. Do you enjoy working in a team environment?
*
(required)
Yes
No
3d. Do you communicate well with other employees?
*
(required)
Yes
No
3e. Have you been required to communicate with the general public in your previous roles?
*
(required)
Yes
No
3f. Further detail:
4. Demonstrate an understanding of basic OH&S and Environmental workplace requirements.
4a. Are you aware of basic Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental requirements?
*
(required)
Yes
No
4b. Have you recently been in a role that required Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental requirements applied?
*
(required)
Yes
No
4c. Please list any Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental courses you have undertaken:
4d. Further detail:
5. Demonstrated Horticultural Qualification(s) and / or extensive experience (3 to 5 years minimum).
5a. Do you have qualifications and/or extensive experience in Horticulture?
*
(required)
Yes
No
5b. How many years' experience do you have?
*
(required)
Please Select
1 to 3
3 to 5
5 to 10
More than 10
Not applicable
5c. Further detail:
6. Demonstrated experience operating Parks and Gardens maintenance machinery.
6a. Do you have experience with Parks and Gardens maintenance machinery?
*
(required)
Yes
No
6b. How many years' experience do you have?
*
(required)
Please Select
1 to 3
3 to 5
5 to 10
More than 10
Not applicable
6c. Examples / further detail:
7. Basic Literacy and Numeracy skills
7a. Do you have basic literacy and numeracy skills?
*
(required)
Yes
No
7b. Further detail:
8. Medium Rigid Victorian Drivers Licence.
8a. Do you have a current Medium Rigid Victorian Drivers licence?
*
(required)
Yes
No
8b. Do you hold any other endorsed licenses?
*
(required)
Yes
No
8c. Further details, include all licenses:
9. Is there anything further you would like to add to assist with your application?
Application Checklist - for your application to be valid, please ensure you have uploaded all applicable documents.
Required Documents - Applicants must provide: responses to the questionnaire, a cover letter identifying your interest in the position and a Curriculum Vitae.
Please upload your cover letter identifying your interest in the position.
*
(required)
Please upload your current Curriculum Vitae.
*
(required)
Have you included:
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(required)
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