Recruitment process

The University seeks to appoint candidates on merit whose expectations match our goals and values and importantly, the position selection criteria. The recruitment process allows us to find out more about you and for you to find out more about Deakin. Each position has designated selection criteria which form the basis of the recruitment process. By ensuring that the successful candidate meets the criteria, the University aims to establish a positive and sustainable employment relationship. The recruitment process is inclusive and designed to meet legislative requirements. It encompasses the following stages:

Advertising

Vacant positions within the University are advertised either internally and/or externally. Occasionally recruitment agencies are used for specific positions. All vacant positions are advertised on our website, so keep us book marked for a quick reference for future employment opportunities. Advertisements on our website are linked to the relevant position description which contains the selection criteria. To find out more about a position, applicants should download the position description.

Applications

Information on how to apply for jobs at Deakin can be found at http://www.deakin.edu.au/careers-at-deakin/employment/apply.php

If you lodge your application online an email acknowledgement will be received. If your application is received by post you will not receive an acknowledgement.

Reference Checks

Depending upon the level of the position, reference checks will be undertaken for short listed candidates, prior to interview and/or reference checks will be undertaken on the preferred candidate after interview.

Interview

After the closing date, all applications are sent to the relevant area to be short listed. Applicants who are short listed are contacted and invited to attend for interview. This process can take some time to organise as the interview dates and times are dependent on the availability of selection committee members. An interview is usually conducted by a selection committee. The selection committee is made up of representatives from the work area/ Faculty or Division and at least one representative who is external to the work area.

Further Interviews

Not all situations require a further interview, however the panel may request to meet with an applicant for a second or third time. We encourage applicants to use the opportunity to find out more about Deakin.

Selection

Selection recommendations are made by the panel based on the application, the interview and often, referee comments. Once an offer of employment is made and accepted by the preferred candidate, Deakin will contact interviewed applicants who were not successful.

Applicants who are not shortlisted for interview will be notified by email (sent to the email address as specified in the online application form).

Offer

The Chair of the selection committee must gain approval from the Organisational Head before a verbal offer of employment can be made. On acceptance of any verbal offer and agreement on a commencement date, a written offer of employment will be sent. An acceptance in writing is required before commencing employment at Deakin.

Privacy

The University is subject to the Information Privacy Act 2000 (Vic.). Personal information supplied in your application or otherwise collected from you in the recruitment process will be used to process your application and make contact with you if required. In the case of unsuccessful applicants, the information will be destroyed after 6 months. You have the right to access your personal information held by the University. Requests for access are managed under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic.). If you do not supply information requested in the recruitment process there may be a negative impact on the assessment of your application. Please contact the Human Resources Division on on (03) 924 68139.

The University's information privacy policy may be viewed on the Guide or by contacting the Privacy Officer on (03) 9246 8114 or at privacy@deakin.edu.au.

Enquiries

At any stage of the selection process, we welcome applicant enquiries about the progress of their application. The timeframe for the full selection process is approximately 4 - 6 weeks for general staff appointments. The timeframe for academic staff appointments or senior staff appointments may be longer.

Please contact HR Reception on (03) 924 68139.

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11th March 2011