Following the application close date, all applications will be received by the relevant supervisor and reviewed for shortlisting purposes. If successful in securing an interview, applicants should expect to hear from the supervisor who will arrange this, generally within a few weeks following the application close date. Interviews, reference checking and any other skills tests are then conducted. All candidates will be notified in writing to acknowledge
receipt of their application and also to inform them of the outcome of their application at the end of the recruitment process.

THE INTERVIEW:
Applicants should expect to be interviewed by two or three people from the organisation. It will generally be two representatives from the relevant department and a member of the Organisation Development team. Interviews usually last for approximately 45 minutes to an hour and will draw on behavioural-based interviewing techniques.

PROOF OF QUALIFICATIONS:
All offers of employment will be conditional on the successful applicant providing original or certified copies of all relevant qualifications. A photocopy of these qualifications will be made and kept on the employee's personnel file.

POLICE CHECKS:
Applicants may be required to undergo a Police Check prior to commencement of their position, depending on the nature of the role.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL/PRE-EXISTING ILLNESS:
Applicants may be asked to undergo a medical assessment that will relate to skills required within the relevant position. All new employees will be required to complete a pre-existing injury declaration form.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Most new employees of the City of Greater Geelong will be required to complete a three month probationary period before being confirmed as a permanent employee of the City. The requirement for a probationary period will generally be listed on the position description.