We advertise all available positions on our Careers page.
To see what’s on offer, browse our available job vacancies and click on any that take your interest to see the details.
Tips for your application
To apply for a role you'll need to submit a cover letter and resume. You may also be asked to provide a response to the key selection criteria.
Cover letter
Your cover letter should be no longer than one page in length and provide an overview of your skills and experience. This letter explains why you are interested in the position and the reasons why we should hire you.
Resume
A resume provides a summary of your skills, employment history, experience, knowledge and abilities.
An effective resume:
- is tailored to the job you are applying for
- has dot points to separate skills gained through past experience
- has headings and sub-headings to clearly separate different areas such as employment history (including month and year of employment), skills, knowledge and abilities
- has page numbers so we know if pages are missing or out of order
- is two to four pages long
- is relevant and current.
Using our recruitment system
We only accept applications made through our online recruitment portal.
By signing up to our online recruitment system you will be able to submit your application, review progress of the roles you’ve previously applied for and update your personal details.
Closing date for applications
Applications close at 11:55pm (AEDT) on the closing date unless otherwise stated. After this time you will not be able to submit an application online.
If you are still part way through your application when it reaches the closing time, your application will not be submitted successfully. We are unable to accept late applications.
Updating personal details
Once you are registered you can select your personal details and update them at any time. Click ‘MY PROFILE’ from the blue tool bar. Your candidate profile will open and changes can be made.
Withdrawing your application
You can withdraw your application at any time by logging into your account. Click ‘JOB MANAGEMENT’ from the blue tool bar. Under ‘Actions’ you can select the option to ‘Withdraw’. You will receive an email confirmation.
Changing documents
Once you have applied for the position, you are unable to change your documents (e.g. your resume and/or cover letter). If you have made a mistake on your document, please send through your updated document to [email protected] and they can forward this on to the manager.
After you apply
If your application has been successfully uploaded to our online system, you will receive an email notification confirming receipt of your application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, or if you receive an error message, please contact [email protected]
Troubleshooting
If you have issues with submitting your application, please contact People, Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or email [email protected]
Interviews
Following the closing date for each position, the hiring manager reviews all applications and then draws up a short-list up usually within two (2) weeks.
If you're shortlisted for an interview, we'll contact you by phone.
Our job interviews are conducted by a panel of 2 to 3 people and follow a structured format. All applicants are asked the same questions, with follow-up questions dependent on responses.
During the interview, we'll also let you know about any pre-employment checks we may need to do if you're one of the preferred candidates, such as:
- medical
- working with children
- police
- right to work in Australia.
We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce at Boroondara and promote equity of access to employment opportunities. If you require any additional support or adjustments for interview arrangements, just let us know in advance.
Successful candidates
If your interview is successful, we'll conduct reference and any other relevant pre-employment checks.
If you're then selected for a position, you'll receive a letter of offer from our online recruitment system and a welcome pack in the mail.
Unsuccessful candidates
If you're not shortlisted for an interview, you'll receive an email to let you know that your application has been unsuccessful. However, we encourage you to keep an eye out for jobs that might be of interest and to apply for other roles that you may be suitable for.
Good luck with your application!