All applications should be sent to the Recruitment Administration Officer as detailed below.
Applications are accepted by email, fax or standard mail unless otherwise indicated.
Please note that the phone number listed below is only for enquiries about the general recruitment process.
Most enquiries should however be directed to the relevant supervisor as outlined in the following section.

Recruitment Administration Officer Organisation Development Department City of Greater Geelong PO Box 104 GEELONG VIC 3220

Email: careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au Phone: 5227 0273 Fax: 5227 0292

For details on the Recruitment process phone 5227 0273.

ENQUIRIES:
Please direct all enquiries regarding the position you are applying for to the contact name listed on the Position Description. The contact name provided is generally that of the role's immediate supervisor and therefore the person most qualified to answer your queries.

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION:
In order to apply for a position at the City, your application should contain an updated version of your resume that clearly outlines your employment background. In addition you will be required to attach a cover letter which details your suitability for the position and preferably relates back to the selection criteria. Finally you should have suitable referees ready in case they are required. It is not necessary for you to include their details in your initial application,
however if requested, you will need to be able to provide at least two professional referees from your current or past employment. These referees should be individuals that you have directly reported to or performed work for. Some positions may also specify the need to complete an application form, which will be attached to the relevant position description.

PRIVACY:
The information supplied with your application is being collected by Council for the purpose of recruitment only and will not be used for any reason beyond this, unless the applicant is successful in obtaining the position. All details of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed following the closure of the recruitment job, ensuring compliance with privacy legislation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
City of Greater Geelong is an equal opportunity employer which aims to ensure that fair, equitable and non discriminatory consideration is given to all applicants, regardless of age, sex, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, race or religious background. We ensure compliance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1995 (Vic) and other relevant employment law.

PRE-REQUISITES FOR EMPLOYMENT:
It should be noted that successful applicants must provide proof of permission to work in Australia prior to commencement of duties. This may be in the form of a passport or birth certificate identifying Australian citizenship or a valid work visa.