Thank you for your interest in working at Griffith University. The information below has been compiled to assist you in preparing your application.
Position details
Details of the position are outlined in the position description. Should you require any further information, this can be obtained by contacting the position contact named in the advertisement.
Your application
When submitting an application for a position at Griffith University, it must be marked private and confidential, include the reference number for the position quoted in the advertisement, and should contain the following supporting documentation:
- A cover letter and CV/Resume
- Response to the selection criteria (if applicable)
Cover letter
A cover letter should provide a brief overview of your employment history, skills and experience. For further guidance on how to write a cover letter please click here.
CV/Resume
Your CV/Resume outlines your previous employment history, qualifications and current referees. For further guidance on how to compile your CV/Resume please click here.
Response to selection criteria
The selection process at Griffith University is based on an assessment of relative merit in relation to the selection criteria. As the first stage of the selection process is based on your written application, it is important that you provide the selection committee with information that demonstrates your ability to satisfy the selection criteria. For further guidance on how to address selection criteria please click here.
Submitting your application
All applications should be submitted online and will be acknowledged within 24 hours.
Please ensure that your application is received by 4.30pm on the closing date. Late applications may be considered under special circumstances, at the discretion of the Chair of the Selection Committee.
Assessing your application
The steps include:
- A Selection Committee will consider all applications received by the specified closing date
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview with the Selection Committee
- In the event that you are shortlisted, you will be advised if any additional documentation is required at the time of interview
- Shortlisted applicants, in addition to the interview, may be required to complete other selection assessments (such as work tests or similar)
- Please advise if you have any special requirements for attendance at the interview, such as building access or communication assistance
- The Selection Committee will contact the referees of the most competitive applicants and information gathered will be cited in the selection report
- The successful applicant will be recommended for appointment
- All interviewed applicants will be notified of the selection outcome, with post-selection feedback available, on request only, through the Chair of the Selection Committee
- All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application.
Further information
Additional information regarding our recruitment and selection policies, including information on our history, values, future direction and culture and benefits, can be accessed from the About Griffith website.
Griffith University has a genuine commitment to Equity and Diversity. Information requested, will not be available for the selection committee to view. If you would like further information on Griffith University's Equity and Diversity strategy, please visit our website or contact our Principle HR Adviser on (07) 3735 6404.
Griffith collects, stores and uses personal information for the purpose of administering job vacancies. The information collected is confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent, except to meet government, legal or other regulatory authority requirements. Further information is available in the University's Privacy Plan or by contacting the Executive Officer (Council) on (07) 3735 7130.
We trust you have found this information useful in preparing your application and wish you every success in securing a position at Griffith University.