Recruitment process

Our selection process has been designed to ensure we provide a consistent and timely process for all candidates throughout our recruitment and selection experience. 

Based on the role you have applied for, you may participate in the following recruitment activities.

1. Application
   Once you’ve submitted your application online, you will receive a confirmation email. You can keep track of your application and update your contact details by using your candidate log in. Please do not post, fax or apply by phone.
2. Shortlisting
   During the shortlisting process, all applications are assessed against key criteria required for the role. Shortlisted applicants may receive a brief phone call to discuss your application and any questions you may have prior to being presented to the hiring manager for further consideration.
3. First interview
   A face to face or virtual meeting with the business area, to further discuss the role and your experience. We follow structured interviews comprised behavioural and scenario-based questions. We suggest candidates follow the STAR method to respond – read more below.
4. Assessment task
   Based on the role you have applied for these may include psychometric assessments such as cognitive abilities and working styles) and work sample tasks.
5. Second interview
   The final stage will be a more in-depth interview and discussion regarding your technical and motivational fit for the role, and an opportunity to ask any remaining questions you have.
6. Reference and background checks
   You will be asked to provide the details of two professional referees who we can contact to confirm your experience. Dependent on the role, you may be required to provide information for pre-employment checks. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck.
7. Verbal offer
   If you’ve been successful to progress to the final stage, a verbal offer will be made.
8. Formal offer and onboarding
   If you have verbally accepted our offer, we will send you a formal letter of appointment. Upon acceptance of your offer, the onboarding process will commence.

Using the STAR method

We suggest using the STAR methodology to provide structure when answering interview questions.

Situation: set the scene

Task: describe the purpose

Action: explain what you did

Result: share the outcome

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Yarra Valley Water is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. 

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace.

Should you require any special arrangements to enable you to equitably participate in the interviewing process, please discuss this with your recruitment contact or reach out to [email protected]

Your recruiter will be happy to discuss the support you need in more detail, so that you feel comfortable ahead of your interview with us.

 

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