Applying for ASO2 positions within TAFE SA Regional
TAFE SA Regional welcomes your interest in this position. Your application is often your first point of contact
with the selection panel and your first opportunity to convince panel members that you warrant further
consideration. To assist you in maximising your chances of success, it is suggested that you carefully read the
following guidelines.
Before you start your Application
Before you start your application, please read carefully the Job and Person Specification relating to the position.
You may wish to speak with the Contact Person (stated in the advertisement) about the position, and ask
questions or request further relevant information such as copies of the Annual Report, organisational charts or
any other information relevant to the position. We also encourage you to access our Department’s Internet site
at www.tafesa.edu.au .
Electronic Job Application
The Electronic Job Application form is available from the Human Resources Consultant, as listed in the
advertisement, or you can download a copy from the Notice of Vacancies (NOV) website
(www.vacancies.sa.gov.au).
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Complete the Personal Details section on Page 1.
Tab through to Page 2 and address the Essential Criteria, this section is to be a maximum of 3 pages.
Page 3 is for your information only.
Your application is to be a maximum of 4 pages only.
Email your application, with current Resume (including 3 referees), to the Human Resources Consultant.
Response to the Selection Criteria
It is the responsibility of the selection panel to recommend the applicant who best meets the requirements of the
Person Specification in terms of the definition of merit found in the Public Sector Act – namely “the extent to
which each of the applicants has abilities, aptitude, skills, qualifications, knowledge, experience (including
community services) and personal qualities relevant to the carrying out of the duties in question”.
In your electronic application (page 2) 6 criteria have been selected which directly relate to Essential Minimum
Requirements of the Person Specification of the Job and Person Specification, a copy of which is also on the NOV
website. The selection panel makes an initial assessment of applicants’ merit in relation to this criteria on the
application. Applications that do not adequately address each of the criteria outlined in the
Electronic Application Form, are unlikely to be considered further in the selection process.
Therefore, in your application, you must be able to demonstrate that:
 you meet all of the Criteria listed on Page 2. Please provide specific examples outlining your skills,
experience and knowledge of each criteria, and how you put them into practice. To simply state that you
have this ability, skill or experience is not enough!
You should also include in your application your potential for development, your understanding of issues relating
to the position as well as the relevance and transferability of your skills, knowledge, experience and abilities
acquired from community service organisations, social and recreational clubs (ie fund raising for voluntary
agencies may have contributed to your development of improved negotiation skills).
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Resume
As a part of your application, please provide a resume that outlines your:
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Name, address and contact telephone numbers, including an email address where applicable
Current position title (and classification level if currently a SA Public Sector employee)
Employment History (most recent first, and from at least the past 10 years) and other relevant
experience/history. (Please state whether your employment was full or part time, including the months of
employment, as this will assist in determination of an appropriate salary level, should you be the successful
applicant)
Education details (including copies of any relevant academic qualifications, typing speed statements etc
required for the position)
Three current referees’ details, including names, position titles, addresses, telephone numbers and email
addresses.
Your Responsibility
Once you have completed your application, it will be YOUR responsibility to ensure that:
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the criteria in the Electronic Application Form has been adequately addressed, with specific examples
provided to back up claims;
you have demonstrated, with examples, that you can perform all the duties of the position;
you have provided proof of your qualifications;
your overseas qualifications are assessed to equivalent Australian qualifications by contacting the Overseas
Qualification Assessment Service available under the Immigration SA website (costs incurred will be your
responsibility) http://www.immigration.sa.gov.au/site/services_qualifications.php
you proof-read your application and check for any grammar and spelling errors;
you email your electronic application, resume and Employment Declaration form to the Human Resources
Consultant designated in the advertisement for the vacancy. Your application must reach the designated
officer by 5.00 pm on the closing date. Selection Panels are not responsible to follow-up or further consider
incomplete, inadequate and/or late applications.
Please note: If you are not currently working in this Department (DFEEST), you will be required to complete
an Employment Declaration, also available from the NOV website. Please download, complete and forward
with your Application.
you have included the names, position titles, telephone number and email addresses of referees.
Criminal History Check
The advertisement, the Electronic Application Form and the Job and Person Specification (under special
conditions) will include the following statement: “Appointment to this position will be subject to a
satisfactory criminal history check.” This is a requirement for this position and will form part of the
selection process. For information on this process please contact the chairperson or Human Resources.
Equal Employment Opportunities
The Government of South Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and all selection decisions and
appointments are free from discrimination or nepotism. They are based on an assessment of the merit of the
applicants’ abilities, aptitudes, skills, qualifications, knowledge, experience (including community experience) and
personal qualities. Potential for development may also be considered. The grounds for unlawful discrimination
are defined in the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
Further Information
Please feel welcome to contact the Human Resources Unit, TAFE SA Whyalla Campus, on 8648 8716 or 8648
8726 for further information.
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