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Applying for Jobs at Adelaide
This guide to applying for jobs at the University of Adelaide is written for:
- prospective employees interested in applying for positions at the University of Adelaide
- graduates of the University of Adelaide applying for jobs
- any member of staff who is currently employed by the University of Adelaide and planning to apply for a job within the University.
It aims to help you understand what the University is looking for from prospective employees and assist you in presenting yourself both in your written application and at interview in a positive and professional manner.
The guide is divided into separate, self-contained sections. You can either focus on a particular section that interests you, or work through the entire document.
The University is unique in how it vets written applications, so it is important to pay special attention to the Job Application Tools and refer to these, particularly when drafting your written application.
Determine your Job Priorities
Before you apply for a vacant position, it is important to consider what you really want from your employment. Only when you have done so can you effectively decide whether a job is going to meet your needs.
When determining what is most important to you in a job, consider your:
- overall goals and needs, both short-term and long-term.
- skills
- work values.
To help determine your job priorities complete these three exercises.
Research the University
Once you've determine your personal job priorities, it is important to find out about your employer so that you can determine whether or not your interests, goals and ethics match. Researching the University will give you an edge in promoting yourself through your job application and during the interview, because you can tailor your application and interview answers to address or relate to our activities, needs and goals. When your knowledge of the University emerges through your job application and during the interview it demonstrates initiative and shows the Appointment Committee that you have effective research skills and a genuine interest in working at the University.
A good starting point for researching the University is to take a look at our Strategic Plan. You should also browse the About the University website, which has information about our Mission, Vision and Values, University Facts and Figures, as well as historical information.
Advertised Positions
If you've decided a job at the the University of Adelaide is for you, check out the currently advertised positions.
We recruits staff through a variety of channels including newspapers, online job sites, recruitment agencies, and the University website.
The Jobs @ Adelaide website is the definitive resource for selection criteria, duty statements, application details and other general information about vacant positions.
Please note that persons not already working at the University cannot be selected for internally advertised positions.
Applicants seeking casual work at the University can register by downloading our online form.
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About the Job
There are several ways in which you can find out more information about a particular vacancy. Many positions will have a series of requirements outlining details the applicant needs to be aware of. Aside from details on remuneration, contact persons and deadlines, most University job advertisements will include:
- Position Description
- Selection Criteria
Position Descriptions for Professional Staff
Position Descriptions have been implemented to replace Duty Statements and Selection Criteria for Professional Staff positions. The purpose of the Position Description is to give applicants and the Appointment Committee a list of the core duties that make up the job role.
The Position Description outlines the position in terms of objectives, responsibilities and outcomes, capabilities and behaviours, and knowledge and experience required to successfully perform the role.
When applying for a role you should address the knowledge and experience and qualifications sections within the position description.
Position Descriptions will outline the following information:
- the main tasks and responsibilities of the job
- the amount of time required to perform each task
- to whom the position reports
- how many positions are supervised, if any.
*Position Descriptions now replace Duty Statements for Professional Staff.
The purpose of the knowledge and experience and qualifications sections are to:
- provide both job applicants and the Appointment Commitee with a definitive list of the skills and knowledge that the position requires
- create a benchmark against which all applicants can be fairly judged, initially at the shortlisting stage and then at the interview and final selection stage
- assist in ensuring that selection is based on merit.
You must address all criteria to enhance your chance of success.
Selection Criteria for Academic Staff
The primary duties for academic staff are research, scholarship and teaching. Selection Criteria for academic positions are statements of the attributes necessary to carry out the duties of the position, and relate to the levels of skills and experience needed to perform those duties.To a degree, academic staff are assumed to possess certain attributes by virtue of their professional training. For example, anyone who has completed a PhD could be expected to have written communication skills, the ability to plan and organise work, and the ability to achieve agreed targets under constant work pressure. However, since candidates will be measured against these criteria, it is best to explicitly list them to avoid confusion.
You must address all criteria to enhance your chance of success.
