Your Application

The following guidelines have been developed to assist you in the preparation of your application.

Eligibility

Applying for a position may take a lot of your time and therefore you should thoroughly read the Job Description Form including the selection criteria to assist you in determining whether you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the role.

To be eligible for current appointment you must have permanent Australian residence status. Non permanent residents who have a working visa are eligible for appointment on a fixed term basis only.

Criminal Records Screening

As part of the selection process for employment with the Insurance Commission, applicants who are offered employment will be required to provide a National Police Clearance (inclusive of Road Traffic Infringements) that has been issued within the past six months.

More information on our approach to criminal records screening.

Your Application

In addition to completing the Application for Vacancy Form you may submit one document containing your resume and any other relevant supporting documentation.

Ideally, your resume should include the following:

• Personal details e.g. name, address, telephone numbers;
• A summary of your work experience commencing with the most recent. Please include dates, details of your responsibilities and your achievements in each job;
• Details of education and training qualifications/achievements particularly those relevant to the position;
• Membership of any professional bodies should also be included; and
• Any activities you have undertaken outside of your work area which are relevant to the job.
• Covering Letter

A covering letter provides a useful introduction to your application. You may care to specify the position you are applying for as well as any relevant information on your availability for an interview.

Your Statement of Claim

In addition to your resume you may include a statement of claim supporting your application. Try not to be too wordy - but do provide some concise examples that support your skills and experience. This statement is not essential and your resume may provide sufficient information to satisfy the selection panel that you are a suitable applicant.

An overall statement of claim rather than addressing each selection criteria is acceptable.

Proof of Education/Formal Qualification(s)

Please do not your original qualifications. Photocopies of relevant qualifications should form part of your application and you may be asked to present originals at a later date.
Note: If you possess qualifications from overseas or interstate, which may not be recognised in Western Australia, it will be necessary for you to supply information on the status of them in terms of a Western Australian equivalent.

Referees

Referees may be contacted to verify your claims in relation to the requirements of the job. It is desirable that one of your referees is a current supervisor and that all referees should be able to provide information on your work performance. Please note that it is not essential that a current supervisor be nominated where such contact may place your current employment at risk.

You should obtain permission from people prior to nominating them as referees. Their names, position and contact number should be included in your resume.

Application Checklist

Before lodging your application please check that you have:

• A covering letter;
• A sufficiently detailed resume with the option of a statement of claim; and
• Included photocopies of any relevant qualifications.

If you are intending to lodge your application by post or in person you must include a completed Application for Vacancy Form.