How to apply for a job A how to guide for candidates

How to apply for a
job
A how to guide for candidates
Effective 29 August 2013
auspost.com.au
Searching for jobs
To begin searching a job with Australia Post, please follow the instructions below.
Click on Jobs under Quick links
To search for advertised vacancies, click View Jobs in the Featured Jobs box.
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A list of vacancies will be displayed. If you wish to view the job description, click the position title.
A new window will be displayed. Here you can view the job description and begin your application. You can
return to the list of vacancies at any stage. If you wish to apply for the selected job posting click the Apply
button.
Note: For assistance please refer to our FAQ and Troubleshooting guide.
Register your interest
If you are unable to locate a suitable vacancy, you may express your interest via the Professional Jobs and
Operations & Support Jobs.
The Jobs at Australia Post page enables you to read detailed descriptions about the many areas of employment
that Australia Post has to offer, and you can express your interest in applying.
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Registered Before?
A new window will appear, if you’ve registered your details
or applied for a role previously, click the Application Wizard
link to login to your account.
You will need to enter your Username and password. Your
username will be the e-mail address that you registered with.
If you have forgotten your password, click the Password
Forgotten link and follow the prompts.
Applying for a job
If you have not previously registered your details in our eRecruitment system, you will need to complete the
mandatory fields to begin your application.
Please note that all mandatory fields are marked with red * asterisks and you won’t be able to progress your
application unless all of these fields have been completed.
Once you have completed the
required fields, ensure that you
have read the Privacy and Data
Usage Consent Statement. Tick
the box to acknowledge that this
has been completed then click
the Register and Apply link.
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1. Personal Data
1. To set up your candidate
profile click on the My Profile
tab and complete the
Personal Data Section.
2. Once you have completed
the form, click the Next Step
button and complete the
remaining tabs.
Note: As you complete each
step, continue to click Next
Step to move on to the next
stage in your application.
Example:
Street/House Number 2: 123
Post Street
Country: Australia
Location: Richmond
State: VIC
Postal Code: 3121
2. Education/Training
1. To include any education or training
information in your application, click the Add
button.
2. You will now be able to complete the fields
and add your information.
Tip: If you are uploading your resume in the Attachments
tab that contains information relating to your
Education/Training, you do not need to fill in the related
sections in your application.
Once you have completed the fields click OK.
You can do this as many times as you require.
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3. Work Experience
1. To include details of your current or
previous work experiences in your application,
click the Add button.
2. You will now be able to complete the fields
and add your information. Once completed,
click the OK button
Tip: If you are uploading your resume in the Attachments
tab and it contains information relating to your
Education/Training you do not need to fill in the related
sections in your application.
4. Attachments
This screen allows you to upload any supporting documentation such as a resume, cover letter, references,
certificates etc.
1. Click Add to select your
attachment and enter the
document details.
2. Enter the document title
3. Select the attachment type
4. Select the language (English)
5. Click Browse to locate the file on your computer.
6. When completed, click the Transfer button and your attachment will be
uploaded.
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5. Qualifications
Australia Post is a diverse organisation with a large variety of jobs that may require different skill sets and
qualifications. At this stage we would like you to tell us about any qualifications or licenses that you have.
1. To begin
entering your
qualifications, click
the Add button.
2. To choose the qualification/s that you have, click in the Selected box and you a tick will appear.
You will also need to select the proficiency of that qualification. To do this, click the drop down box in the Proficiency
column, and select the applicable option.
3. Once you have entered your qualifications, click the OK button.
6. Questionnaires
The Questionnaires may differ depending on
the role applied for.
Please ensure that you complete each
questionnaire.
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7. Cover Letter
After completing the mandatory fields, you are given the option of writing a cover letter.
Please ensure that you chose
the appropriate option in the
How did you find out about
this position/ Australia Post
field.
The cover letter is not mandatory;
however it provides you with an
opportunity to tell us why you are
interested in the job and why we
should choose you.
8. Complete Application
This section gives you an overview of your application and profile. It also requests your permission to release your
application to the Australia Post database.
To submit your application, ensure that relevant consent options have been ticked and click the Send Application
Now button.
Tip: If at any stage you would like to amend your details before finalising your application you can click on the
appropriate section and make the required changes. If you have submitted your application and would like to make any
changes, you can update your application at anytime via the login page.
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