To apply for your dream role at UniSC, visit our careers page and find the position that aligns with your aspirations. Enter your details and submit your application. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to the contact person listed in the job advertisement.

Depending on the position, you may be required to submit different documents along with your application. In some cases, a resume alone will suffice, while in others, you may need to provide supplementary documentation such as a response to selection criteria or a cover letter. Please review the job advertisement carefully to determine the specific requirements.

For non-academic opportunities, ensure that your resume showcases your current and past employment information, responsibilities, and education within the last 7-10 years. Tailor your resume to the position description where possible.

If you're an academic applicant, highlight your achievements such as research, publications, teaching experience, speaking engagements, volunteer work, community involvement, board memberships, honors, awards, and professional associations.

The selection criteria listed within the position description outlines the qualifications, skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal qualities required for success in the position. As a component of your application, please ensure to address each criterion individually, providing brief and focused responses. You may find it helpful to use the STAR (Situation - Task – Action - Result) format to structure your responses where appropriate.

After submitting your application, you will receive an automated email acknowledgement. The shortlisting process typically occurs within a week of the closing date. If you are shortlisted, we will invite you for an interview. Should you require any specific accommodations or support to attend the interview, please inform us in advance.

Preparing for your interview is crucial and may increase your chances of success. Here are some suggestions:

• Learn about our history, offerings, and strategic direction. Some helpful links include:

• • About UniSC

  • Strategic Plan 2021 – 2024

  • UniSC News

  • Our rankings

  • Key statistics

  • Sustainability

  • Research

  • Diversity and inclusion

  • Structure

• Prepare for interview questions related to the position responsibilities and selection criteria.
• Prepare specific examples from your past experiences.
• Bring any relevant documents or work samples that support your application, such as work samples.
• Prepare questions to ask the selection panel.
• Face-to-face-interviews: familiarise yourself with directions and parking arrangements for the campus you will be visiting, and ensure you arrive on time for the interview.
• Virtual interviews: generally occur on zoom, please ensure you have a stable internet connection, your headset has clear audio, your camera is working, and your environment is clear from distractions.
• The selection panel will ask questions related to your notice period, salary expectations and referees, please ensure you have prepared responses to these important elements. UniSC generally appoints at the base of the salary scale, for information on remuneration at UniSC, read our UniSC Enterprise Agreement.

During the interview, make the most of the opportunity to showcase your qualifications and learn more about UniSC:

• Be concise and truthful in your responses.
• Actively listen to the questions and ask for clarification if needed.
• Offer additional relevant information to support your application.

Pay attention to your body language and maintain a professional demeanor throughout the interview.

Reference checks may be conducted for preferred applicants to verify and supplement the information provided. These checks may be done virtually through our third-party provider, Xref, or over the phone by the Chair of the selection committee. Please note that unverified written references will not be accepted.

If you are selected for the position, a member of the selection committee will contact you by phone. This is a good opportunity to ensure you are confirming your salary expectations with the Chairperson, noting appointments at UniSC are generally made at the base of the salary scale. Our salaries can be accessed through our Enterprise Agreement. Following, you will receive a written offer of employment which you will be able to review and accept online.

In the event that your application is not successful, you will receive email notification from our careers team.

In the event that you are interviewed and unfortunately have been unsuccessful in being appointed, you will receive communication on behalf of the chair of the selection panel. Should you need to follow up, the chairperson’s details are available on the careers portal, alternatively you can contact our Talent Acquisition team on unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

The selection committee determine the alignment between the applicant to the selection criteria. The panel’s decision will consider the application, interview, reference reports and other selection measures where applicable, such as work based or psychometric assessments.