How to apply
Visit I work for NSW for our current vacancies.
If you need more information about a specific job you're applying for, please contact the enquiry person listed in the advertisement.
To help you apply for a role, read these tips on applying and frequently asked questions.
Application process
The stages of a typical recruitment process at NSW Trustee and Guardian include:
1. Application
The job ad and position description will outline what you need to apply for a role which usually includes:
- a cover letter
- an up-to-date resume
- a short response to one or two targeted questions
- any essential requirements.
2. Assessments
You may be asked to complete up to three different types of assessments to help us determine if you are suitable for the job.
Assessments may include:
- an interview
- psychological assessments
- work sample exercises
- technical skills assessments
- situational judgement tests.
3. Referee checks
If you are one of the candidates most suited to the job, we will contact your referees. We will ask for your consent before do the checks.
At this stage you should let your referees knows how you've progressed through the assessments. You should provide them with the position description, so they understand how the role relates to your experience.
4. Pre-employment checks
We will do screening checks which may include:
- working with children checks
- criminal history checks
- employment history checks
- qualification checks
- confirming your right to work in Australia.
5. Selection decision and employment offer
We use all the information collected to compare candidates and make a decision.
We will contact you to let you know the outcome.
If you are successful, we will be in touch to confirm a formal offer, workplace adjustments and conditions of employment.
If you are unsuccessful, we encourage you to ask for feedback for areas to focus on in future applications.
Definitions
- consent
Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.