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The recruitment process

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Appointments to positions with the Cancer Institute NSW are made on the basis of merit. This means that the applicant considered to be the most capable of performing the duties of the position is selected.

Although the precise timeline, number of steps and evaluation process may vary depending on the role, the standard process for most positions is as follows:

Application

Current career opportunities are listed in the careers section of our website.

To apply, you will need to complete the application form, your resumé and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position you are applying for.

Please forward your completed application to:

Human Resources
Cancer Institute NSW
PO Box 41
ALEXANDRIA NSW 1435

Applications can be emailed to the Cancer Institute NSW. Please title the e-mail subject heading with the position title and ensure that you have attached all the required documents.

If you are requested to attend an interview and you have any special needs (for example, wheelchair access to the building, and interpreter for hearing impaired persons) you should tell the person who contacts you about the interview.

Interview and assessment

Interviews and assessment are conducted by a panel of usually two to three people.

The panel assesses your application against the requirements of the role. Only the most competitive applicants are called for interview.

If called for an interview, you will be asked questions related to the duties of the position.  You will be able to ask questions about the position and provide the panel with more information to help your application.

The number and type of interviews/assessments may vary depending on the role that you are applying for and may include looking at samples of your work or setting a practical exercise for you to complete.

Reference checking

A Criminal Record Check and reference checking is conducted prior to an offer being made.

Qualifications and skills

As part of our recruitment process you may be required to undergo verification of qualifications and assessment of skills.

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