Welcome to Challenger TAFE’s site for prospective employees!
As an Employer of Choice, Challenger TAFE values our workforce and is committed to providing a supportive, equitable, fair and flexible work environment, which enables individuals to grow and develop to their maximum potential.
The College vision is one of being “A high performance, visionary training organisation” providing enhanced organisational outcomes and high-quality customer focused services. Demonstrating our ability to achieve these goals was the naming of Challenger TAFE as WA Large Training Provider of the Year in both 2004 and 2005. Also in 2005 we were named Australian Large Training Provider of the Year.
As a staff member at Challenger TAFE you are part of the TAFEWA network and help provide services to a wide range of clients in a number of different areas and geographical locations. Members of the College team are encouraged to:
- Work in partnerships with other areas to achieve progressive outcomes for individuals, industry and the community.
- Participate in a supportive team environment where you are valued and encouraged to exercise your skills
- Provide input into operational and strategic planning as well as into your role within the organisation
- Enhance your skills, as well as gain formal qualifications in support of your current position and future career aspirations.
- Challenger TAFE is committed to a work environment that values and utilises the contribution of people of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
The aim of recruitment and selection activities is to appoint the most suitable and available person to achieve the workforce described above.
If you wish to apply for a position advertised by Challenger TAFE, you will need to familiarise yourself with the application and assessment process used by Challenger TAFE to increase your competitiveness for the position.
Important details relating to the level of the position, the salary range, the length of the vacancy, and your initial location are all included in the advertisement. Any other special requirements relating to the position will also be specified in the advertisement.
When applying for a position with Challenger TAFE you must follow the Application Instructions detailed in the advertisement.
How to Apply
In the majority of cases you will need to click on the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of the advertisement and follow the instructions.
In all other cases follow the instructions in the advertisement.
Assessment of Applicants
Challenger TAFE will adopt innovative recruitment and selection processes to ensure effective decisions are made in relation to recruitment and selection activities. By necessity these processes will be tailored to ensure they attract and select the right person for the job. Under the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act 1984 as measures intended to achieve equality, we will actively use Recruitment and Selection Activities to create a workforce that achieves the outcomes and targets set via the Challenger TAFE Workforce Diversity Plan.
Challenger TAFE will appoint the best available person in regard to:
- Work related requirements, which will be stated in the advertisement.
- Organisational outcomes (including diversity).
- Legitimate business needs (eg. availability).
- Applicants should note that readvertising will occur if the panel determines that the pool of applicants is not competitive in regards to work related requirements or does not represent a diverse range of candidates.
Eligibility to Apply
Any person who is eligible to work in Australia may apply for positions advertised, unless eligibility restrictions are stated in the advertisement.
Public Sector employees who have accepted a voluntary severance package are ineligible for the period of severance and leave payments.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Selection and Assessment Methods
Challenger TAFE will establish selection and assessment methods to assess the suitability of applicants for advertised positions. Selection methods may include interviews, telephone screening of applicants, referee checks, skill and behavioural testing. All selection tools used will be designed to select the most suitable person for the role. Once applications are received, an initial short-listing process will be undertaken. You will be informed of further selection tools to be applied should you be successful in being short-listed from this initial process.
If interviews are conducted, questions asked at the interview will relate to the information contained in the advertisement.
The Selection Panel may also decide to conduct other testing such as written, behavioural, software skills testing or ask you to present a practical demonstration.You will be advised of the exact nature and duration of this presentation if you are selected for an interview.
Challenger TAFE may utilise the services of private sector recruitment agencies including executive search to assist in the recruitment, assessment and selection of applicants.
Referees
You must nominate two referees. Please select referees who are best placed to provide comment about your on-the-job-performance relevant to the advertised position.
It is expected that one of these referees will be your current, direct supervisor. If this is not possible a valid reason should be supplied.
The Panel may contact your nominated referee(s) to obtain comment about your work performance at any time during the selection process. They may also utilise any other source available to them to obtain a more comprehensive assessment of your skills and experience. If a panel contacts anyone other than your nominated referee(s) they will advise you, and offer you the opportunity to respond.
Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management
Challenger TAFE, as a State Government employer, must comply with the Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management. The standard applies to recruitment and selection decisions is the Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Standard, which states:
OUTCOME:
The most suitable and available people are selected and appointed
THE STANDARD:
The minimum standard or merit, equity and probity is met for recruitment, selection and appointment if:
- A proper assessment matches a candidate's skills, knowledge and abilities with the work-related requirements of the job and the outcomes sought by the public sector body, which may include diversity.
- The process is open, competitive and free of bias, unlawful discrimination, nepotism or patronage.
- Decisions are transparent and capable of review.
The Public Sector Management (Examination and Review Procedures) Regulations 2001 aim to provide relief to persons who consider that an agency has breached a Public Sector Standard in Human Resource Management.
If a person considers a human resources decision or action taken by an employing authority has breached a Standard, and that breach has adversely affected them, they may lodge a claim for breach of standard. With regard to the recruitment, selection and appointment standard, the applicant must make a genuine attempt to obtain information about the process used and/or decisions made and also requires the agency to endeavour to resolve the claim.
If you have applied unsuccessfully for an appointment to a vacancy or an appointment pool and wish to lodge a claim for breach of standard, your claim must be in writing and lodged with the relevant authority by the lodgement date, which is ten working days from the date on which you received notification of the decision. Your claim must set out the grounds of your concerns, and show you how you have been adversely affected by the decision.
Initial Location
While a position may be advertised as being located at a particular campus, circumstances may change and the incumbent of this position may be required to work at other campuses under the management of Challenger TAFE. It may be necessary to commute between College campuses in order to perform the duties required of this position.
Human Resource Contacts
If you have any queries about submitting job applications, please contact the Education and Training Shared Services Centre on 9264 8385.
Job specific enquiries should be directed to the contact nominated in the advertisement.