Queensland - Information Package and Frequently Asked Questions

What happens once I submit my online application?

After submitting your online application, a confirmation email will be sent to you. This email will contain your unique registration ID number and password.
You will only receive email confirmation of the successful lodgment if you provide a valid email address.
You will need to use this unique registration ID number and password if you wish to change any details or preferences on your application or withdraw from the process prior to the closing date.
Your application will be forwarded to your first preference hospital, who will contact you once your application has been considered.
If there are no vacancies at your 1st preference hospital, your application will be considered by your 2nd and 3rd preference hospitals providing your application meets our selection criteria.

What is involved in the interview process?

If you are successful in securing an interview you will be asked questions related to the advertised selection criteria, and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Competencies (ANMC Competencies)
There will be up to 3 people on each interview panel.
The purpose of the interview is to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria and to enable the interview panel to gather further information about you to enhance your application.

You must bring the following supporting original documents with you to your interview:

Nursing registration (if available)
Proof of Citizenship or Residency
Photo identification e.g. Drivers license or passport
Passport with visa if from overseas
You must also provide the name, address and telephone number of two referees who may be contacted about you. One of the referees must be a clinical referee. Please make sure that the referees you have nominated are aware that they may be contacted.

What documents do I need to provide to prove I am an Australian citizen or permanent resident?

Examples of evidence are a copy of an Australian passport, Australian birth certificate, permanent residency visa or an Australian citizenship certificate.
New Zealand citizens residing in Australia who hold a current Special Category Visa are considered to have permanent residency status – you must be able to provide evidence of this.
If the name on any of your documents is different from your application form, you must also provide evidence of name change, e.g. Marriage, Divorce or Change of Name Certificate, must be provided.
Please do not assume that we will know you are an Australian citizen. Evidence must be provided at interview.

When will I know the outcome of the recruitment process?

You will be advised of the result of your application after the selection process is completed. We will confirm with you at interview when this date will be.

You will be advised in writing of one of the following outcomes:

You have been successful.
You have been placed on an eligibility list for allocation if positions remain available.
You have been unsuccessful.

How are positions allocated?

Positions will be allocated on a merit basis where the best applicant for a job is selected following a formal application and interview process. This means that applicants who are considered to be the most capable of performing the duties of the position are selected.
Applicants who are deemed suitable for employment but are not allocated a position due to the number of positions available will be placed on an eligibility list for employment; and will be contacted should further vacancies arise.

How long do I have to confirm my acceptance of an employment offer?

If you are offered a position you will have two weeks to consider the offer and confirm your acceptance. Unfortunately, if you do not confirm your acceptance within two weeks, the offer will be withdrawn.
As recruitment is a competitive process, if you decline an offer of employment, you will not be automatically placed on the eligibility list.

What happens once I have signed and returned the contract?

You will need to return the written contract within 10 days.
Once you have returned your contract your employing hospital will keep in touch and will forward further information as necessary.

For more information about the recruitment process please visit the relevant State link on the Gradplus home page