How to apply for a role with us
Ready to launch your career? Let's step you through the process
Before you start
We know you’re excited to apply, so let’s make sure you’ve got everything ready before you start!
- Review the position description — make sure you’re across the role and meet the selection criteria.
- Review your resume — this is our first impression of you, so make sure it's up to date and tells us the important stuff. Use our guide for examples on what to include, what not to include and how to bring a little personality to it!
- Write your cover letter — this helps understand why is PSC is right for you. Keep it short and succinct — we want to know your motivations and why you think the role is the perfect opportunity for you. An example can be found in our guide.
You’ve reviewed the position description, updated your resume and completed your cover letter — it’s time to apply!
- Head to our recruitment portal and click on the position you're applying for.
- You’ll be asked to submit your contact details — triple check these as this is how we will contact you with updates on your application.
- Upload your your resume and cover letter.
- Complete the selection criteria — these are based around the capability framework. They help us to understand how you respond to certain situations in the workplace. Try to provide specific examples of when you've done what the criteria is asking. We highly recommend writing and saving your answers in a document before uploading them.
- Click submit!
You’ll receive an email to confirm your application has been submitted. If you have any questions, you can get in touch with us on 02 4988 0123 or email recruitment@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Here at PSC, we recruit based on behaviours using the capability framework. We want to make sure that your behaviours align to our core organisational values. If your application is successful, we’ll invite you to an interview to ensure you’re the right fit for the team — and we're the right fit for you.
Check out our guide for the dos and don’ts when it comes to an interview.
Pre-employment checks
We’ve got to know you but now we need to check a few things. We undertake a variety of pre-employment checks that help us confirm the details you provided in your application and interview. These checks also help us understand you and how you like to work a little bit better.
Recruitment FAQs
Want to know more? Read our frequently asked questions, or get in touch.
We’ve appointed labour hire service providers for all temporary employee requirements. If you're interested in working in a temporary or short term position, please contact one of the preferred labour hire service providers listed below.
Manual based positions:
- Chandler Macleod - 02 4978 7777
- Complete Staff Solutions — 02 4941 9800
- Indigeco - 1300 621 700
- MBC Recruitment (DOB Enterprises) — 1300 854 622
Administrative based positions:
- Chandler Macleod - 02 4978 7777
- Complete Staff Solutions — 02 4941 9800
- GWG Partners — 02 4905 0130
- Indigeco - 1300 621 700
- MBC Recruitment (DOB Enterprises) — 1300 854 622
- Peoplefusion — 02 4929 1666
Professional and technical positions:
- ASR - 02 4088 8150
- Chandler Macleod - 02 4978 7777
- Complete Staff Solutions — 02 4941 9800
- DOB Enterprises Pty Ltd t/a MBC Recruitment — 1300 854 622
- GWG Partners — 02 4905 0130
- MBC Recruitment (DOB Enterprises) — 1300 854 622
- Peoplefusion — 02 4929 1666
We do not keep applications on record that are not directed towards a current vacancy.
If you would like to let us know about your agency and the services you can offer, please email us with your details and we will contact you when required.
Please note: we will not accept resumes from an agency unless the agency has been engaged beforehand for a specific vacancy and an appropriate agreement is in place.
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