Get ready

Thinking about a career with Council?

Great choice! We’re excited you’re considering joining us. Here’s everything you need to know to get started with your application.

How to apply

To apply for a position, you’ll need to:

Create an account
Upload your resume and cover letter as PDFs
Answer a few application questions.

If you run into any issues, email us at jobs@pmhc.nsw.gov.au and we’ll help you out.

Before you apply

Read the job ad carefully. It includes:

What the position involves
Salary, benefits, and conditions
Who to contact with questions
How and when to apply.

Check out the Position Description (PD)

It gives you insight into:

The day-to-day responsibilities
The skills and experience we’re looking for
Council’s values and expectations.

Need help of have questions?

Reach out to the contact person listed in the job ad. They can:

Answer questions about the position or working at Council
Help you navigate the application process.

Writing your application

Your application is your chance to shine! We’ll ask you questions based on the position’s essential criteria and responsibilities.

Use the STAR technique to structure your answers:
• Situation - What was happening?
• Task - What needed to be done?
• Action - What did you do?
• Result - What was the outcome?

Tips for a strong application:
• Use full sentences and check for spelling and grammar
• Be specific and honest about your qualifications and experience
• Include in-progress qualifications with expected completion dates
• Personalise your application and cover letter and use examples from different roles.

Interview time

If you’re shortlisted, we’ill email you to book an interview time.

Interviews are a two-way street, we want to learn about you, and you’ll get to learn about us too.

Interview tips:
• Review the Position Description and Essential Criteria
• Prepare examples using the STAR technique
• Bring notes or dot points to helps you stay on track.

Pre-employment checks

If you’re successful, we’ll guide you through the next steps. These may include:

References checks
Police check
Qualification verification
Medical assessment (including drug/alcohol screening).

What to expect:

Our external providers will contact you directly to arrange these checks
You don’t need to update us on progress, we get regular updates from the providers
If you have any concerns or questions during this stage, please reach out.

Why we conduct medical assessments:

Medical exams not about passing or failing. They help us understand any risks that may affect your ability to safely perform the position duties - for your wellbeing and the safety of others.

Some assessments may include a psychological questionnaire. This isn’t a mental health evaluation, it’s designed to understand workplace behaviours like resilience, risk tolerance and how you handle challenges.

Receiving an offer

We’ll contact you to let you know the outcome.

If you are the chosen candidate, congratulations! You’ll receive a formal offer soon.
If you’re not selected, you may be placed on an eligibility list for similar positions for up to 12 months.

Types of roles at Council

We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including:

Administration, finance, human resources, communications and digital technology
Customer service
Engineering and project management
Planning and strategy
Environmental services including laboratory
Operations
Trades including electrical, mechanical, telemetry, carpentry
Community services including libraries, animal shelter, airport operations, community events, Glasshouse and Rangers
Certification and assessment
Governance, risk and legal services.

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