Questions
Answers
How do I apply for a position?
- Click on the Careers@TransGrid link.
- Once you have found a position you are interested in click on Apply to this Job and follow the instructions.
- If you are a first time visitor to our careers site you will be required to submit your details and create a profile. If you have previously registered your details on our site you will be able to access your profile and apply for positions under the Manage My Details section of this website – just remember to update your details including your resume with any important changes.
Back to Questions
Will I receive a response to my job application?
- Yes. You will receive an email that confirms receipt of your application within 24 hours of applying.
- After receiving this email you will be able to check the progress of your application at any time by logging back into the Manage My Details section of this website.
- If you do not receive an email within 24 hours please check that the email address supplied by you on your application is accurate. If you have not used a valid email address we won’t be able to contact you.
- To login you will need to type in your applicant ID and password.
- This section will allow you to view the progress of your application, as well as view or update your profile.
NOTE: if you have forgotten your password, select the Forgotten Your Logon Details? link. You will be asked to give your email address and answer the security question. After answering the questions correctly, you will be sent an email with your password.
Back to Questions
Can I apply for more than one role?
- Yes, just use our search function and submit your application for any suitable positions. Don’t forget to choose positions that match your skills, experience and career ambitions.
Back to Questions
Can I register my details for future job opportunities if I can't find a suitable job opening today?
- Yes, we welcome expressions of interest from candidates with experience across a variety of fields. If you register your interest we will maintain your details in our database to be matched against future openings.
Back to Questions
Who has the ability to see my profile?
- Only those TransGrid staff who are directly involved in your recruitment process will have access to view your profile.
- TransGrid is bound by Federal privacy laws so your personal details will be handled confidentially. For more information please see our privacy policy.
Back to Questions
How long will the recruitment process take before a decision is made?
- The time the recruitment process takes can vary from one position to the next depending on a number of different considerations. We aim to keep you as informed as possible at all stages of the process.
- You have the ability to check the status of your application at anytime by logging back into the Manage My Details section of this website.
Back to Questions
How can I prepare for my interview?
- The questions you will be asked will be specific to the position you have applied for. Be prepared for questions which ask you to explain your functional/technical skills relevant to the position.
- We also use behavioural interviewing questions where you will be asked to provide examples of how you have demonstrated competencies in your previous roles that relate to the advertised position. When answering these questions you must talk about a specific situation, describe the task that you needed to complete, explain the action you took step by step and then tell us the result or outcome of that situation.
Back to Questions
Will I be expected to complete a medical assessment and criminal record check?
- As a part of our recruitment process you will need to complete a medical assessment and criminal records check. One of our staff will contact you if this need arises.
- The medical assessment and criminal check are tools for ensuring that an employee will be safe and capable of performing the position they have applied for.
Back to Questions
Will I be expected to provide referees or undergo any background checks?
- Yes, as part of the selection process candidates will be asked to provide at least two referees who the recruitment team can contact by phone.
- It is preferable that these referees are or have been your direct manager/supervisor.