Home  >  About Council  >  Job vacancies  >  Application process Application process In most cases, you no longer have to address each individual selection criteria in writing. Instead, you are asked to tailor your application to address three broad areas, in a covering letter and resume.  Please keep this brief (from four to six pages). Unless specifically requested, there is no need to write individual responses to the selection criteria in the position description. What is required Using the streamlined process for shortlisting means your application will be assessed against the following more generalised criteria: Skills and abilities Underpinning knowledge Relevant work experience When preparing your application, read through the Key Responsibilities and Selection Criteria thoroughly and organise your information under the three headings. You can use the selection criteria to help you identify which skills, abilities, knowledge and experience are most relevant. The chairperson of the selection panel may then contact you for further clarification during the shortlisting process. Addressing criteria Skills and abilities These can be gained on or off the job and can include all manner of transferable skills. For example, a person who has worked serving in a take away food franchise may have developed a high level of customer service skills and abilities. Underpinning knowledge (including qualifications) This criterion relates to qualifications of any kind that might support your ability to perform the role required. It might also include information learned on the job but without qualifications. For example, a person working in a library for 10 years doing shelving work is likely to have a working knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System. In short, this criterion relates to anything that can be taught or learned. From the selection criteria, identify what knowledge components are mandatory (required by law), essential (required by Council) and what is desirable. Include any "transferable skills" that may not be obvious in position titles (eg. a telemarketer may have skills and abilities in handling difficult customers, listening, reporting against performance targets and so on). Relevant work experience Relevant work experience is any experience that increases your potential to be able to perform the role required. It does not have to be industry specific. For example, a person who has worked as a secretary for a solicitor may have significant experience in records management using a document management system. Shortlisting Components of the shortlisting process can include any or all of the following: previous work history written and verbal communications telephone screening and testing. All appointments are made based on merit principles.  If you are shortlisted for interview, the interview will be conducted against the Selection Criteria contained in the Position Description. Submit your application Applications will be accepted in the following file formats: pdf doc rtf txt jpg tif ppt Please send your resume and covering letter to: Chris Rose Chief Executive Officer Logan City Council PO Box 3226 Logan City DC Qld 4114 or email lovetowork@logan.qld.gov.au by the closing date.