Civil Construction Cadetship in Surveillance
Recruitment Process
Online Application
Applications close on Tuesday 15 December 2020, 11:59PM AEDT.
The online application is your first opportunity to really tell us what you can bring to the Civil Construction Cadetship in Surveillance, and what you’re hoping to get out of it, so make sure you put your best foot forward. In the application form you will be asked to indicate which Project team you would most like to work with, answer a question about your motivation for the role and upload your resume.
Tips
- Start your application as early as possible, well before the deadline.
- Spend some time researching the cadetship and the project teams involved. A great place to start is
by reading through the tabs on this website and also visiting the Victorian government’s big build website. - Provide honest and accurate information as your responses will be confirmed at other stages in the process.
- Pay attention to word limits as an indication of the amount of information to include.
- Do a final review of your application before you submit it. You may even like to ask a trusted family member or friend to review your responses. Your writing skills will be assessed along with the content in your responses so check for any spelling or grammar errors.
- Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive an email confirming receipt. We recommend that you check all spam filters on your email account as emails sent from an unknown address may automatically move to your spam folder.
- Throughout the Christmas and New Year period, HOBAN’s team of recruitment consultants will be reading through all applications. Keep an eye on your email as this will be the main point of contact if we need to ask you any questions.
Cognitive Assessment
Approximately Mid-January
If you progress to the next stage of the recruitment process you will be invited to complete a game-based cognitive ability assessment. It will take you approximately 30 minutes to complete all six mini-games, including instructions and practice rounds. This type of test assesses a number of abilities and skills that have strong links to job performance, including problem solving, numerical reasoning and verbal knowledge.
You can complete this test on your laptop, mobile or tablet.
Tips
- The best thing you can do before you start your assessment is to make sure you’re feeling well-rested and alert, and ready to give the assessment your best effort. Before you complete each game, you will be given detailed instructions and will complete a tutorial to help you prepare. You can complete the tutorials as many times as you like before you start the game.
- In addition, it is very important to ensure you’re in a comfortable environment free from distraction, and that you complete the assessment to the best of your ability.
- If you have concerns that a disability or impairment may impact on your assessment, please contact the HOBAN Projects team to discuss reasonable adjustments.
Work Safety Assessment
Approximately Mid-January
If you progress to the next stage of the recruitment process you will be invited to complete a short questionnaire that assesses your beliefs and attitudes towards safety at work. It will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete.
You can complete this test on your laptop, mobile or tablet.
Tips
- The assessment is designed to identify your attitudes and opinions about safety at work and is not reflective of any prior study or learning, so there’s no need to ‘study’ beforehand. The best thing you can do is read the instructions carefully before you start the assessment and ensure you’re in a comfortable, distraction-free environment.
- If you have concerns that a disability or impairment may impact on your assessment, please contact the HOBAN Projects team to discuss reasonable adjustments.
Assessment Centre
Approximately Late January
If you progress to the next stage of the recruitment process, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre. The assessment centre is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the cadetship and for us to learn more about you. At the assessment centre you will meet with representatives from MRPV, LXRA and NELP as well as the HOBAN Recruitment team. You will take part in a number of group-based and individual activities that will allow you to showcase your skills and attributes in a number of different settings.
If you are invited to attend an assessment centre you will be provided with more specific information to help you perform your best.
Tips
- Spend some time researching the cadetship and the project teams involved.
- Read about the key attributes we are looking for in our cadets. Think of times when you have demonstrated those attributes in the past, whether that be at work, through a hobby, or through your studies.
- Practice can be of real benefit. Engage in mock interviews with friends, colleagues, career advisors – anyone who is prepared to help.
- When responding to behavioural based interview questions, choose examples that highlight your strengths and focus on your own involvement in various situations (use “I” rather than “we”).
- Walk the interviewer through your response in a logical fashion. It can be helpful to structure your responses using the STAR approach outlined below:
Situation – A brief outline of the situation or setting, who was involved and what was your role?Task – What did you do?
Action – How did you do it?
Result – What was the outcome and what feedback did you receive?
- The interviewers want you to do your best. During the interview they may ask you probing questions to help clarify your responses.
- The assessment centre is a great time to ask any specific questions you may have about the working environment, culture, or role.
- Remember, the assessors want you to do well. They have spent considerable time screening applicants and have identified you as a potential employee. They will be looking for confirmation that you have both the knowledge and capabilities to be successful. Be enthusiastic!
- If you have concerns that a disability or impairment may impact on your assessment centre experience, please contact the HOBAN Projects team to discuss reasonable adjustments.
Interviews
Approximately Early February
Top performing candidates throughout the recruitment process will be invited to attend a second round interview.
Tips
- Practice can be of real benefit. Engage in mock interviews with friends, colleagues, career advisors – anyone who is prepared to help.
- When responding to behavioural based interview questions, choose examples that highlight your strengths and focus on your own involvement in various situations (use “I” rather than “we”).
- Walk the interviewer through your response in a logical fashion. It can be helpful to structure your responses using the STAR approach outlined below:
Situation – A brief outline of the situation or setting, who was involved and what was your role?
Task – What did you do?
Action – How did you do it?
Result – What was the outcome and what feedback did you receive? - The interviewers want you to do your best. During the interview they may ask you probing questions to help clarify your responses.
- If you have concerns that a disability or impairment may impact on your interview experience, please contact the HOBAN Projects team to discuss reasonable adjustments.
Reference and Background Checks
Approximately Mid-February
Reference and background checks will be completed for candidates who are successful at the interview stage.
Offers and Onboarding
Offers are expected to be made from late February.