How to apply

Before submitting you application

Flinders University has particular requirements in terms of applications.

Please read the essential information for applicants before submitting your application. 

Submitting your application 

Submitting your application online

Short-cut application process for Flinders University employees

If you are unable to submit your application online   

Submitting your application online

1. Look for the vacancy by selecting the relevant vacancy category:
   
   • Academic vacancies
   • General staff vacancies
   • Internal vacancies
2. Select the vacancy you wish to apply for.
   
   
3. Click the 'Position Description' button to review or download the position information.
   
   
4. Click the 'Apply Now' button.
   
   
5. Complete the online application form.
   
   
6. An asterisk (*) indicates that a field is mandatory. You will be unable to submit your application until all the mandatory fields have been completed.
   
   
7. Click the 'Browse' button to locate and attach your:
   
   
   • Resume/curriculum vitae
     
   • Statement addressing the selection criteria
     
   • Any other documents you wish to include.
     
     You may attach Word, pdf or Excel documents. If using Word 2007, use 'Save as' to save your document as a '.doc' ( not as a '.docx').
     
8. Click the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of the form to submit your application.
   
   If an Error Message appears please ensure that you have completed all mandatory fields. All attachments will need to be reattached and the 'Apply Now' button selected again.
   
   
9. An email will be sent to you, acknowledging receipt of your application.
   

Short-cut application process for Flinders employees

If you are currently employed in a fixed-term, convertible or continuing position with Flinders University, you can save time by applying through the Employee Self Service (ESS).

1. Log onto Employee Self Service and click on the menu item 'Jobs@Flinders – Apply for a Vacancy'.
   
   
2. Select the vacancy you wish to apply for.
   
   
3. When you click 'Apply Now', your personal details will load automatically into the online application form.
   
   
4. An asterisk (*) indicates that a field is mandatory. Check that you have completed all mandatory fields.
   
   
5. Click the 'Browse' button to locate and attach your:
   
   
   • Resume/curriculum vitae
     
   • Statement addressing the selection criteria
     
   • Any other documents you wish to include.
     
     You may attach Word, pdf or Excel documents. If using Word 2007, use 'Save as' to save your document as a '.doc' ( not as a '.docx').
      
6. Click the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of the online form to submit your application.
   
   If an Error Message appears please ensure that you have completed all mandatory fields. All attachments will need to be reattached and the 'Apply Now' button selected again.
   
   
7. An email will be sent to you, acknowledging receipt of your application.

If you are unable to submit your application online 

If you are unable to submit your application online you can use one of the following methods.

If you are applying by one of the methods listed below please:

• ensure that you complete and include the Application for Employment Cover Sheet
• do not include any original copies of supporting documentation.

Email it

To: jobapplications@flinders.edu.au

Note: emailed applications should be in MS Word format as ONE document only. Use your family name and vacancy reference number as the file name (eg. Smith8021.doc).

Post it

To:
Job Applications
Human Resources Division, Flinders University
GPO Box 2100, Adelaide, SA 5001

Fax it

To: (08) 8201 3633

Hand deliver it

To:
HR Client Services
Room 030, Ground Floor
Registry Building
Flinders University
Sturt Road
Bedford Park