International Recruitment Project Stages

There are various stages of the International Recruitment Project that all candidates are required to complete, prior to obtaining full time employment with Safe Places for Children within Australia. This is a big step for any candidate in regards to relocating to Australia and therefore we have not only created a detailed Frequently Asked Questions but have also detailed below the stages of the International Recruitment Project.

Stage 1 - Applying and Screening

To apply for the employment opportunity you need to complete the application form that can be accessed via the Online Application Form tab on the website. This will help with speeding up the process as you can upload required documentation, complete your initial Health Declaration Form and Authority to Transfer Sensitive Personal Information Offshore - Consent Form.

Though it is important to note that you need to meet the essential position requirements such as the relevant qualification, pathway to PR process (after sponsorship) and 2’s year paid full time employment experience in working with children and young people that have displayed challenging pain based behaviours within a health and social care sector.

Stage 2 - Screening and Documentation

If your CV is screened successful one of the international recruitment coordinator’s will be in contact once your submitted application has been reviewed against the essential criteria. One of the international recruitment coordinators will offer you the opportunity to participate in an initial telephone to ascertain more information around this employment opportunity.  

Stage 3 - Phone Screening Interview

After this the international coordinator will proceed to conducting a phone screening interview. If successful from the phone screening interview, you will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview. Within the phone screening interview there will be opportunities to ask some additional questions, though please remember there is information within the Frequently Asked Questions. We aim to complete the phone screening interview in about 30-45 minutes.

Stage 4 - Face to Face Interview & Employment References & Eligibility Check

Now that you have successfully passed your phone screening interview we will proceed to complete a face to face Interview. Please note that the expenses to attend the face to face interview will need to be covered by yourself.

Remember to bring your original documents with you to the interview, such as original identifications and qualification as these will be verified by a member of the interview panel. The exact information which will include the address of the interview venue will be shared within an email which will be your official invite.

An eligibility check will be completed with SIRVA who are immigrations specialised that are used by Safe Places for Children in Australia this is actioned to ensure that you meet the requirements that are needed for the basis of a 482 Visa (Skills in Demand), the eligibility checks are completed for all candidates regardless of the Visa that they will initial go out to Australia with as we need to ensure that you are eligible for the Youth Worker 2 role.

Safe Places for Children UK will ask for employment referrer details as these will be completed if reviewed successful. If you are successful from the face to face interview and employment reference checks, eligibility check and a review you will be required to attend the compulsory face to face one day training within the UK or Ireland. Dates will be shared with you as there are continued training dates throughout the year. Please note that you need to provide at least 2 references and attend the face to face training day.

Stage 5 - State Checks & Onboarding Training Day

Prior to attending one day training you will be required to return the letter of conditional offer, don’t worry the international recruitment coordinator’s will be responsive in getting this information to you prior to the training day.

There will be other documents needed but again this will outlined within the emails inviting you to attend one onboarding training day. Within some of the corresponding emails, there will be information in regards to the state specific checks needed for working with children & young people such as LCS2 & Blue Card for Queensland or the 395 Form that is needed for working within Western Australia. We recommend and advise completing these prior to attending training as these will need to cleared prior to departing the UK or Ireland. The detailed State Process Document will help but don’t forget that you can reach out to the International Recruitment coordinator for any assistance.

Stage 6 - Post Training

Upon successful completion of the one day training you will be provided with an Employment Agreement, this needs to be sent back with both your signature and a witness signature. Please note that all pages are required to be sent back as a complete document. It is important to understand that the expectation is that you relocate to Australia within six months from signing the Employment Agreement.

If you are applying for a 482 Skills in Demand Visa, we will nominate you with SIRVA after the completion of the one day training and upon you returning your signed Employment Agreement. Don’t forget we can’t nominate you for a 482 Visa with SIRVA until we have your full signed Employment Agreement returned.

More Information on the Visa requirements can be found within the Frequently Asked Questions or on the Australia Governments Immigration website.

Once you have all checks, that include but not limited to, State Specific Checks, Working Rights (Your Visa Confirmation), Signed Agreements (Employment Agreement and Temporary Accommodation and Vehicle Arrangements) and other documentations returned (noted within the FAQ) then flights will be organised, but note that this is dependent on all documentation and a copy of the Visa being provided to the international recruitment coordinator. It will also be dependent on the induction training dates that are available within the Area that you are relocating too.

Stage 6 - First 4 Weeks when in Australia

You will be given the remainder of this first week of arrival to settle in prior to commencing training on the Monday of the following week, you will be in training a period of three weeks. Please note that you will only be able to fly out of the UK or Ireland one week prior to the commencement of your Induction Training within your Area.

You must also submit your overseas qualifications for assessment to the states specific overseas assessment unit, this can only be completed while in Australia. Once the assessment is returned, the outcome must be provided to Safe Places for Children Australia. Remember for the assessment to be completed you need to have your qualification certificates (GCSE’s and above) and relevant transcripts.

During induction training, the Area Admin Officer is responsible for ensuring remaining paperwork is completed and uploaded. During the first few weeks, the Area Admin Officer and Area Manager will remain available to provide any reasonable assistance to you to find your own accommodation, transport and after 4 weeks from the commencement of the Australian training taking place, you will be expected to vacate the Safe Places staff house and return the Safe Places vehicle.