Sydney Trains
Director, Operations Support
March 2017
EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM
Thank you for your interest in the position of Director Operations Support at Sydney Trains.
Please find below an outline of the recruitment timeframe and process.
RECRUITMENT TIMEFRAME
Advertising Period:
Closing date for applications:
Initial meeting Oceans Group:
Shortlisting:
Panel Interviews:
Friday, 17 March 2017
Sunday, 2 April 2017
From Monday, 20 March 2017
From Thursday, 6 April 2017
Following shortlisting (TBC)
APPLICATION PROCESS
In preparing your application, please include your CV and complete the Candidate Self-Assessment Form
which includes targeted questions. Please outline any potential issues you may have in meeting the stated
timeframes.
Please forward your application to [email protected]. For a confidential discussion regarding
the position or your application please contact Richard Tuxford on (02) 9037 1824
All applications received will be assessed in accordance with the requirements of Sydney Trains and the
position. Successful applicants will be invited to an initial meeting with Oceans Group.
INTERVIEW, SHORTLIST AND PROFILING ASSESSMENT
Upon completion of all initial meetings, Oceans Group will provide detailed findings to Sydney Trains’
selection panel for discussion. Successful applicants will be invited to attend the panel interview.
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REFERENCE, BACKGROUND AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS
Should you be the preferred candidate for the role, you will also be required to provide the following
information to Oceans Group post-panel interview as follows:
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Photo ID (Drivers Licence) - Must be a Certified Copy;
Proof of Residency (such as passport/citizenship papers/birth certificate) - Must be a Certified Copy;
Qualifications - Must be a certified copy;
At least two payslips.
NOTIFICATION OF OUTCOME
At the completion of each stage of the search and selection process, you will be informed of the status of
your application. You are invited to call Richard Tuxford at any stage to discuss your application and
recruitment process.
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CANDIDATE SELF-ASSESSMENT FORM
Role Applied for:
Director, Operations Support – Sydney Trains
Full Name (As per Passport / Driving
Licence):
Address:
Email:
Phone:
Targeted Questions:
1. Leading the Operations Support
Directorate for Sydney Trains will require
significant stakeholder management to
achieve consistent outcomes. Can you
please outline how you have formed
collaborative relationships in your current
role, and how these relationships have
helped you perform your role effectively?
2. Please provide an example of a
situation where you have persisted to
drive cultural change in an organisation
whilst facing sustained resistance.
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Motivation in considering Sydney Trains:
Remuneration (Please state clear figures
around base, super and bonus)
Present:
Desired:
Notice period (as per contract):
Holidays booked / Leave required:
Qualifications / Study in progress
(including any work funded study
arrangements):
Any other considerations we should be
aware of?
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