Recruitment Process
When you apply for a position online with Verve Energy, you will receive acknowledgement that your application has been received.
If you have applied for an advertised vacancy, your application is screened to determine if you meet the essential criteria of the role.
You may then be contacted for an initial telephone interview or be invited to attend a formal interview.
Verve Energy uses the Targeted Selection interview method (see the Interview Tips section for more information). Formal interviews include questions relating to technical aspects of the job as well as questions relating to teamwork, safety, and other such attributes.
Verve Energy will conduct reference checks on preferred candidates so please provide the names and current contact details of two recent professional referees.
Preferred candidates will also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing.
Completion of any or all of the above steps does not guarantee that an offer will be made.
How to apply
Verve Energy advertises vacancies on this website. Some roles are also advertised in major national or local newspapers or online job boards such as SEEK.
Please ensure you attach a resume (no greater than five pages) to your online application. Certificates/licences/qualifications do not need to be attached but should be brought to an interview if your application is progressed.
We encourage applications at any time from:
- Qualified electrical and mechanical engineers with a power background; and
- Electrical/instrument and mechanical technicians;
- People who are interested in working at Muja Power Station, near Collie.
Applications not in response to a specific advertisement, other than for the roles listed above, cannot be accepted.
Verve Energy encourages online applications for advertised roles.
Verve Energy is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes and values diversity.
Summary of the process
The recruitment and selection process may vary slightly depending on the role itself. The process is summarised below.
- Candidate applies on-line.
- Human Resources acknowledge receipt of the application via email.
- Applications are reviewed.
- Recruiting Line Manager and selection panel interview short-listed candidates, discuss details of position, and determine suitability of candidate.
- Candidate may be required to undergo psychometric or skills testing, etc, depending on the role.
- Two reference checks are conducted.
- Candidate is required to undergo a pre-employment medical.
- A verbal offer is made, followed by a formal written offer.
- Unsuccessful candidates are notified by email/phone.