Recent work experience requirement
• Certified copies of your work references for any positions held during the relevant period. Your work experience references must meet the following requirements:
o the reference should show the official letterhead of the company or government department providing the reference
o the letterhead should indicate clearly the full address of the company and any telephone, fax numbers, email and website addresses
o the name and position of the person authorised to sign the employment reference should be typed or stamped below that person's signature
o the direct contact number of the person writing the reference should be included in the letter
o the letter should indicate the exact period of employment, including whether permanent or temporary, full or part time, position/s held, the main five (5) duties undertaken, and the salary earned – positions should not be described by generic titles (for example, research officer) but according to the nature of the duties undertaken (for example, research chemist)
• a payslip from your current employment should also be included – this is especially important for applicants working in government departments.
Other documents which may assist you in evidencing your work experience claims could include, but are not limited to:
• contracts
• pay slips
• tax returns
• group certificates
• superannuation information. |