- How do I find out about current vacancies at Greater Building Society?
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As well as posting all our current vacancies on our website, we also advertise in local newspapers and on online job boards such as SEEK.com.au and MyCareer.com.au. Occasionally we will use a recruitment agency to assist us.
- How do I apply for a position at Greater Building Society?
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Greater Building Society encourages online applications for advertised roles and future opportunities via our Current Opportunities.
- Will I be contacted when I apply for a position at Greater Building Society?
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We are unable to contact each candidate personally due to the high volume of resumes received. However, we will acknowledge receipt of your application by email. If your skills and experience match the requirements for our current vacancies, a member of our Human Resources team will contact you to discuss the next step in the recruitment process. We continually update our current openings, so please visit our website regularly. You can also register and create a job seeker profile to be notified when we list jobs that match your profile.
- What happens to my resume after I send it to the Greater Building Society?
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A member of our Human Resources Department will assess your resume and application, and you may be contacted to discuss the specific vacancy for which you have applied. Alternatively, you may be considered for other positions your particular skills match, even though you may not have directly applied for those positions.
- What can I expect if I am invited to attend an interview?
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Interviews usually run for approximately 45 - 90 minutes depending on the role and consist of behavioural interview and role-specific questions. Interviews are held in a format where you are able to ask questions and learn as much about the Greater as we of you. Your interview will be conducted by a member of the Human Resources Department and at least one direct branch or department supervisor from the relevant department.
- What does the Greater Building Society look for in an applicant?
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Our recruitment and selection processes are structured to assess not only the skills, experience and competence of individuals for available roles, but also their organisational fit. Depending on the role, we may look specifically for candidates with relevant previous financial services experience, but this is not always the case.
- Does the Greater conduct psychometric or ability testing?
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Depending on the role you have applied for you may be requested to complete psychometric or skills testing such as verbal and numeric reasoning as part of the recruitment process.
- Does the Greater conduct reference checks?
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If you have been shortlisted from the interview process you will be asked to provide contact details of at least two previous employers, ideally individuals that you have directly reported to. We will not conduct any reference checks without first obtaining your permission. For certain positions within the organisation other checking may be required before a candidate can take up a role including with your consent police records.
- How can I contact Greater Building Society?
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To apply for a specific position or to register an expression of interest for future opportunities, view our Current Opportunities. If you have any specific queries regarding employment with Greater Building Society, please email us at recruitment@greater.com.au.
- Job Interview Tips
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Below are some interview tips to assist you in preparing for an interview.
Be Prepared
Review your resume, your strengths, weaknesses and accomplishments. Find out as much as you can about the role you have applied for and the organisation.
Come prepared with some questions of your own, an interview is a two way conversation and it is important that you have the opportunity to asses whether the role / organisation is right for you.
Many organisations conduct behavioral interviews based on the premise that the best predictor of future performance is past behavior. You may be asked to provide examples of how you handled certain situations in the past. For example “…Tell me about a time when you had to solve a problem for a customer”.
Your interviewer will be will be looking for you to outline your personal involvement in a situation, not a hypothetical example. If you are finding it difficult to provide a work related example you could draw on your experiences within a sporting team, community group or study.
To avoid going ‘blank’ in an interview make a list of examples you can speak about such as customer service, teamwork, problem solving and dealing with difficult situations. Be able to support your experience with specific examples.
Documentation
Have copies of your resume and relevant qualifications handy. Copies of performance appraisals, awards and /or customer commendations may assist to demonstrate your past experience.
During the interview
- Ensure you are punctual and professionally presented – first impressions count!
- Make a positive and professional first impression by being assertive and giving a firm handshake to each interviewer and addressing each interviewer as they are introduced.
- Ask questions that will help you learn more about the role.
- Reinforce your professionalism and your ability to communicate effectively by speaking clearly and avoiding "uhs", "you knows", “I done this” and slang.
- Use positive words. Instead of "if", "I think", "I feel" and "I wish" use words such as "when", "I am" and "I would"
- Establish rapport by relating to each interviewer. Note, the wording that is used by each interviewer and when appropriate use similar words. Maintain eye contact with each of the interviewers throughout the interview.
- Sit comfortably. Sit erectly, but don’t sit stiffly or sprawl over the chair.
- Project confidence and a positive attitude avoid making negative comments about previous employers and/or colleagues.
- Be attentive. Listen to each question carefully and don’t interrupt. If you aren't sure of what is being asked, politely request that the question be repeated.
- Close the interview with a strong closing statement of your qualifications and enthusiasm for the job.
- If you are not advised ask when you will hear back from the organisation.
- Thank the interviewers. Shake their hands individually and thank each interviewer by name.
After the interview
Act promptly if you have been asked to provide further information such as referee details or to complete psychometric testing.
If you are unsuccessful it may assist to seek feedback on areas that you may have been lacking to help to improve your skills for future interviews.
