Recruitment privacy statement
The Borough of Queenscliffe Council is committed to protecting your privacy and is bound by the Information Privacy Principles in the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic).

We collect personal information provided by you when you apply for a job with us. The types of information we may collect include:

• information from your resume or application form – including your name, address, contact details (such as phone numbers and email addresses), skills and other employment history details
• academic transcripts or qualifications
• referee details as provided
• information collected during the interview process
• other miscellaneous information that is disclosed by you

Information collected about you will only be used in relation to recruitment and selection processes and will not be disclosed to a third party without your consent, except as provided in this statement or otherwise required by law.

Unsuccessful applications will be retained for a minimum period of six months after the conclusion of the selection process. Personal information may also be retained after that time in the selection report created by the selection panel. Information will not be used for consideration for future employment without your consent.

Applicants may be required to undertake a health check. The Borough of Queenscliffe will rely on information provided for selection process requirements.

More information is available in our Information Privacy policy.

If you have any questions about privacy, or how we handle your personal information, or wish to alter any of the personal information you have supplied to the Borough of Queenscliffe Council, please contact our Privacy Officer by sending an email to: privacy@queenscliffe.vic.gov.au