Horizon Power :: Recruitment Process

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When you apply for a role online with Horizon Power you will receive an acknowledgement that your application has been received.

Your application is screened to determine if you meet the essential requirements of the role.

If you have skills and experience which are of interest to the organisation, you will be contacted either for an initial telephone interview or be invited in for a formal interview.

Telephone interviews will generally focus on up to 6 specific areas.

Formal interviews can take up to 90 minutes and may include technical questions as well as questions relating to teamwork, safety, leadership, etc. Horizon Power uses the “Targeted Selection” interview method (see the Interview Tips section for more information).

We will conduct reference checks on preferred candidates. You will need to provide the names and current contact details of 2 referees.

Preferred candidates will also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical.

Completion of any or all of the above does not guarantee that an offer will be made.

How to Apply

Horizon Power advertises external vacancies on this website. Some roles are also advertised in newspapers or online Job Boards such as SEEK and CareerOne.

Please ensure you attach a current resume (no greater than 5 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 general applications from:

Electrical trade personnel;
Experienced linespersons; and
Qualified electrical engineers preferably with a power background.

General applications are not accepted for other roles/discipline areas.

Horizon Power encourages online applications for advertised roles. If you cannot apply online please call (08) 9441 3400 to request the mailing address or fax number.

Horizon Power is an equal opportunity employer.

Interview Tips

During the interview we will be looking to assess your suitability for the role by reviewing your:

Qualifications
Motivation
Knowledge and Experience
Behaviours

Ensure you prepare for a behaviourally based interview. The premise of this method of interviewing is that “past behaviour predicts future behaviour”.

You will be asked to provide examples from your previous work or experience that indicates how you behaved in a certain situation.

You will need to clearly explain:

The situation – what were you asked to do?

Your action – what did you do to achieve the task or manage the situation?

The result – what was the outcome of your actions?

We will be looking for examples that are:

Recent – draw on your most recent experiences where possible.
Relevant – make the example relevant to the role you are applying for.

Good luck!

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