Information for applicants

How to apply for a position with Horizon Foundation:

To apply for a position with Horizon you must submit an Horizon Application for Employment Form, your resume and refer to the Position Description and Information Pack to obtain selection criteria and further information.

Your application should be emailed to hr@horizoninc.org or posted to Human Resources, Horizon Foundation, PO Box 118, Capalaba, QLD, 4157.

All applicants will receive and acknowledgement email. Only successful applications that progress to the interview stage will be contacted.

The interview and selection process:

After assessing the applicants based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience a short list of applicants will be contacted for an interview.

The interview panel may use a variety of selection techniques to assess your ability to conduct the job, such as: interview questions; referee checks; and testing/profiling.

You will be required to provide the name and contact details of 3 referees who have directly supervised your work. Referees are asked to provide information on your work performance, work behaviour, salary, and to verify specific comments made by you at the interview stage. Referees will only be contacted after approval is gained.

Criminal History Check:

A clean Criminal History Check is required of all staff employed by Horizon Foundation. If your DSQ Criminal History Check is negative, your employment with the Foundation will be immediately ceased. The application of this check will be conducted at your induction, and at the expense of the Foundation. If you have a criminal record, please visit www.disability.qld.gov.au, for details on criminal incidents that will result in a negative criminal history screening. If you have a criminal history that may effect employment in the Disability field, you are required to divulge this information to us.