At Moree Plains Shire Council, we are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

By submitting an application for employment, you consent to Council collecting, using, storing and disclosing your personal information for the purpose of recruitment, assessment, and potential employment. This may include information provided by you, as well as from referees, educational institutions, previous employers, and any necessary background checks in line with the role requirements.

Council takes all reasonable steps to ensure that your information is accurate, up-to-date, secure and confidential. Your personal data will only be accessed by authorised personnel and will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent, except where required by law.

If you are unsuccessful, your application will be securely retained for a limited period in accordance with Council’s record-keeping policy, after which it will be securely destroyed. You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information at any time by contacting Council’s People & Culture team.

By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept this privacy statement.