Careers at KINNECT
Stage 1
Apply → response
Within 2 business days
of submitting your application.
Careers at KINNECT
What to expect from our hiring process
A clear, step-by-step walk through everything that happens between hitting Apply and your first day at KINNECT — including who you'll meet, how long each stage usually takes, and the commitments we make to you along the way.
Why this page exists
No surprises — that's one of our values, so it starts here.
Most KINNECT candidates tell us the bit they wish they'd known earlier was simply 'what happens after I apply'. This page sets out every step from application to first day so you can plan around it, ask sharper questions in interview, and know exactly who to contact at each stage.
From application to first day
The KINNECT recruitment journey
Seven stages, in order. Click each step to see what happens, who's involved, and how long it usually takes.
Step 1 / 7
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Stage 1 · Day 0
Submit your application through our jobs portal with your CV and a short note on why this role. Our Talent Acquisition team confirms receipt within two business days and lets you know whether you're moving to a screening call. If your background doesn't match this role we'll tell you — and where relevant, point you to the Talent Community so we can keep in touch about better-matched openings.
Two things we commit to
What you can hold us to
Specific, named promises about how we treat candidates during recruitment.
- 01
A named recruiter, end to end
From your screening call through to your first day, the same Talent Acquisition team member is your point of contact. You'll have their direct email and phone — so you never have to chase 'someone in recruitment' for an update.
- 02
No emails on leave
If your recruiter is on leave during your process, they hand you off in writing to a named colleague before they go, and you'll hear about it from them — not silence. When KINNECTers are on leave they don't get work emails or messages, and that norm applies to your hiring conversations too.
Honest timelines
How long each stage usually takes
Indicative only — complex senior or clinical roles can run longer; high-volume cohorts (graduates, students) can run on a rolling intake.
- Stage 2
Screening → interview
Usually within 5 business days
of your screening call.
- Stage 3
Interview → decision
3–7 business days
Typically after your final interview.
- Stage 4
Offer → start date
Within 4 weeks
Negotiated with you — most candidates start within 4 weeks of signing.
Common candidate questions
How quickly will I hear back after applying?+
Our Talent Acquisition team aims to acknowledge every application within two business days and let you know whether you're progressing to a screening call within five business days. If the volume on a particular role is high, your recruiter will let you know the realistic timeline at acknowledgement.
Will I get feedback if I'm not successful?+
Yes. If you've had a screening call or interview with us, your recruiter will give you direct, specific feedback — by phone where you'd like that, or in writing if you'd prefer. We won't send a templated rejection after a real conversation; that's not how we'd want to be treated either.
Can I reapply if I'm unsuccessful?+
Absolutely. We encourage candidates to reapply for future roles, especially when the feedback points to something specific you can build on. Many current KINNECTers applied more than once before landing the right role at the right time.
What accessibility adjustments can you make during recruitment?+
We'll work with you on whatever you need — interview format, additional time, written questions in advance, an Auslan interpreter, a quiet space, or any other adjustment that lets you do your best work. Mention it on your application or to your recruiter on the screening call; we don't ask why, just what would help.
Will my current employer be contacted?+
Never without your explicit consent. We only contact the referees you nominate, at the stage of the process you've agreed to. If you'd prefer we hold off contacting your current manager until after an offer is accepted, just tell your recruiter.
How is salary discussed and when?+
Your recruiter raises salary on the first screening call so we're aligned before you invest interview time. Final numbers are confirmed verbally before any written offer goes out, so there are no surprises when the contract arrives.
What if my recruiter goes on leave mid-process?+
You'll hear about it from them, in writing, before they go — along with the named colleague who'll be your point of contact while they're away. We don't let candidate processes go cold because someone's away.
Do you keep my details on file for future roles?+
Only if you'd like us to — usually by joining our Talent Community at the end of the process. That way our Talent Acquisition team can reach out directly when a better-matched role opens up, often before it's posted publicly.
Ready to start the process?
Browse current vacancies, or register your interest with the Talent Community and we'll be in touch when a matching role opens up.