Application Tips

Our employees play a key role in creating that special Crown experience which is why we select the best candidates for a diverse range of roles. When applying for any role, it's an opportunity for you to showcase your experience, qualifications and potential. The best way for you to demonstrate your key strengths and create a positive first impression is through your resume and a well-considered covering letter.

We believe the following tips will help you with your application:

Your Cover Letter

• Briefly address the role's selection criteria in your cover letter.
• Tell us why you want the role, what you will bring to the role and why we should hire you.
• Don't forget to submit the cover letter with your application and include your contact details.

Your Resume

• Check to make sure the job description of the role you are applying for matches your skills and experience.
• Remember to include all of your relevant skills, qualifications, training and work experience.
• Make sure your address and contact numbers are accurate and up to date.

Attending Your Interview

• This is your opportunity to create a positive first impression.
• Be well presented by dressing in business attire.
• Always arrive early, and get in touch with the Crown Recruitment Centre if you are running late.
• Research the role you have applied for and refer to your research during the interview.

Compliance

• It is a legal requirement that a candidate must be at least 18 years of age to obtain employment at Crown Melbourne (however, some exemptions exist for apprentices).
• As a candidate, you will also be required to present 100 points of valid and current identification to verify your identity and current place of residence.
• In addition to supplying the necessary identification, (where relevant) a candidate will need to provide evidence that they have a legal entitlement to work in Australia.
• In accordance with Crown's obligations under the Casino Control Act, candidates are:
  • Required to undertake and return a satisfactory probity result (police check). A National Criminal History Record Check will need to be completed by all staff. Some positions may also require you to complete a Police Information Release form.
  • For all positions within Gaming, Security Services, Property Services and other identified roles, such as selected management and support roles a Casino Special Employee Licence (issued by the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation) will be required.
  • Also required to undertake a credit reference check if they are applying for a licence.
  • If candidates have lived overseas for 12 months or more during the past 10 years; a police and credit check from that country is also required.
• Candidates will be asked if they have ever been the subject of a Withdrawal of Licence, Exclusion Order, Self-Exclusion Order or have otherwise been barred from Crown Melbourne.
• Candidates will be required to supply documentation evidencing any formal qualifications, certificates or licenses that they hold, which are relevant to the position for which they are applying.
• Candidates will be required to provide two recent professional referees in support of their application.