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Asked for a reference? Here's what to expect.

A teacher you've worked with has named you as a referee. It takes 3 to 5 minutes, needs no login, and helps keep children safe.

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From: references@irecruitaustralia.com.au
Sarah Mitchell has listed you as a referee

Hi Margaret, Sarah worked with you at Coburg West Primary School and has asked us to contact you. It takes 3 to 5 minutes. No login or password needed.

Start the reference
Is this genuine? This link opens a page on irecruitaustralia.com.au and expires on 19 October.
3 to 5 minutes
No login
01Is this genuine?

Five ways to know it's really us.

https://irecruitaustralia.com.au/…
↑ Check this part of the address before you start.
  1. 1
    Our domain

    Links always open on irecruitaustralia.com.au.

  2. 2
    No passwords

    We never ask for a password, bank or card details.

  3. 3
    It expires

    Links last 14 days. We send a reminder at 24, 48 and 72 hours, then stop.

  4. 4
    It's private

    The candidate never sees your answers.

  5. 5
    Ask us to check

    Unsure? Email hello@irecruitaustralia.com.au and we'll confirm.

02What happens to your answers

Asked properly. Read by people.

Questions are tailored to how you know the candidate, whether you were their principal, supervisor or colleague, and every form includes child-safety questions. A recruiter reads every reference, and once submitted, answers can't be edited or deleted. Nothing is ever rejected automatically.

  1. Tailored questions
    Principal, supervisor or colleague.
  2. Read by a recruiter
    Never rejected automatically.
  3. Locked on submit
    Can't be edited or deleted.
Your reference helps keep children safe.

Every teacher we place has two professional references verified by a person, alongside their registration, right to work and Working with Children Check.

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