Privacy and Policy
- Introduction
Fountain Healthcare is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information you provide when applying for employment with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and other applicable privacy laws.
- Information We Collect
When you submit an employment application, we may collect the following types of personal information:
- Name, contact details (email, phone number, address)
- Employment history and qualifications
- Identification documents (e.g., Driver’s Licence, Blue Card, Yellow Card)
- Certifications and professional licenses
- Resume, cover letter, and other supporting documents
- Responses to application questions, including eligibility confirmations (e.g., work rights, background checks)
- How We Use Your Information
Your personal information is collected and used for recruitment purposes, including:
- Assessing your suitability for employment
- Contacting you regarding your application status
- Conducting necessary background checks (where applicable)
- Maintaining records for future employment opportunities
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
- Storage and Security of Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we collect from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Your data is stored securely, and only authorised personnel have access to it. If we no longer require your information, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymise it.
- Sharing Your Information
Fountain Healthcare will not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may disclose your data:
- To regulatory or government bodies where required by law
- To third-party service providers who assist in recruitment processes, provided they comply with our privacy standards
- Where you have provided consent for disclosure
- Accessing and Updating Your Information
You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information held by Fountain Healthcare. To request changes, please contact us using the details below.
- Retention of Information
Your application data will be retained for a reasonable period for recruitment purposes. If you do not wish for your data to be kept for future job opportunities, you may request its removal.
- Your Privacy Rights
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Withdraw consent for data processing (subject to legal obligations)
- Lodge a complaint regarding privacy breaches
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website, and continued use of our application process constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
- Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Fountain Healthcare
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.