Parramatta council official edited applications to help friends get jobs
Roxanne Thornton, a senior official at Parramatta Council, admitted to editing job applications for friends during an inquiry by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). She acknowledged that her actions contributed to flawed hiring processes and expressed a belief that she would not be caught. Thornton, along with two other women, is accused of manipulating hiring practices to benefit their acquaintances.
- ▪Roxanne Thornton edited job applications and provided interview questions to friends seeking jobs at Parramatta Council.
- ▪She admitted to her actions being misaligned with her role and acknowledged the flawed hiring processes.
- ▪Thornton's actions included removing educational requirements to ensure her friends' eligibility for positions.
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Parramatta council official tells corruption watchdog inquiry she helped friends with job applicationsNBy Nabil Al-NasharTopic:Local GovernmentMon 25 May 2026 at 2:18pmMon 25 May 2026 at 2:18pmMon 25 May 2026 at 2:18pmRoxanne Thornton told ICAC she edited job applications for friends to help them secure jobs with City of Parramatta Council. (ABC News)In short:A senior Parramatta council official has told a corruption watchdog inquiry she edited job applications for friends to help them get jobs with the organisation.Roxanne Thornton says she was responsible for "extremely flawed" hiring processes and thought no one would find out.Ms Thornton is one of three women accused of subverting hiring practices to benefit their…
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