Short-listing applicants

What you need to know

To short-list applicants for interview the selection panel assess all the information using the key selection criteria:

• the requirements of the position
• mandatory qualifications
• personal qualities, and
• knowledge and skills

If you are short-listed you will be invited to attend a panel interview and/or an assessment centre.

• A panel will generally be comprised of three people of mixed gender and the interview will take between 45 minutes and an hour
• An assessment centre process may include group interviews and/or role-play situations and the timing will vary

If you are unsuccessful in being short-listed for interview, you will be notified in writing

What you need to do

Prepare for the interview by reviewing your skills and experience against the key selection criteria of the job description, anticipate questions and research the job environment and context.