Assessment of applicants

What you need to know

In an interview, the panel will ask questions related to the key selection criteria detailed in the job description.

The panel will use 'behavioural' style questioning where you will be asked to provide details of your direct experience against the key selection criteria, incorporating personal qualities, knowledge and skills. That is, you provide information on the context or situation you face in the job, your actions and things you have learnt through the actions you have taken.

Methods such as ‘Work Sampling’, using one or more tasks which are representative of the capabilities, help establish your capabilities for a particular role (using Case Studies or Exercises).

If further assessment is required a second interview may also be conducted.

Referee checks will be conducted on competitive applicants.

What you need to do

• Referees: let your referees know that they may be contacted
• Non-residents of Australia: if you are non-resident of Australia, please provide your working visa at interview. Failure to produce a working visa will result in your application not proceeding (refer to the Eligibility and Right to Work in Australia section of this website)
• Qualifications: provide evidence of the mandatory qualifications (if the job requires)
• Short-listing: if you are identified as a competitive applicant you may be required to consent to a National Police Records Check. Please refer to the Safety Screening Checks section of this website