Selection Criteria
All applicants must submit a written statement, no more than three A4 pages in length, outlining how they meet the below criteria, including examples of previous achievements that demonstrate how you meet these criteria to a high standard. Please note that applicants who fail to address the selection criteria will not be considered. Guidance on how to effectively address the selection criteria is provided at below link:
Advice on how to address selection criteria
1. Contributes to strategic thinking
• Supports shared purpose and direction: Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Australian Public Service (APS) environment and the department’s role and functions.
• Shows judgement, intelligence and common sense: Interprets and applies legislation and guidelines for decision-making tasks using sound reasoning.
2. Achieves results
• Identifies and uses resources wisely: Contributes ideas to improve efficiency and work practices.
• Responds positively to change: Shows flexibility in responding to uncertainty and changing demands.
3. Supports productive working relationships
• Nurtures internal and external relationships: Takes the initiative in building rapport and maintaining relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders.
• Strives for service excellence: Ensures clients feel valued and respected and demonstrates understanding of the expectations and preferences of clients from culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
4. Displays personal drive and integrity
• Demonstrates public service professionalism and probity: Provides a quality professional service, applies ethical work practices and demonstrates integrity in all aspects of work.
• Commits to action: Demonstrates personal drive and enthusiasm towards work.
5. Communicates with influence
• Communicates clearly: Communicates proficiently both orally and in writing in English and Arabic.
• Listens, understands and adapts to audience: Tailors communication to audience and circumstances and ensures common understanding of issues.
6. Demonstrates professional or technical proficiency
• Demonstrates technical, professional or specialist knowledge and expertise: Ensures knowledge, skills and expertise are current and appropriate to complete work objectives.