Government Job Applications
Addressing selection criteria, panel interviews, and lengthy recruitment processes ... Welcome to the world of government applications.
The Government Job Application Process
Applying
for a government job is a very different process to applying for a
'normal' job. There are a number of reasons for these
different
recruitment processes, but the biggest is that the salaries for
government employees comes from our taxes, and the government has an
obligation to show the public that they are spending their money
wisely, and employing the right people. The process is set
and
documented, and appeals against decisions can be made in certain
situations. You can't get a job in the
government
because your brother-in-law recommended you, networking plays no part
in getting government job.
- Most of the vacancies aren't advertised in the paper or career websites like most normal jobs.
- You can't send your resume in "just in case" an opportunity comes up, it will not be held on file or considered for future vacancies.
- Your application will take you at least three times as long as a normal application, if not longer.
- The interview will be infront of a panel, who again will question you against the key selection criteria.
- The best person doesn't always get the job, often the best application writer will get the job.
The most important thing you can do is pay attention to the selection documentation and write the best possible statements addressing selection criteria that you can!
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Job Application Templates
Microsoft Word templates for your cover letter, resume and
statements against selection criteria. Go to the application
templates page
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interview.
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What does a government recruiter think about applicants and
panels? Read the government
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Employment Indexes
Where are your best chances of getting a job? What
industries, & what states? Look through the employment
indexes.
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Working for the Government
Government jobs can provide long-lasting and fulfilling
careers filled with unique experiences and the knowledge that you are
working in a job that is ultimately serving the nation.
Different types of government jobs
The Commonwealth
government (or federal government) employs public
servants across Australia in areas such as primarily include national
matters, such as trade and commerce, currency, immigration, defence,
telecommunications and welfare.
The state governments
employ public servants within their own state such as police, schools,
roads, hospitals, public housing and business regulation.
Local governments
employ public servants within a council or shire. They are
responsible for town planning, building works, local roads, parking,
water and sewerage, waste disposal, domestic animals and community
facilities.
