APS Careers @ Defence

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Frequently Asked Questions


How do I apply online

  1. How often are new jobs posted on your website?
  2. What is the length of time a job remains posted?
  3. Can I apply for more than one job at a time?
  4. Who can submit an application?
  5. What is Job Alert?
  6. What if I have applied for a job and forgotten my username and password?
  7. I am encountering a problem accessing and using this site. What should I do?

1. How often are new jobs posted on your website?

We post jobs regularly, often daily, so we recommend you visit our site often and search our current vacancies.

You can also subscribe to our Job Alert service and you will be notified of future jobs that match your preferences.

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2. What is the length of time a job remains posted?

Some job postings only give candidates a window of one to two weeks to apply. Others remain open until the position has been filled. Again, we urge you to visit the site often to search current vacancies.

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3. Can I apply for more than one job at a time?

Absolutely. You are welcome to apply for any of our job postings that you believe match your skill-set and career aspirations.

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4. Who can submit an application?

Our job postings are designed to attract people who are interested in joining Defence. They are not intended for recruitment suppliers. In fact, we will not accept responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited applications from recruitment suppliers.

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5. What is Job Alert?

Job Alert is an automatic job hunter. You can use Job Alert to tell us your preferences and then relevant jobs will be emailed to you for consideration.

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6. What if I have applied for a job and forgotten my username and password?

The first time you apply for a position using APS Careers @ Defence you will be asked to enter your email address (Username), and create a password. When you return to APS Careers @ Defence you are required to login using your email address and enter your password. Should you forget your password you will have to click on the "Forgotten your Password?" link. You will then be required to enter your email address.  A reset password will be sent to your email address.

If you are unable to answer your secret question then please contact us via APSCareers@defence.gov.au and a new password will be generated and sent to your email address.

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7. I am encountering a problem accessing and using this site. What should I do?

First, determine whether you are able to access any other internet sites.

If you are certain that the issue is specifically related to the Defence Jobs site, please contact us via APSCareers@defence.gov.au

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