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Merit Selection...
All appointments within Defence are based on merit. Merit selection ensures the selection of the best available person for the position through open competition. Selection is based on the abilities, qualifications, experience, standard of work, performance and personal qualities of a person, as is relevant to the requirements of the job.
The Selection and Assessment process...
Selection panels are structured to ensure equity, independence and diversity of backgrounds and opinions. Equal Employment Opportunity principles will be followed. Confidentiality will be maintained and the privacy of all applicants respected.
Your application will be read and assessed. The selection panel will assess how well your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the requirements of the job. The selection panel will determine which applicants are shortlisted for further assessment, perhaps an interview.
However, not all selection processes involve an interview. Other assessment methods - such as referee reports, work simulations, assessment centres, technical tests and aptitude tests may be used in place of or as well as an interview. The combination of assessment methods used will be specific to the job.
Availability for Interview...
If interviews are to be conducted, the selection panel will consider you are available for interview from the date applications close. Where possible, shortlisted applicants will be given two working days notice of interview details. You are expected to be available for interview, if required, even if you are on leave. Should you be unavailable in the period following the lodgement of your application, please advise the contact officer of a telephone number on which you can be contacted. The selection panel will make every attempt to schedule your interview at the least disruptive time.
Special Arrangements at Interview...
If you have any additional needs when attending an interview (eg: wheelchair access, sign language interpreter, reliance on public transport due to a disability that requires the interview to align with public transport timetables etc.) Please state your requirements in the relevant section of the online application, or discuss them with the contact officer.
Referee Comments...
Referee comments may be sought before or after an interview. They are an integral part of the selection and assessment process sought to provide information relevant to the requirements of the job. You should choose work related referees who can comment effectively on your skills and abilities, experience and performance within the workplace.
Should a referee provide negative feedback relating to your work performance or suitability, you will have the opportunity to provide comment under procedural fairness principles.
Progress of your Application...
Applicants are asked to speak to the contact officer regarding progress of their application.
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