After interview, the selection panel will assess your claims and suitability for the position in relation to the assessment process and make a recommendation regarding the most suitable applicant for the position.

Offer of Employment…

If you are selected as the most suitable applicant and offered the position, you will usually be advised by phone. We would like to know your decision as quickly as possible. If you accept the position, a formal ‘Letter of Offer’ will be sent to you explaining what commencement pack documents are required from you.

As the successful applicant you will be asked to accept the offer of employment within seven days of receiving the ‘Letter of Offer’.

You should not resign or leave your current employment until Defence APS Recruitment have advised you that all checks / clearances have been completed.

Once all the paperwork has been processed by Defence APS Recruitment they will send a ‘Confirmation Letter’ to you and advise you of your date of Commencement.

Merit List...

If you are not offered the job, but the selection panel believe that you are suitable, your name may be placed on a merit list. Applicants placed on this list, may be accessed if:

• The preferred applicant declines the offer, or
• Should the same or a similar position become vacant during the 12 months after the original job was advertised, the order of merit may be used.

Unsuccessful Applicants...

Once the successful applicant has been notified, unsuccessful applicants will be advised in writing as soon as possible. Unsuccessful applicants may contact the chairperson of the selection panel for post-assessment feedback.

Commencing work...

Probation

Ongoing or non-ongoing employment with Defence will be conditional on the successful applicant satisfactorily completing a probation period which is generally six months unless otherwise advised. During this time conduct and work performance is assessed to determine whether they meet Defence standards.

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The New Starters Program

The New Starters Program is a corporate induction program applicable to all new APS Defence employees. The program has been developed to accelerate the integration of new starters into the Department and assist them to become productive in the shortest possible time.  The New Starters Program focuses on bringing to life parts of the APS Career & Talent Management System by equipping new starters with relevant information, resources and training.

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