It is a requirement of the Public Service Act 1999, that recruitment and selection be based on merit. This is achieved by applicants being assessed on their skills, experience, knowledge and abilities against each of the stated selection criteria for a position.
The following may assist you in preparing your application.
- Obtain and carefully read the Selection Documentation for the position of interest.
- Familiarise yourself with Safe Work Australia by browsing our website and reading key resources such as the Annual Report and Strategic Plan.
- Familiarise yourself with the ‘Cracking the Code’ recruitment assistance guide on the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) website
- Take the opportunity to speak to the Contact Officer to seek clarification or additional information on the Agency and/or the position.
- Decide whether you possess, and can demonstrate your skills, experience, knowledge and ability against each of the criteria.
When addressing each selection criteria, provide examples to demonstrate and substantiate your claims. Examples should outline a situation, identify the action you took and summarise the subsequent result.
- Be aware of the closing date and where and how to lodge your application (see below). If, for any reason you cannot submit your application by the closing date, you should ring the contact officer to see if a late application will be accepted.
- If you require any special arrangements (e.g. wheelchair access, hearing or visual aids, etc), you should state your requirements in your application, or discuss them with the Contact Officer for the position.
What you need to include in your application
Your application should include:
Safe Work Australia Application Cover Sheet
- a cover letter
- a resumé outlining your work experience and qualifications, and
- your statement of claims against the selection criteria for the position.
Where to send your application
Applications should be sent to opportunities@safeworkaustralia.gov.au or
The Recruitment Officer
Safe Work Australia
GPO Box 641
CANBERRA ACT 2601