Preparing Your Application
Initial Steps
- Obtain and read the selection material for the position. The selection material lists the duties and the competencies (selection criteria) for the position;
- Seek clarification or additional information on the CDPP or the position by taking the opportunity to speak with the contact officer nominated in the advertisement;
- Conduct some research on the CDPP. Useful resources are available on this site e.g. the Annual Report, Corporate Plan etc;
- Be aware of the closing date and how to lodge your application (see below). If, for any reason, you cannot submit your application by the closing date, you should discuss this with the contact officer, at the earliest opportunity.
How to lodge your application
Applications should be lodged electronically under the ‘Careers’ section at www.cdpp.gov.au.
You will be asked to complete a set of questions that include:
- Personal Particulars
- Education Qualifications
- Employment History
- A summary addressing the competencies for the position (please note the allocated word limit). See next heading for further details.
- Referee Details
- You will also be required to attach your Resume/Curriculum Vitae (and Academic Transcript if applicable).
Note: You are able to copy and paste text from a Word document directly into your application. You may amend your application up until the closing time for applications.
If you are unable to lodge your application online, please contact the nominated contact officer to make alternative arrangements.
Writing Your Summary
A summary addressing the competencies (selection criteria) will form a crucial part of your application. You are encouraged to set out why you have the right aptitude, skills and experience for the vacancy based on these competencies. You may wish to include examples to demonstrate and substantiate your claims against the competencies that can be verified by your referees.