About the online recruitment system

How it works

The system allows applicants to:

search for vacancies
access and read position descriptions and selection criteria
apply for vacancies online
register for job alerts
access previous applications.

How to apply

If you are registering with the Department for the first time:

Click on 'start new application' and then follow the prompts.
The system will ask you to enter your full name, email address and desired password. The system will then assign you a logon ID, which you should retain along with your password.

Who sees my application?

The following people can view your application:

you
the selection panel responsible for assessing your application
the delegate (the manager who has the authority to approve selection decisions)
the recruitment team that administers recruitment for the Department.

Your logon ID and password allow you to access your application at any time throughout the process, make changes to registration details once you have submitted an application, access applications you have submitted earlier and apply for new jobs listed with the Department.

If you have already registered with the Department’s system and have a logon ID and password you must click on ‘Access existing application’ if you want to apply for a new job.

If you have forgotten your logon ID and password, the system will ask you to enter your email address and will then email your logon ID and password to you.

Privacy and security

The Department recognises and respects your privacy and is bound by the Information Privacy Principles set out in the Privacy Act 1988. By submitting a job application you consent to our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as described below.

Additional information is available in the Department’s privacy statement or from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.

We collect information from you directly when you complete the online application. We may also collect information from:

you, directly at other stages during the selection process
any competency test you sit during the selection process
your referees.

This information is used for the purpose of selecting a person to fill the advertised position and in some cases to create an order of merit to fill positions similar to the advertised position. Your contact information is retained on the system to allow you to easily use the system in the future. It remains there for your own reference and you will need to start a new submission for any future job application you may decide to make.