Selection Process

Assessment of Eligibility

• Australian citizenship, or permanent residency status
• Degree issued by a recognised university [External website]
• Graduated in 2008 or graduating in 2009
• Overseas degrees verified by Overseas Qualifications Unit [External website]
• Complete application submitted (all required components)

Web applications open

• Monday 27th July 2009

Web applications close

• Thursday 27th August 2009 (4.00pm)

Stage 1 - Assessment of High Academic Achievement

• Information the applicant provides in selection criteria 1 is verified against the statement of attainment for subjects in the relevant degree

Stage 2 - Assessment of Written Applications

• A panel of assessors consider each applicant’s written responses and record the outcomes
• Applicants who demonstrate the highest aggregated ratings from Stages 1 and 2 are shortlisted and invited to attend a group interview
• Unsuccessful applicants at this stage will be notified via mail and will have the opportunity to obtain feedback at the conclusion of the assessment process

Stage 3 - Group Assessment Process

• Group Interviews will take place on 10th September 2009
• Attendance at the group interviews is a prerequisite before processing to Stage 4
• Applicants will be divided into groups and required to work as a team to complete tasks that assess competency levels against a set of defined selection criteria, including teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills and conceptual skills
• Group assessment tips
• Applicants who demonstrate satisfactory competence in this assessment process will proceed to Stage 4
• Unsuccessful applicants at this stage will be notified via mail and will have the opportunity to obtain feedback at the conclusion of the assessment process

Stage 4 - Interviews

• Interviews will take place from 16th to 21st September 2009
• The interview will take approximately 30 minutes
• Applicants are given the questions 10 minutes prior to prepare responses
• A panel consisting of 3 or 4 people ask all applicants the same series of questions
• At the conclusion of the interview applicants have the opportunity to ask questions
• Applicants are required to bring original academic records to be sighted
• Interview tips

Stage 5 - Referee Checks

• Applicants should notify their nominated referees after the interview process for the panel to conduct referee checks

Successful applicants

• Successful applicants will receive an initial phone call followed by a letter of offer
• Unsuccessful applicants at this stage will be notified via mail and will have the opportunity to obtain feedback at the conclusion of the assessment process
• All successful applicants need to supply:
  • Criminal record check
  • Proof of identification (100 points)
  • Verification of university degrees and records

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