Applicant Kit
The Applicant Kit contains a range of useful information for applicants including:
- an overview of the Department
- information on how to apply
- links to the Department's Annual Report and Collective Agreement
- information for referees if you are asked to supply referee reports at a later stage
All information collected for the purposes of potential employment will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. Further information about the Federal Privacy Act 1988 can be viewed on the Office of the Privacy Commissioner web site.
For more information about a specific job or the Department in general, you should consult with the nominated contact officer.
Download the Applicant Kit:
Applicant Kit [
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Closing Dates
Each job has a specified closing date which is listed in eRecruit. Applications received after that date may not be considered.
Submitting an application
The Department prefers electronic lodgement of applications via eRecruit.
Where electronic lodgement is not possible, please contact the contact officer for the job to discuss other options for submitting your application. You may also contact our Recruitment Team on 02 6274 7945 or 02 6274 7167 for more information on the lodgement of your application.
As a part of the application process, applicants are asked to complete an application form and address the relevant selection criteria in their application. Applicants are also provided the opportunity to advise contact details for referees.
Applicants for Senior Executive Service (SES) jobs only
Applications for SES jobs cannot be submitted via eRecruit. Applications for SES jobs should be submitted via mail or email to the following:
by mail to
Recruitment
Department of Infrastructure, Transport,
Regional Development and Local Government
GPO Box 594
CANBERRA ACT 2601
or via email to
Security
Applicants are advised that all jobs with the Department are security assessed and successful applicants will need to obtain and maintain a security clearance at an appropriate level. Security clearance forms will be sent to all successful candidates with their letter of offer. These papers must be completed and returned prior to commencement in the Department.
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