Preparing your Application

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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 duty statement and selection criteria for the position of interest.
• Conduct some initial research on the agency by browsing the website and reading key resources such as the Annual Report and Strategic Plan.
• 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:

• a completed CrimTrac Application Cover Sheet ( MSWord or RichText format ) ;
• a resume outlining your work experience, qualifications and contact details for at least two referees; and
• your statement of claims against the selection criteria for the position.

Where to send your application

Applications should be sent to recruitment@crimtrac.gov.au or:

The Recruitment Officer
The CrimTrac Agency
GPO Box 1573
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601