Guidelines for Job Applicants
The primary function of your written application is to provide sufficient information about your skills, knowledge and experience to allow the Selection Committee to assess your suitability for the position and, if interviews are being conducted, whether you should be interviewed for the position.
Applications should contain the following information listed below.
Personal details
Please download and complete the Applicant Details form - available in 
PDF (9K), 
Word (4K) and attach it to the front of your application.
Resume
This should outline your previous work history in chronological order starting from your most recent position, together with a brief description of the duties associated with the positions you have held. It should also outline your education and training and be no longer than two or three pages.
Statement of claims against the selection criteria
Each criterion should be addressed separately and must substantiate your claims to the position. You should draw on any work experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge you have that are relevant to the position. Generally, each criterion should be addressed in no longer than half a page. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the position.
Referees
Please provide the name and telephone number of at least two people who have agreed to act as a referee for your application. One of these people should be your current supervisor. You should advise your referees that they might be contacted and asked for either verbal or written comments on your work performance in relation to the selection criteria.
Preparing Your Application
The following do's and dont's may be helpful in developing your application:
DO
- be concise, clear, relevant and accurate
- organise your application in an easy to follow format
- provide specific comments and examples against each selection criterion
DON'T
- provide great detail about duties performed many years ago and that are not relevant to the position you are applying for
- submit a very long application
- use third or fourth generation photocopies of previous applications or very general applications
- use folders or binders or submit multiple copies, as they are not required
In most cases, your application, interview and referee's comments are take into account in reaching the final decision. If you are selected for an interview, you will be advised of the date and time of the interview at least two days in advance. There may be occasions where an interview may not be necessary and assessment will be made on the basis of the application and referee report only.
Facilities can be made available for applicants with disabilities.
All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application once the final decision has been made.
Email inquiries on recruitment matters can be sent to personnel@humanrights.gov.au.
