Applications

The following is information on the GDP application process and its phases.

Process

Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be contacted after each phase of recruitment.

Phase 1—Online applications—1 March 2013 to 7 14 April 2013 (updated)

See our online application form and address the four written questions. Each question refers to specific capabilities on the Capability Map. To ensure answers are of a high standard and contain the required information, please refer to the descriptors and performance indicators for each capability attached in the application kit.

TIP: Cracking the Code

Phase 2—Vetting

The eligibility information on the application; i.e., Australian citizenship and date by which the degree will be completed, will be checked to ensure all applicants are eligible for the GDP.

Phase 3—Cognitive ability testing

The cognitive ability test is an online test which assesses verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning skills.

Phase 4—Telephone interviews

The telephone interviews are 12- to 15-minute interviews which will ask a few motivational/ behavioural questions.

Phase 5—Written application/resumé review

Information in the application, such as degree and personal data, is confirmed during this phase. The answers to the four written questions will also be assessed against our assessment criteria.

Phase 6—Assessment centre

Assessment centres will be held in all major cities, provided there is a sufficient number of applicants from that region. Applicants will attend the assessment centre at their closest city. Each assessment centre will include a series of assessments to assess the behaviours and capabilities of applicants. The assessment will last about half a day and will be comprised of a written work sample test, a group discussion and a behavioural interview.

Applicants residing overseas

Applicants who are overseas during the recruitment process are still able to complete the process. The application and the cognitive ability test can be completed online and we can conduct the phone interviews while you are overseas. If progressed to the stage of an assessment centre than you will be required to complete the assessment centre in Australia.

Offers

From early July, the graduate coordination team will contact successful applicants by phone to make a verbal offer of employment. Upon verbally accepting our offer, we will email you a letter of offer and attach some documents for you to complete.

Unsuccessful applicants will also be contacted by email at this time. The option of feedback will exist for all applicants once the process has been finalised (see also Key dates).