When you apply for a job in DEEWR, you should always address the selection criteria in full with a written statement of your claims against each criterion. Please note that you will only be considered for the next step of the selection process if you meet the selection criteria. You should also submit a current resume.

How to address the selection criteria

The key to addressing each selection criterion is to demonstrate your capability by providing evidence of how you meet the criterion, using specific examples drawn from your experience.  You need to convince the selection team that you have the capabilities to do the job – capabilities which are reflected in the selection criteria.  

One model for doing this is the STAR model, which is:

• Situation – provide a very brief outline of the situation or setting
• Task – outline what you did
• Action – outline how you did it
• Result – describe the outcomes

Example 

If one criterion is “Well developed written communication skills”, you can use the STAR model to gather evidence of how you meet this criterion, as illustrated below in note form:           

Situation – My role as research support officer in XYZ Company.

Task – Ensure that principal researchers were kept informed of global developments.

Action – Initiated monthly newsletter, emailed to each principal researcher. Took responsibility for writing lead articles. Obtained ideas and input from stakeholders to ensure articles reflected researchers’ needs (content, language, style, presentation).

Result – Feedback consistently excellent. Got achievement award for newsletter. Led to improved lines of communication between principal researchers & research support unit.

You can then translate these notes into full sentence and paragraph form, for inclusion in your written application.   

As a guide, give two recent examples which support your claim against each criterion.Your response to each criterion should be concise. If in doubt, always seek guidance from the Contact Officer for the vacancy. 

More information about addressing selection criteria

 Before submitting your application, make sure you check that:

• you have addressed all aspects of each criterion
• you have used positive and specific language (i.e. avoid ambiguous expressions such as 'I was involved in . . . ')
• you have used strong action (i.e. doing) words
• your spelling and grammar are correct.

Referee reports

Written referee reports should only be submitted with your application if the requirement to do so was stated in the advertisement and/or in the selection documentation provided to you by the Contact Officer. If in doubt, speak to the Contact Officer for the job.