Our recruitment process
- We advertise a job on our careers website, BOM Careers.
- Applicants submit their applications by the closing date.
- A selection panel decides which applications are suitable for further assessment.
- Short-listed candidates are invited to attend an interview and possibly other assessments, such as competency tests. These may be online or in person at assessment centres.
- We check selected candidates' referees.
- A verbal offer is made to the preferred candidate. If accepted, we conduct pre-employment checks – for example, police checks, qualifications, working rights.
- After successfully completing pre-employment checks, we make a formal written offer and agree on a start date.
Checking your eligibility
The position description outlines any eligibility criteria specific to the job.
Bureau employees are engaged under the Public Service Act 1999. This law allows our Chief Executive Officer or a delegate to engage a person as an Australian Public Service (APS) employee and to put conditions on their engagement.
Examples of these conditions include Australian citizenship, probation, formal qualifications, security and character clearances, and health clearances.
Further information on citizenship in the APS can be found on the Australian Public Service Commission website.
Preparing your application
Research the position and our organisation.
Check what type of application is required. You may need to provide a:
- resume only
- resume and one-page pitch
- resume and response to selection criteria.
Writing your resume
Your resume is a snapshot of your qualifications, experience, achievements and skills.
Make it clear and concise, with information relevant to the role you're applying for. Include your:
- employment history and volunteer work, starting with your most recent role – job title, employer and term of employment
- key responsibilities and achievements in each role
- education, qualifications and training or relevant courses
- specialist skills and knowledge
- memberships of professional organisations
- referee details including name, contact details and relationship.
Developing a one-page pitch
Your pitch should outline why you are the right person for the position, including:
- why you want to work with us
- why you are interested in the position
- what you can contribute
- how your experience and qualifications will ensure your success.
You don't need to provide separate examples for each skill listed in the position description.
Check the word count, spelling and grammar before you submit your pitch and application on our careers website, BOM Careers.
Addressing selection criteria
Selection criteria provide a set of standards that we use to assess applications. They describe the personal qualities, skills, abilities, knowledge and any qualifications you may need to perform the role.
In your response:
- provide evidence to show that you are capable and meet the criteria
- be specific
- include an indicator of success or a result.
We recommend the STAR approach to structure your response:
- Situation – provide a brief outline of the situation or setting
- Task – outline what you did
- Action – outline how you did it
- Result – describe the outcomes.
Submitting your application
Submit your application online through BOM Careers.