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Applications for our 2009 Program open on 3 March 2008.

 

If you have difficulty in accessing or updating your application form, please call DIISR’s Graduate Coordination Team on (02) 6213 6508 or (02) 6213 6501, during normal business hours, or email us.

Applicants for DIISR's 2009 Program

If you have submitted an application for our 2009 Graduate Development Program, you should ensure that the contact details on your application form are kept up to date during the selection process.  If there is a change to your telephone, address or email details, please return to this site to update your application, to ensure that we have your current contact information.

Please note: 'Contact details' are the only aspect of your application that you will be able to update.

 
Applications will open on 3 March 2008.

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General Information on Applying for our Graduate Development Program

Eligibility

To be eligible for a graduate position within DIISR, you must:

  • Have completed a minimum of a three-year undergraduate degree, or have completed one by the end of 2008;
  • Be an Australian citizen; and
  • Be prepared to relocate to Canberra.

[Please note that overseas qualifications must be recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).  See FAQs for further information.]

The Selection Process

The process for the selection of graduates for DIISR’s 2009 Graduate Development Program will have five stages:

  1. A written application, detailing your claims against the selection criteria;
  2. Shortlisting of applicants to determine suitability for interview;
  3. An individual interview with the selection panel;
  4. Referees checks; and
  5. Offers to successful candidates.

Successful candidates who accept an offer of a place on DIISR’s Graduate Development Program will be required to undertake security and medical clearances and provide evidence of their tertiary qualifications and Australian citizenship.

Feedback will be given to unsuccessful candidates upon request.

Selection Criteria

Applications for the 2009 Graduate Development Program will be assessed against the following selection criteria:

  • Well Developed Communication Skills
  • Well Developed Research and Analytical Skills
  • Ability to Work Effectively in a Team Environment 
  • Personal Qualities including Adaptability, Flexibility, Initiative and Judgement.

Tips on completing your application

We use the written applications to shortlist people for interview and to assess your written communication skills.  Take the time to present your online application (our first impression of you!) professionally.  Here’s some tips on how to do this:

  • Presentation counts! 'Check' for spelling mistakes, missing words, poor grammar and bad punctuation before you press SUBMIT.
  • Use good examples to demonstrate your teamwork, initiative and adaptability/flexibility.  Think about the whole range of your life experiences to find the best examples, from recent years, to use.
  • Don’t exceed the word limits indicated.
  • And most importantly, answer the question that’s being asked!   

Timeline of the Recruiting Process during 2008

March                Applications for the 2009 Program open on 3 March.

March                DIISR attends Careers Fairs around Australia.                     

March & April    Newspaper advertisements calling for applications.

May                   Applications for the 2009 Program close on 19 May.

June/July         Shortlisting of candidates to determine suitability for interview.

Jul/Aug            Interviews take place around Australia.

Sep/Nov           Offers made to successful candidates.

Feb 2009          Program commences.

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