Online Applicant Information Employment In The Department Of

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Online applicant information
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Employment in the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water,
Population and Communities is governed under the Public Service Act
1999 and our employees embrace the Australian Public Service Values
and Code of Conduct.
The basis for selecting staff
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The selection of staff to the Department of Sustainability,
Environment, Water, Population and Communities is based on the
relative merit of the applicants in relation to the specified
selection criteria.
Unless indicated otherwise it is essential that you specifically
address each of the selection criteria for a position. The information
you provide in your application must be clear and concise as it will
be the basis for the selection of applicants.
The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and
Communities uses a streamlined recruitment process, using a very
rigorous shortlisting process and offers selection panels a number of
different assessment procedures. These may include contacting referees
prior to assessment, making an assessment based on application and
referee input alone, or conducting interviews, examining work samples
and/or conducting performance tests (written or practical).
Eligibility to apply for a position
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To be eligible to apply for vacancies within the Department of
Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities you
must be an Australian citizen. (Any queries relating to this
requirement can be discussed with the recruitment manager on (02) 6274
1277).
Before you Apply
Before you apply, carefully read the job description/selection
documentation. If you require further information about the position
please speak to the nominated contact officer.
Preparing Your Application
DSEWPaC prefers online lodgement of applications. You can view and
access our online system at the following web
site:http://www.environment.gov.au/jobs/opportunities/index.html
As part of your online lodgement you will be required to complete an
application form, submit responses to the selection criteria and
upload your resume.
When responding to the selection criteria, you can cut and paste from
Microsoft Word or type directly into field. Please note that some
formatting will not translate into the online system so please review
your responses before submitting. Please observe the word limit as
indicated on the application form.
Submitting Your Application
If you are unable to utilise the online system, you should liaise with
the contact officer to make alternative arrangements. Please note, as
most online vacancies are restricted to a word limit, any alternative
arrangement should also adhere to that word limit.
Where electronic lodgement is not possible, please submit the
following documents:
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your claims against the selection criteria;
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a short resume of your education and employment history; and
the DSEWPaC Application Cover Sheet (available from the web site -
http://www.environment.gov.au/jobs/opportunities/index.html
by mail to (the contact officer nominated on the vacancy)
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and
Communities
GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2601
or via email to contact officer email
Closing time
Unless otherwise noted, the department’s normal closing time for
online submission of applications is 11.30pm on the third Monday after
the vacancy appeared in the APS Jobs. Closing times for vacancies can
be viewed at the following link:
https://environment.nga.net.au/cp
Applications must arrive before the closing date as selection panels
are not obliged to accept late applications. Should you be unable to
meet that deadline, you must notify the nominated contact officer and
seek agreement to submitting a late application. Only online
applications will receive a return confirmation.
Availability during selection process
The selection committee will make a number of attempts to contact
applicants but where contact is not possible from the information
provided no further consideration will be given to the application.
Remuneration policy
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If you are the successful applicant you may like to note the
department’s policy on commencement salaries and annual pay
progression and discuss your commencing salary with the delegate
before your engagement/promotion takes effect.
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Clause 5.22 of the department’s Enterprise Agreement states:
Where an employee commences employment in the department or is
promoted within the department, the employee’s salary will be the
point in the salary range applicable to the classification of the job,
as determined by the delegate, having regard to the experience,
qualifications and skills of the employee.
Clause 5.23:
At the discretion of the delegate, where:
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an ongoing employee moves to the department directly from another
APS agency; and
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the employee’s salary (the ‘previous salary’) in that agency
exceeds the highest pay point in this Agreement for the same (or
equivalent) APS Classification;
the employee will have their salary set at the highest pay point for
that classification in the Agreement.
Clause 5.24:
Where clause 5.23 applies, the delegate may determine that the
employee receive additional salary to maintain the employee’s previous
salary, until such time as the employee’s salary is equal to, or
greater than, that previous salary (e.g. because the employee is
promoted or the relevant pay points for the classification increase
due to pay increases).
Clause 5.39 to 5.44, Annual Pay Progression – it should be noted that
progression through ongoing pay points is an annual event on 1
September each year for eligible employees.
Eligible employees must meet the required standard in the department’s
Performance and Development Scheme and will then advance to the next
pay point provided they have been on their current pay point for six
months prior to 1 September.
Further information regarding employment conditions can be found in
the department’s Enterprise Agreement.
Who to call if you have any questions?
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General questions about your application and conditions of employment
should be directed to the Recruitment Manager on (02) 6274 1277.
Questions about the duties and responsibilities of the position, and
the selection process should be directed to the contact officer
nominated on the advertisement.
Employment with us provides a challenging and rewarding career in the
Australian Public Service (APS)