Application Information

Submitting applications

All applications, including application coversheet, your response to selection criteria, resume and referee report (if required) must be submitted to the Shared Services Centre:

  Email: jobs@act.gov.au
  Fax number: 02 6205 3204
  Postal address: Shared Services Centre, Recruitment Services, GPO Box 158, Canberra ACT 2601

Application documentation

When applying for vacancies in the ACT Public Service you need to read and complete the following documents:

Application Checklist	RTF (115 KB)	or	PDF (46 KB)
Application Coversheet	RTF (172 KB)	or	PDF (45 KB)
Referee's Report	RTF (249 KB)	or	PDF (43 KB)

Application process

Staff are appointed to positions in the ACTPS on merit. Relevant abilities, qualifications, experience, personal qualities and potential for development of applicants are assessed in the selection process. The principles of merit, equity and diversity and procedural fairness are integral to recruitment processes in the ACTPS.

The ACTPS supports, recognises and values the diversity of cultures within the Australian community. Please indicate in your application if you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated at the time of interview.

Successful applicants will become permanent officers (unless noted otherwise) of the ACTPS on attractive terms and conditions. The ACTPS offers an inclusive and supportive environment with family friendly leave arrangements. Applicants must be either Australian citizens or have permanent resident status.