Guides to Australian government careers
How hiring works in the APS, the police forces and Defence, what the recruitment tests look like and how to answer interview questions, written for first-time applicants.
Certification guides
Australian police entrance tests explained
Every Australian police force tests applicants before it invites them further, but no two forces use the same test.
Australian security clearances explained
Many federal careers, including the AFP, Border Force, Defence, ASIO and much of the APS, need an Australian Government security clearance, issued in most cases by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
Government job interview questions and how to answer them
Australian government interviews are structured: a panel of two or more people asks every candidate the same behavioural and scenario questions and rates the answers against the job's requirements and the employer's published values.
How to get a government job in Australia
Australian government jobs are filled on merit: you apply for an advertised role, you're assessed against what the job needs and the employer's published values, and the most suitable person is offered the job.
Exam study guides
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APS Graduate Program study guide
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ASIO Intelligence (IDP) study guide
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Airport Screening Officer study guide
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000 Call-Taker study guide
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NSW Public Service study guide
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Victorian Public Service study guide
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