How to Apply for Job Vacancies at the Australian Embassy Baghdad

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Vacant positions are generally advertised on the Embassy’s website. Selection criteria and a job description are provided, and a closing date for applications is specified.

Writing your application

Your application should consist of the following:

1. A brief covering letter or e-mail which states the position you are applying for.
2. A resume (curriculum vitae) which outlines relevant personal information, education, and complete career history.
3. Most important - a written statement of 2-3 pages directly addressing each of the selection criteria. See below on how to do this.
4. Contact details (phone and e-mail) of two referees who have supervised your most recent work, and recent written references. Referees will only be contacted if you are shortlisted.

Selection Criteria

The Embassy sets a number of selection criteria for each vacant position in order to identify the key skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and qualifications which are required to effectively and efficiently perform the functions of the position.

The competing applications we receive are considered and marked against each of the selection criteria in order to find the most suitable applicant. It is therefore essential that applicants address each of the selection criteria listed in the job vacancy advertisement if their application is to be successful.

Selection criteria are the key determining factors in our recruitment process and applicants must address each of the selection criteria in their applications. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.

In preparing a written statement addressing the selection criteria, you should use specific examples of work you have done, describing how you have contributed to a process or an outcome, and how this relates to the particular selection criteria you are addressing.

You should demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of the position by describing your relevant skills, abilities, knowledge, work achievements and experience against each of the selection criteria. You must show us that you meet them and how you meet them.

Short Listing

Applications will be initially assessed against the selection criteria to select those applications that are worthy of further consideration and interview. Only those applications that provide written statements directly addressing the selection criteria will be considered for short listing.

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