Application Process & Interviews at ACT Government

Recruitment appeared to be a fair process and easily navigated. Probably the issue is things are promised during recruitment that are not delivered upon. E.g. meaningful placements, being valued inclusion and diversity.

Smooth and professional.

The interview and assessment process as a graduate was very drawn out- we initially applied for the role in April, and did not find out if we got the role until late October. The interview process included: psychometric testing, an interview and a group task where we had an hour to work together to create a policy solution.

Interview was individual with a panel and a group task / interview. Fair and open-ended questions, assessments included testing innovation / creativity / collaboration.

Interview processes involved multiple stages which included group interviews, writing, logical and numerical assessments.

The interview process was relatively smooth. It was a 10-minute online interview where I was asked a few generic questions plus some time to ask my own questions. The aptitude tests were interesting, where I got to play a game.

I really can't comment. Seems fair and thorough. I haven't been involved but it's always happening.

Very lengthy process.

The grad program recruitment period took many months which made it difficult to plan for the future. Many months of recruitment makes it hard to find work in the meantime as you don't know if you will get the job or not.

Interview had two parts: 1. Group Assessment: We were given the Chief Minister's Statement of Ambition for Canberra, and was told to come up with a solution/idea to one of the missions. 2. Panel Interview. Digital interview in front of 3 to 4 ACT Gov Employees. Was given the Q's 5 minutes before the start of the interview.

The hiring process for the graduate program was very delayed; we often received information very last minute, and many people did not know their first rotations until a few days before we started work. We had one individual interview and one group activity, as well as one written task. The interviews themselves were very comfortable. You get given the questions a few minutes in advance so you can think about them and prepare your examples/answers. This really takes the stress out of it. My interview panel was also very lovely and supportive.

The graduate program interview process is very lengthy. There will be assessment test including the game based and group. Then the successful candidate was contacted for the interview. After the selection, the graduate program will be started. the graduate has to work in three different areas within the ACT Government. And need to do performance development plan and probation report in each rotation. After successful completion in each rotation and meeting the criteria of the graduate program, the graduate gets the permanent position after 10 months in the home directorate.

From a graduate recruitment process perspective, I went through a very long and vigorous processes. It took almost six months to complete the whole hiring process. First, we had to submit a three-hundred-word document which was then followed by 45-minute psychometric test. The next round was group virtual assessment and finally an individual virtual assessment by the panel members.

assessment center, group discussion, and interview.

my interview process was for a graduate position. I had a couple of (psychometric ) questionnaires and an interview. There was also a group activity. the process was relatively painless and the panel warm and thoughtful.

Hiring process was excellent. Out of the jobs/programs I applied for they were the only company that actually rang me about my arthritis and asked what they could do to accommodate me in the process and make it as painless as possible. This meant a lot to me as in one of the other's I applied for they made me take a 3-hour written test, despite me informing them and having the documentation to support that I am incapable of that, which then resulted in me not being able to move my hands for 4 weeks.

Work, experience, and aspiration related.

Something along the lines of how would i contribute to the chief ministers plan for the ACT?

I can't remember.

Our question was mainly focused on how we would contribute to ACT government. These were in terms of our transferable skills which we could use from past experience to the current position. During the group discussion, we were put in a group and were asked to pitch ideas in areas that needs improvement in ACT region. We were given time to carry out discussions and prepare a presentation. For the panel members, they asked about our interpersonal and professional skills.

Some of the technical based question and the experience on the particular areas.

I was asked questions that align with the ACT Government's core values.

the chance for learning and training.

1. Problem Solving 2. Teamwork I can't remember the rest

Mostly things centred around work ethic, how important diversity is and how my skills will help the team. We were also made to do several examinations and exercises.

Look up the publicly available information on ACTPS websites.

Be confident and pat attention on the ACTPS core value.

Look at the statements and objectives outlined by ministers in each directorate, and that of the chief minister as well. Address your statement of claims towards that.

Read up on the ACT Government, it's values and key initiatives/policies it is working on.

Read the 2025 strategic plan with the three priorities re; wellbeing, sustainability and knowledge-economy. Read the CMTEDD capability framework. Use the STAR method to explain your examples.

Use STAR, research ACT Gov policies, play to your strengths

Expect and plan to wait awhile before hearing back about the gig.

Be yourself on the interview day, it's ok not to get all the answers right and be confident.

Just be yourself and confident.

I think it would be important for a person to be themselves and not an idea of what a workplace might want you to be. I think if a candidate is thoughtful, empathetic and analytical they should have no trouble. Understanding the values of the ACT Government is recommended

Be familiar with the value code before interview.