Application Process & Interviews at Department of Transport and Main Roads

The graduate recruitment process has numerous steps, including the initial application, work tests, panel interview and group activity.

Application submission, online assessment, simulation assessments, in-person/ online assessment centre

Extended time between the initial interview process and the response from the company regarding the outcome.

The process was lengthy and drawn out with large gaps of no news or updates. The congratulatory phone call to say I was accepted into the role was done at 3:45pm on the 23rd of December (last day of the work year) with the role starting early February. My previous work required that I provide them a month of notice and I only just managed to abide by this which was very stressful.

As far as I remember, we had three recruitments stages: 1) Application and predictive Hire interview, if successful then, 2) Online assessment, if successful then, 3) Final assessment, which involved interviewing, individual assessment and group assessment. If successful, 4) Hurray- Congratulations.

It took a long time to get accepted and lots of assessments but overall very well organised.

Was challenging but was also engaging. Long process with several stages.

My circumstances are unique as I've come through as a graduate, so the interview process was quite involved and long. There were 3 rounds of assessment post-application: an individual scenario response task, a group scenario response task, and a one-on-one interview with the interviewing panel.

The overall experience seems quite transparent but does come across as a bit too robotic. Adding a more personal touch or incorporating elements that showcase the company culture could enhance the candidate experience. Additionally, providing clearer communication about the assessment criteria and expectations might help candidates better prepare for the process. Overall, there's room for improvement in terms of humanizing the experience while maintaining transparency.

Recruitment process was pretty easy, maybe could have given us a bit more material to prepare for the group interview with.

The interview process for the graduate program (2022) was extensive but very slow, taking more than 4 months. Other job and grad program opportunities came and went in that time.

Very thorough interview and long assessment process

Interview process was great, really enjoyed it and thought it made a lot of sense.

Recruitment for the graduate program was over the course of a few months, including multiple interviews (in a group and as a individual) and a number of written assessments.

The interview process is straightforward. There is a couple of assessments you will do, but look on the TMR graduate website for the rundown.

The interview process was good, however a little slow.

Many assessments occurred, based on personality and intelligence quotient tests. This did take a number of months as recruitment teams within the public service are required to keep lengthy documentation about why they choose the candidates over others.

Hiring process was straight forward with questions to answer.

It is clear and the steps are easy to follow.

Very reasonable and fair.

The questions in my interview were generally about my experiences at university and if I had industry experience. As it was for a graduate position though, the questions were general and not technical or specific.

The interview questions were behavioural questions.

I remember problem-solving skills, but mainly questions around how you'd handle situations that involve ethical considerations.

Don't really remember, I think questions about how to deal with a difficult team member, how to handle conflicting deadlines.

What was one problem/issue I faced in a workplace/school/in general and how did I resolve it - How did you ?nd working in a team with di?ering opinions and how did you manage to work together - Why did you choose your degree and what was your favourite subject that you learned

My interview was >12 months ago, questions were based on group work and interactions, and problem solving.

What were some challenges you faced and how did you overcome them?

A time you had to undertake team work, competing priorities, project work

About my work experience mainly. Usual questions such as what I consider to be my strengths and weaknesses, and how I work to overcome challenges.

Your performance and skills - your vision and goals - your uniqueness and possible contribution to TMR

I always find it helpful to do some research on the department and review key documents (strategic plan, values, annual report etc) so that you can link your examples back to departmental priorities and demonstrate a values alignment.

Be polite and use the right language and tone for a formal situation. listen to the questions and think before you begin your answers. ask the interviewer to repeat or explain further if you do not understand a question. use the STAR method to answer questions about your skills and experience.

The only advice is to expect the process to be lengthy and to be proactive in communicating to the recruitment team.

Be yourself and do Your best during the numerical and writing stages.

Being yourself is paramount. The culture at TMR is diverse and will accommodate all backgrounds, provided you are capable. TMR has a page about vision and values on their main website. These are very important to understand and communicate with in the back of your mind during the interview.

Not really, just research the company a bit and their values and try to intwine this with your answers

Learn about TMR. Understand on what TMR does and the culture they are striving for. Have a broad understanding of what roles are on offer and what you would like to do. Don't over-do your preparation, just be fluid and relax. TMR wants to get to know you. Tell them a story about yourself, about your wins and losses in life, and what you learn about them. Just tell them a story. Telling a story is more engaging than facts and figures, you are painting a picture about your personal brand.

Bring your best self. Be humble and don't be afraid to tell your stories and what makes you unique. The people interviewing you likes to see you be positive and handle yourself in a stressful situation and this will show that you are the best candidate for TMR

Be prepared for a long hiring process, be patient. Understand how you will promote yourself during the interviews without sounding arrogant.

Learn about the organisations values.

Just be yourself and try to promote your strengths in the interview.

I would recommend to prepare by connecting with what you have enjoyed and disliked about previous roles - this will shed some light on your strengths and weaknesses. Then, I'd research the company you are applying to - check their values and strategic plan, ensure you align or have some experience with these areas.

Prepare the STAR method of answering questions

Just be genuine and prepare lots of behavioural interview questions as that is the type of interview that you will have.

Be very honest and genuine, too many spices on who you are won't help much as the interviewers are smart enough to see it... be yourself. Be positive.

BE YOUR SELF!!! TMR want the right person that just happens to have the skills that is needed. At least that is my experience. I would also look up standard interviews and prepare a elevator pitch. I did and it helped me relax a bit.