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How to apply for jobs at Medicare Australia

Before commencing your application

  • ensure that you understand the job requirements as set out in the position statement
  • consider whether you are a good 'fit' for the position to do this, ask yourself if you enjoy the type of work on offer
  • check that you have correctly analysed the job requirements by phoning the Contact Officer whose name and phone number is included in the position statement
  • find out more about Medicare Australia by accessing other information on our website - it is important that you are not only a good fit for the job but also for the organisation as well and
  • think about whether you can clearly demonstrate (by way of example) how you meet the job requirements (the capability based selection criteria)

Explore the descriptors and behaviours that explain the selection criteria drawn from the Medicare Australia Capability Framework. This will help you assess it you have the required capabilities and will assist in framing your application. The 'Individual View' of the Framework contains a descriptor of each capability and a list of the key behaviours that would demonstrate that capability for the respective level of the position. The 'Capability Profiles' provide further insight into what the capabilities look like when applied in the particular work area the position is located.

For a more detailed information on Medicare Australia and how to apply for a position refer to our Applicant Information Kit [PDF, 87Kb]PDF reader required

Provided you are satisfied about your claims for selection having considered the above matters (and any others that may be important to you), we invite you to apply as set out below.

Preparing your job application

Your application should consist of three main components

  • a completed Application Cover Sheet [RTF, 429Kb]
  • a statement of claims that addresses the selection criteria and/or lists your most recent significant achievements (see further details below)
  • your resume

Note: Medicare Australia is unable to accept files in the .docx format. Applications should be submitted in .doc or .PDF format only.

How should I set out my job application?

In general you will be required to provide some recent examples of your major achievements relative to the broad job requirements. Your examples should be relevant to the selection criteria without necessarily addressing each criterion individually or in turn.

Is there a preferred format for completing my application?

Yes. The preferred format is behaviourally based. This means that you need to provide specific examples of similar work you have undertaken, what action you took to address the complexities or processes involved and what was achieved as a result. To assist you in formulating a response to the capability based selection criterion, please use the following table as a guide.

Situation/task

Identify

  • a recent situation, setting or project you were involved in relative to the specific job requirement
  • when this occured
  • who was involved
  • what role you played
Action

Describe

  • how you responded to the situation/task (how you applied the capabilities)
  • what problems/difficulties you had to address and how you resolved them
Result

Most importantly outline:

  • the outcome
  • what feedback you received as a result of your efforts

Submitting your application

Applications (consisting of an 'application cover sheet', a statement of claims and resume) are to be submitted

  • preferably by email (in Microsoft Word or PDF format) to the nominated contact identified in the Position Statement
  • by post to to the nominated contact identified in the Position Statement (only if email is not availabe)

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Last updated: 2 December, 2008

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