How to apply

Complete the online application form by the closing date and include the following attachments:

  • a one-page pitch that tells us about you and why you believe you are suited to the role, with consideration to the position description
  • your résumé with your relevant recent work experience, qualifications and achievements
  • details of two referees (at least one current or previous supervisor) who can attest to your work experience. Referees will not be contacted without prior consent.

Please keep in mind that this is our standard application process; certain recruitment activities may require different or additional details. Be sure to check the specific job vacancy to confirm what you need to include when submitting your application.

Requesting recruitment process adjustments

To ensure that you can equitably and fully compete in a recruitment process, you can seek reasonable adjustments throughout a merit‑based recruitment process.

More information is available on our Inclusion and Diversity page.

Alternatively, you can discuss options by contacting our recruitment team via email recruitment@pc.gov.au.

If you accept a job with us, you will also have the opportunity to seek workplace adjustments as part of your onboarding to meet your needs.

AI in recruitment at the PC

In accordance with the advice from the Australian Public Service Commission on AI in recruitment, the PC has implemented the use of AI principles to maintain fair, effective and merit-based recruitment processes.

Candidates applying for vacancies at the PC should review the PDF documentPrinciples for candidate use of AI in recruitment (PDF 288 KB) before applying.

Access to the Careers Portal

Every second Thursday, Aurion (including the Careers Portal) will be unavailable for several hours, as pay work is completed. If you try to access the Careers Portal during this period, you will receive a message that Aurion is unavailable, and you will need to check back later.

Vacancy closing dates will not occur on a day of a scheduled outage, and applications in progress should not be affected by an outage. 

If you experience technical difficulties at other times, please contact recruitment@pc.gov.au.