How to Apply for a Position
The Department of State Development plays an important role in assisting industries to achieve their goals to sustain the State’s thriving economy. The department is an innovative and diverse workplace and can potentially offer you a rewarding and challenging career. Thank you for considering us as your future employer. We seek quality and highly motivated applicants for a broad range of positions.
Applying for a Position
Applying for a job at the department is easy. The Department of State Development’s aim is to ensure that the recruitment practices and processes used are professional, fair, simple and timely.
The notes below are provided to assist you in preparing your application which will help the selection panel assess your application amongst the others that will be received for the position.
In order to apply for a position you need to complete an application form and provide a detailed resume. You are not required to address the job requirements unless it is specifically asked for in the advertisement. Please ensure that you refer to the job advertisement for details on what other information is needed to complete your application.
Job Information
If you would like to find out more about the job, the benefits of working at the Department of State Development or the recruitment process, please telephone the contact person nominated in the advertisement. Details are also available on other links within this website.
If you prefer to receive the job related information by post, you can leave your details on the 24-hour voice mail service at +61 8 9222 3655 and the relevant information will be sent to you.
What You Need to Submit with Your Application
APPLICATION FORM
When you apply on line an application form is provided at the start of the process. If you ask for a job application package then a form will be forwarded to you.
COVERING LETTER AND DETAILED CURRICULUM VITAE / RÉSUMÉ
We ask that you submit a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position. Please ensure that you are clear about which position you are applying for. In addition, attach a detailed resume outlining your relevant personal particulars, education (and qualifications) as well as your employment history as it relates to the job requirements.
The job requirements are outlined within the job description form and are guidelines for you and also assist the panel in short-listing candidates.
It is important that your resume is detailed as consideration for an interview is based on the assessment of the information you provide related to the job requirements.
REFEREES AND REFERENCES
Please nominate the names and contact details of at least two referees in your resume. Also ensure that they are current, available and able to comment on your work experience or study outcomes. We recommend that you contact your referees prior to applying for the position. If you have concerns regarding advising your current employer of your application, please notify us.
OTHER DOCUMENTS
For some positions we will require you, during the selection process, to submit other documents such as copies of your qualifications. These will usually be required at the interview stage of the recruitment process and the Department will ask to sight the originals.
If you do submit supporting documents with your application it is recommended that only copies of documents be enclosed with your application so as to avoid loss or damage to originals.
ADDRESSING THE JOB REQUIREMENTS
If it is specified in the job vacancy advertisement then you will need to address the job requirements of the position. These are contained in the Job Description Form.
The job requirements are the personal attributes required of someone to successfully undertake the functions of the job.
Lodging your application
Applications must be received by the closing time and date specified in the advertisement. We are not able to accept late applications.
DSD’s preferred option is for job applications to be lodged via our on-line application system (MS Word or PDF formats only).
Alternatively if you prefer you can also send your application by:
- postal or personal delivery to the
Manager Human Resources,
Department of State Development,
1 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth WA 6004
(or the designated address in the job advertisement).
Please mark the envelope "Confidential Advertised Vacancy".
We hope this information is helpful in preparing your application.
Thank you for considering a new career at the Department of State Development.
4 Day Breach Trial
The Department will be trialling a four day breach claim period for Recruitment, Selection and Appointment as approved by the Office of the Public Sector Standards This reduces the lodgement period for a breach claim from 10 days to 4 days resulting in a faster recruitment time and a reduced likelihood of losing good applicants. Applicants are encouraged to apply electronically and provide an email address as they will be notified of the outcome of a vacancy by email.
The process for lodgement of claims has also been reduced to a single page checklist instead of the original lengthy claim – go to the Public Sector Standards page - click on how to lodge a breach claim. For more information about the four day breach period; or to provide feedback on the trial please go to the Office of Public Sector Standards:- or email 4dayfeedback@opssc.wa.gov.au.
