Application and selection

Applying for roles at PM&C

See the Current Opportunities page and APSJobs for vacancies advertised to the community. Before applying for a job with PM&C, ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. You must:

• be an Australian Citizen on the date you are employed with the Australian Public Service. At PM&C it is a requirement that you are an Australian citizen by the completion of the recruitment process, unless exceptional circumstances apply
• be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level (minimum Baseline but may be higher depending on the vacancy)
• hold and maintain essential professional qualifications (where required)
• be able to provide the necessary evidence of your Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander heritage and/or disability when applying for Affirmative Measures recruitment (for more information see below).

Review the Candidate Information Pack in detail to understand the role you are applying for and whether it is a fit for you. We suggest that you also speak with the Contact officer.

When applying for a role at PM&C, we usually request:

• An up-to-date resume (three pages maximum), and
• A one-page pitch outlining how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job (in either a Microsoft Word or PDF format).

You may also refer to the APSC resource Cracking the Code for further guidance and assistance on applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service.

Specific application requirements may differ depending on role requirements.

When applying for vacancies at PM&C, we encourage you to refer to the PM&C Performance Model. This will help you understand the behaviours and characteristics required at each classification level so that you can shape your pitch accordingly. The four key characteristic we seek at PM&C across all levels are:

• Problem solving
• Achieving
• Collaborating
• Leading.

Click below to go directly to the relevant classification:

• SES Performance Model
  • SES Band 1: PM&C Performance Model
  • SES Band 2: PM&C Performance Model
  • SES Band 3: PM&C Performance Model
• Non-SES Performance Model
  • APS 3: PM&C Performance Model
  • APS 4: PM&C Performance Model
  • APS 5: PM&C Performance Model
  • APS 6: PM&C Performance Model
  • EL 1: PM&C Performance Model
  • EL 2: PM&C Performance Model

The PM&C Performance Model is consistent with the APS and Executive Level Work Level Standards and SES Work Level Standards, an APS-wide tool for assigning and assessing the classification of roles. 

Submitting your application

Your application must be submitted online via our Current Opportunities page by the closing date outlined on the job advertisement. If you require any reasonable adjustments to submit your application, please reach out to the Contact officer or the Recruitment Team on (02) 6271 6000 or email HR@help.pmc.gov.au.

Please note we are unable to accept applications via email or any other channel unless agreed as a reasonable adjustment.

Account management

If this is the first time you have applied for a role with PM&C, you will be required to create an account. You’ll need an email address (username) and password.

If you have a current account, log in and select the vacancy you wish to apply for. If you have forgotten your password or username, click on ‘Forgotten your Password’ and a reset password link will be sent to your email address.

Problems with our online system

If you are having difficulty navigating the online system or unable to submit your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on (02) 6271 6000 or email HR@help.pmc.gov.au.

Reasonable adjustments and accessibility during the recruitment process

To ensure you can equitably and fully compete in recruitment processes, you can seek reasonable adjustments through the recruitment process. That is, assistance or adjustments that are both reasonable and reasonably practicable, to remove barriers and make the process accessible. Reasonable adjustments may be applied at any stage of the recruitment process.

You can seek reasonable adjustments on your application form. Additionally, if you require reasonable adjustments to participate fully at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Contact officer or contact the Recruitment Team on (02) 6271 6000 (select option 2) or email HR@help.pmc.gov.au.

If you accept a role at PM&C, you will also have the opportunity to seek reasonable adjustments in the workplace as part of your on-boarding.

All requests will be managed sensitively and confidentially.

Assessment process

PM&C uses a range of assessment methods depending on the vacancy. However, generally you will be asked to do two or more of the following as part of a merit-based assessment process:

• One page pitch and resume
• Interview (face to face, virtual or video recording)
• Work sample test
• Cognitive or other online testing
• Referee report checks

Outcome of the selection process

At the completion of the selection process, you will be advised of your outcome and if invited, you may seek feedback from the Chair of the process. If you are not offered a role immediately you may be placed in a merit pool for future similar vacancies in PM&C and/or the APS.

Onboarding

Your new work area within PM&C will reach out to you to agree a start date, discuss salary and conditions such as flexible work and relocation (where relevant). For more information see What we offer.

Due to the nature of work undertaken by PM&C, everybody needs to undergo security and background checks prior to being issued with a formal offer of employment. This will be a factor in determining how quickly you can commence.