Apply to work with us

We follow a streamlined version of the public sector recruitment and selection processes.

Use this information to help you apply for a role with us.

Find a vacancy

All opportunities to work with us are advertised on I Work for SA.

To be notified of relevant vacancies, consider setting up alerts.

Before you start your application

To apply for a contract role, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or be eligible to work in Australia for the contract period. For more information see Commonwealth Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

To apply for an ongoing role, you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.

Read the role statement in detail. This may also be called the 'job description'.

You can contact the officer listed on the ad to:

discuss the role
ask questions
get more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All selection decisions and offers of employment:

are free from discrimination or favouritism
are on an assessment of merit, attitudes, skills, knowledge and experience
may consider development potential.

Role statement

The role statement document describes the role in two parts:

the job specification
the person capabilities.

Job specification

The job specification explains the:

role's functions
expected outcomes, duties and responsibilities
reporting and working relationships
location of the role within the Department structure
special conditions associated with the role

Person capabilities

The person capabilities provides a list of essential and desirable criteria. This could include:

qualifications
abilities and behaviours
aptitudes and skills
experience and knowledge.

The list of criteria will include the required level of skill or knowledge.

Some examples include:

'knowledge of' means that you understand the topic
'demonstrated' means that you have performed the activity or used the skill in the past
'thorough', 'sound' or 'high level' indicates that you have an advanced level of knowledge or skill.

Writing your application

The selection panel will recommend the applicant who best meets the essential and desirable criteria. The definition of 'merit' in the Public Sector Act 2009 will inform assessment.

You must prove in your application that you:

meet all the essential requirements of the role statement
can perform the duties of the role.

Applications should contain:

a completed application cover sheet if required
a covering letter of up to two pages demonstrating your suitability for the role against the key selection criteria provided in the role statement
your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, that should include your:
- name, address and contact phone numbers (work and home)
- current position title and remuneration level – if a current public sector employee
- education details
- employment history for past 10 years and other relevant experience or history
- three current referees – one referee should be your supervisor.

If you are not currently a South Australian public sector employee you’ll need to complete an employment declaration. The role advertisement will include this document.

Overseas qualifications

If you have relevant overseas qualifications and need more information about how to use those, see the skilled occupations list on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website.

This list provides contact details of the relevant assessing bodies for the occupations.

Entry level pathways

If you’re starting out in the workforce or finishing your qualifications, find out more about our entry level pathways.

Contact us

If you have questions, please ask the contact officer listed in the job advertisement.

Recruitment team

If you have general questions about our recruitment process email DIT.Recruitment@sa.gov.au.