Application Process & Interviews at Victorian Government

Assessment centre and two sets of interviews

Apply online, cognitive tests, video interview, assessment centre, final interview. However this process may have changed this year.

Pretty chill

The final interview was the only interview conducted by my employer. This interview was fair and had a standard combination of personal and scenario-based questions. Prior to that was a laborious process run by an external company.

Mainly behavioural questions and a small portion of technical questions.

Any policy-based projects that I have worked on at University (e.g. describe you favourite project), and general economic policy questions (e.g. what effects might a sugary drink tax have?).

Can't quite remember but they were mostly behavioural questions (some technical/political things as well).

Why do you want to work here? Tell us about a time you had to handle conflict in the workplace. What would you do if your workload is getting out of hand?

Make sure that you understand fundamental economic principles; keep up to date with noteworthy issues in the State; and practice relating your economic principles to these issues.

Be clear on what you want. Why are you passionate about [x job/industry/issue]? Have your story ready and be prepared to tell it over and over again.

Look at the position description and prepare a specific example of you demonstrating each of the key selection criteria listed. Use the STAR method to frame your answer; Situation, Task, Action, Result

Understand the specific role of the unit they are applying for. Demonstrate an awareness of the role of the public service.