5 Tips for Running Australian Public Service Interviews

As a panel member involved in an Australian Public Service (APS) recruitment process it’s important to get the most out of the interviews. Conducting interviews with fairness, transparency and adherence to the APS values is vital to find the best candidates for your organization. Here are 5 things to consider when running your next APS interview process:

1 – Prepare Structured Questions – develop a set of well-structured questions that align with the position requirements and the APS values. This ensures a fair and consistent interview process.

2 – Assess APS Values Alignment – include questions that assess how well the candidates’ values align with the APS values of Impartiality, Commitment to Service, Accountability, Respect and Ethical Behavior

3 – Behavioral-based Questions – use behavioral-based questions to gauge candidates’ past experience and actions in relevant situations, as these can provide insights into their potential future behavior and performance

4 – Diversity and Inclusion - Ensure that your interview panel consists of diverse members to avoid bias and promote inclusivity. Also consider incorporating questions that assess candidates’ commitment to diversity and inclusion.

5 – Scoring and Feedback – Develop a scoring system to objectively evaluate candidates’ responses, and as a panel work together to achieve a consensus on each candidate’s performance. Also be prepared to provide constructive feedback to unsuccessful candidates to help them improve for future opportunities.

For assistance running your next APS recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 02 6103 7000 or email [email protected].