Having trouble or need assistance?

We prefer applications to be lodged online; however, should you experience any difficulties, please contact the Recruitment team before the application closing date for an alternative arrangement.

• jobs@bom.gov.au

Helpful tips for writing and submitting your application

• Read the position description.
• Research the position and our organisation.
• Check if your application needs a:
  • resume only
  • resume and one-page pitch
• resume and responses to selection criteria
• Confirm that you have included all information required, for example, your academic transcript.
• Be clear and to the point, and make sure you include relevant examples.
• When responding to selection criteria, describe relevant skills, experience, personal qualities, training and expertise that display clearly how you've met the criteria.
• Use the STAR approach in your selection criteria responses, describing the:
  • Situation: the context which you performed a job or faced a challenge.
  • Task: your responsibility for the task in that situation.
  • Action: actions taken to complete the task.
  • Result: outcomes or results generated by the action taken.