Applying for a job at EWOQ

If you decide to apply for a role at EWOQ, read our advice on writing and submitting your application to give yourself the best chance.

Application process

1. Read the position description

Each EWOQ role has a position description that outlines the skills, experience and qualifications you need to perform the role.

Before you apply, read the position description to decide whether it’s right for you and how to apply.

Position descriptions can change at any time—for example, the duties of the role may change—but the role itself won’t change.

Consider the following sections of the position description when you write your application:

Your contribution

This section outlines the main duties of the role. Read it to understand the duties you would perform.

What we are looking for

We are all leaders in the Queensland public sector, regardless of role or classification level, or whether we formally manage or lead people. Leadership is about working with others to successfully produce results.

Read the Leadership competencies for Queensland to see what success looks like when a person demonstrates leadership effectively.

Appointments in the public sector are based on merit. To assess your merit, we examine:

  • what you’ve done previously
  • the knowledge, skills and experience you’ve built
  • your potential for development
  • your personal qualities.

Mandatory requirements

If the position description outlines mandatory requirements, write about your ability to meet these requirements in your application.

Application requirements

You may need to provide:

  • a 2-page statement addressing all the criteria or 2 specific questions relating to the role
  • an up-to-date resume that briefly outlines your work experience, including where you’ve worked, duties you’ve performed and periods of employment
  • contact details for 2 referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct over the previous 2 years (including a current or immediately past supervisor).

2. Write your application

After you read the position description for the role, complete the application requirements. You may need to write a cover letter, resume and/or statement about selection criteria.

Get great advice on writing a job application from the Queensland Government:

3. Submit your application

After writing you application and gathering all the required documents, you need to lodge your application online through the SmartJobs website.

By applying online, you can track applications, update personal details and withdraw applications.

We don’t accept:

  • hand-delivered applications
  • applications from recruitment agencies.

However, you can email your resume to people@ewoq.com.au at any time and we may consider you for suitable roles.

How to apply online

  1. Browse to the web page with the role you’re applying for.
  2. Click the ‘Apply online’ button at the bottom of the page.
  3. Log into your account when prompted. If this is the first time you’ve applied through SmartJobs, create a ‘My SmartJob’ account by clicking the ‘Register’ button.
  4. Follow the instructions to provide the required information and upload your documents.

Time frames

You must submit your application by the closing date and time listed on the advertisement and position description.

SmartJobs doesn’t accept late submissions.

Selection panel members may consider late applications in specific circumstances. Contact the contact person in your position description to discuss.

If you get approval for a late application, contact Corporate Administration Agency (CAA) on (07) 3003 2341 or (07) 3003 2336 (9am–5pm, Monday–Friday) to arrange submission.

How we treat applications

We treat all applications in confidence. Your application remains current for 12 months and we may consider you for other vacancies if relevant.

Issues and queries

If you have technical trouble when accessing SmartJobs, call 13QGOV (13 74 68).

If you can’t apply online for some reason, contact CAA for other options.

If you have questions about the role before or during the selection process, or about your application once the job has closed, contact your contact person.

Withdrawing your application

You can withdraw your online application before the closing date via the ‘My applications’ page of ‘My SmartJob’.

If you withdraw your application, you can’t reapply for the same role online.

To reapply for the role, ask your contact person for options.

Our selection process

Once we receive your application, we follow a selection process that helps us assess your suitability for the role and EWOQ.

You may be invited to:

  • participate in an assessment (e.g. psychometric and role-related exercises)
  • attend an interview (face-to-face or online)
  • give your consent for reference checks and pre-employment screening.

We may also check your online presence, including internet searches and social media.

The panel will try to meet any special requirements you need to attend an interview.

If you require any adjustments, discuss these with your contact person before your interview. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and consider all reasonable requests.

Getting feedback

We provide feedback to all applicants on request.

You can request feedback on applications or interviews through the contact person on the position description.

This feedback is based on our assessment of your merit against the assessment criteria.

Access to your information

We use personal information that we collect about you during the recruitment and selection process to assess your suitability for a position under Chapter 5 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

All information you give us relating to a vacancy is subject to the:

As a result, we may be required to release this information under the relevant Act if requested.

Contact our Right to Information/Privacy Coordinator on 1800 662 837 if you have any questions.

What you need to tell us

Here is some information you need to disclose to us during the recruitment and selection process.

Serious disciplinary action

You need to tell us about any serious disciplinary action taken against you in the Queensland Public Service.

We consider any relevant disclosures when assessing your suitability for the role.

Citizenship requirements

To be eligible for temporary employment, you must provide proof that you can legally work in Australia.

Only applicants who meet these citizenship requirements are eligible for permanent employment with the Queensland Public Service:

  • an Australian citizen
  • a person who lives in Australia and has permission, or a right to be granted permission, to live in Australia indefinitely
  • a New Zealand citizen who has a special category visa, or a right to be grant this visa, under the Migration Act 1958 (Cwth).

Lobbyist disclosure

Within 1 month of starting a role at EWOQ, you must tell us about any employment you’ve had as a lobbyist in the previous 2 years.

Read the Queensland Government’s policy on Disclosure of previous employment as a lobbyist.

Early retirement, redundancy and retrenchment payments

You need to tell us if you’ve received any early retirement, redundancy or retrenchment payments.

If you receive severance benefits and are re-employed by a Queensland Government agency within the period covered by the benefit, you may need to re-pay part or all the benefit.

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