Careers Victoria only advertises jobs. We don't have access to your applications. All applications are submitted through the job application system of the organisation you applied for.
Follow these steps to find an application.
After you apply for a job, most organisations will send you an email confirmation.
The confirmation email should include:
If you need to ask a question or find your application, you need to contact the organisation directly or log into their application tracking system.
If you can't find this information, contact the organisation directly using the Victorian government directory or search for the organisation online.
The hiring team will review all applications and select the candidates that have the right qualifications, skills and experience.
This decision is based on their overall application documents and responses to the key selection criteria (if applicable). This process can usually take up to 3 weeks, but sometimes longer depending on the number of applicants.
The hiring team will contact candidates directly to arrange an interview. They'll provide information about the panel members, interview format and any other relevant information.
Read our tips on how to prepare for an interview.
After all interviews are done, the hiring manager will determine their preferred candidates for the role.
This is usually 1 or 2 of the people they interviewed for a role.
The hiring team will contact their preferred candidates to let them know they want to speak to their references and undertake any required pre-employment checks such as a criminal history record check (police check).
This process is designed to ensure a fair, transparent and merit-based approach to recruitment.
Once a decision has been made, all applicants are usually notified of the outcome.
Successful applicants will receive details of the next steps.
If you're unsuccessful in the role, you can ask for feedback from the hiring team in order to improve your application for another role.
After a successful reference check, the preferred candidate is then offered the job. If the offer is declined, the next most suitable person will receive the offer.
When you receive a job offer, you usually have 24 hours to accept it in writing.
After acceptance, you'll receive on-boarding paperwork to complete before starting the new job.
And once in the workplace, you’ll get teamed up with a buddy, get an orientation, attend an induction, and receive a Code of Conduct booklet that contains the values that shape the public sector.
The Victorian public sector is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
If there’s anything we can do to make your application journey smoother or more accessible, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
If you require any adjustments such as assistive technology, alternative formats or flexible interview arrangements, please inform the contact listed in the job posting.
Together, we aim to create a recruitment experience that is welcoming, fair, and supportive for everyone.