Thank you for your interest in a position with ONA.

ONA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders, come from a non-English speaking background or have a disability, may wish to indicate this in their supporting statement so that the Selection Advisory Committee can be appropriately structured.

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Please note that there are SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ONA EMPLOYMENT.

Persons working in ONA must have Australian Citizenship. Attractive remuneration packages are available. Actual salary levels are determined on the basis of abilities, skills and experience. Tenure arrangements are on the basis of either promotion, secondment or non-ongoing (contract) employment. The opportunity exists for overseas travel. ONA positions  require a security assessment.

Please contact ONA's Personnel Officer on (02) 6266-0966 if you need any other information.

All positions in ONA are open equally to men and women.

Preparing your application

You should include the following in your application:

• A full curriculum vitae
• A statement relating your qualifications and experience to the selection criteria
• Personal details to assist in identifying your application using the proforma "Application Summary Sheet" as a cover sheet
• Candidates for analyst vacancies should submit copies of publications or examples of written work with their applications

If you are short-listed for consideration you may be asked to complete a Security Questionnaire and provide other details (i.e. information in addition to the Personal Particulars form). Applicants who decline to provide information needed for security assessment purposes will be regarded as having withdrawn from the field of applicants.

Application documentation

Lodging your application

Your application should be forwarded to the Personnel Services Officer via one of the following means:

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Our Personnel Services Officer will acknowledge your application on receipt.

Late applications

ONA is not obliged to accept late applications. If you are not able to lodge a full application by the closing date, you should discuss your circumstances with the Personnel Services Officer to find out if an expression of interest will be accepted, followed shortly afterwards by a complete application.

Availability for interview

As an applicant, you will be considered available for interview from the date applications close, unless you advise otherwise. Where possible, the SAC will generally give you at least three days notice before interview.

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