Selection criteria and process

Selection is undertaken competitively across the region, with Australian Overseas Posts (Embassies and High Commissions or their managing contractor) managing the application and selection processes.

Overseas Posts will short-list candidates. This process may involve applications being considered by an external selection panel and applicants asked to attend an interview in their country of citizenship. Applicants must be available to attend the interview.

Overseas Posts will then make their recommendations to the final selection panel in Canberra.

Gender and regional representation is also taken into consideration during the selection process.

Decisions of the selection panel are final and confidential and no correspondence regarding outcomes of the selection process will be entered into.

Selection criteria

Applicants will be assessed against the following selection criteria:

academic record - very high level results achieved in a degree(s) from an internationally recognised university and the likelihood of succeeding in further study
leadership and personal qualities - leadership qualities and experience as demonstrated by professional, educational, community and other relevant achievements. Leadership qualities include integrity, adaptability, initiative, ambassadorial potential and vision
potential outcomes - to the individual, his/her field of study and home country from the Australian education experience
professional record - professional achievements as demonstrated by work experience, membership of professional bodies, awards of achievement and professional references.

November 2007