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How to apply

 
The five steps
Applying to the AYAD Program is easy just follow the five steps below:
  • Check out the assignments on our Assignments page advertised on the 1st of each month
  • Choose up to 3 assignments per month
  • Click the "Apply" button shown on the Assignment Description page for each assignment, while assignments are open
  • Complete a full application for each assignment
  • Submit your application

 

Your AYAD Application
 
Your application has five different parts and some of these can take some time to organise so give yourself plenty of time to pull it all together. Here's a breakdown of each part:
* All applications are screened for compliance and any incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the Selection Panel.
 
Your details
The various tabs on the online application form include all your contact details and other information relevant to your application, including declaration of your preparation to undertake the AYAD Program.

 

CV (template provided on online form) 
Your CV should include a history of your work experience (including tasks) and your education. The online form contains fields for you to fill out, you won't need to prepare and upload a CV document.
 
 
Statement Against Selection Criteria 

The Statement Against Selection Criteria is the pivotal part of your application. This is the section where you explain (using examples from your own experience) why you would be the best possible candidate for the assignment you are applying for.

You will be required to answer 3 Selection Criteria questions within a word limit which can be found on the AYAD Online Application Form.

 

Check out the Hints and Tips for Applying Hints and Tips document for more detail. 

 

 

References 

You will need to provide the contact details for three referees with each application. Your referees need to be able to comment on your skills and experience and your ability to do the assignment for which you are applying. Professional referees (supervisors through work or study including volunteer work) are preferred.

All referees must be contactable during Australian business hours.

 

Scanned copy of your passport ID page 

The AYAD Program is only open to Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or New Zealand Citizens holding a Special Condition Visa.

For Australian Citizens:
  • You will need to supply us with a scanned copy of your current Australian passport ID page. If you do not have a passport we will accept a receipt of your Australia Post passport application and a copy of your photo id in place of the photocopy of your passport id page.
For Australian Permanent Residents:
  • You will need to supply us with a scanned copy of your non-Australian passport ID page, a copy of your Australian Permanent Resident visa and a scanned copy of the front of your Australian Medicare card.
For New Zealand Citizens holding a Special Condition Visa (which means you are residing in Australia at the time of application):
  • You will need to supply us with a scanned copy of your New Zealand passport ID page and a scanned copy of the front of your Australian Medicare card.

 

 
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