Australia’s Best Selection Criteria Examples (2026)

Selection criteria examples Twelve worked selection criteria examples. Full STAR-format responses across leadership, project management, change, collaboration, communication, strategy and delivery. Pick the capability you are writing for, read the worked example, and use the structure as a starting point for your own. By Joel Smith · Updated May 2026 · 17 min read Find your capability — tap to jump Leadership Leading a team Leadership Project management Leadership Change management Collaboration Relationship building Collaboration Teamwork Collaboration Partnership building Communication Written communication Communication…

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Two-Page Cover Letter Addressing the Statement of Duties

Selection criteria · Cover letters · Government applications Two-Page Cover Letter Addressing the Statement of Duties / Selection Criteria The format that has all but wholly replaced traditional selection criteria for many Australian government roles — what it is, how to spot it on a position description, how to structure the response, and a complete worked example showing what a strong two-page cover letter looks like end to end. By Jacquie Liversidge Originally published 12 January 2019 Updated May 2026 10 min read…

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