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…