How to write Queensland Government selection criteria

Begin with the actual instructions

Queensland Government vacancies do not all use the same application format. Some request a short statement or cover letter; others ask for responses to particular questions. Start with the advertisement and role description, and write down the requested documents, assessment criteria and page or word limits.

Leadership competencies for Queensland (LCQ) may be relevant to the role, but the applicable leadership stream and capabilities must come from the position description rather than being assumed from an AO classification.

Build an evidence map before drafting

For each key requirement, note an example from your own work, the action you personally took and the outcome you can honestly describe. Distinguish between strong evidence, partial evidence and missing experience.

• Copy each advertised requirement into a checklist.
• Choose one or two genuine work examples that demonstrate each important capability.
• If an outcome cannot be quantified, describe the observable change without inventing figures.

Write directly and in Australian English

Describe the situation briefly, explain your responsibility, show what you did and connect the result to the role. Use STAR as a planning technique, not a rigid formula if the employer asks for a flowing statement.

Before submitting, verify every employer name, qualification, achievement and metric against your source material.