Interview tips

Prepare to talk about yourself, relevant work experience, and your point of view on current market trends and sector developments. We want to get to know you as an individual and discover your strengths and attributes. Interviews are for both of us to assess if you’re likely to succeed at Queanbeyan City Council, so be prepared to interview us about the scope of the role, our expectations and our vision for how we could work together.

Interviews will be held face-to-face, over the phone or via teleconference. Each interview would normally last about an hour. We want to try and find out about you so we'll ask you a lot of questions about your background. It's a good idea to familiarise yourself with your CV. Be prepared to share specific examples of your work with us. It's also really important that you ask questions of us - you need to know at the end of the interview that Queanbeyan City Council is the right employer for you and your career.

Be prepared

You need to prepare for a challenging interview. Be able to articulate how your strengths, work experience and career goals will enable you to succeed in our organisation.

Be proactive

Prepare a list of questions to ask your interviewer(s) so you can assess whether Queanbeyan City Council is the right place for you. Research our organisation, who we are, what we do, what we stand for and our strategic direction.

Be yourself

At Queanbeyan City Council you’ll find an open and approachable culture. We want and expect to see the real you.

Be punctual

Arrive at least five minutes early. If for reasons out of your control, you’re running late, call your interviewer and explain why.