NSW Government Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at NSW Government.
NSW Government
Project Officer
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
First, a phone pre-screen. Then, the HR assigned a task to prepare a presentation about the department's main functions and strategies for engaging with key stakeholders, including industry professionals. This was followed by a panel interview with three people via Teams. Finally, I received feedback via email.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What research did you do on the recruiting division?
- Can you describe the core function of the department?
- How do you communicate with key stakeholders?
NSW Government
Graduate Program
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a long and very competitive process. They didn't share much about what was going on. The online interview and assessment centre weren't too tough. There were not many jobs available, but lots of people were put in the merit pool. In the end, I think your background mattered most for getting a job, and the interview didn't count for as much.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about yourself and what makes you a suitable candidate.
NSW Government
Graduate Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The recruitment process was pretty straightforward. It started with an online application where I submitted my resume and cover letter. Then there were online cognitive and psychometric tests. The final stage was an assessment centre with an interview. It took a while though, about 4 months from start to finish, which is typical for big graduate programs.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a project you were involved in and explain how you handled its management?
NSW Government
Project Officer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Presentation Behavioral
So, the whole thing started with an online application, then there was this one-way video interview, followed by two written tests, and finally a panel interview. It felt like they were trying to check all the boxes, but honestly, the questions and stuff they asked in each part were pretty similar. It was kind of repetitive and felt more like just going through the motions. The written parts were a document editing thing and a task where you had to prioritize stuff based on a scenario. It seemed a bit basic, like something for someone just starting out, not really for a more senior role. The feedback afterwards mentioned I didn't give enough specific work examples and didn't use the STAR method enough. I get that structured answers can be good, but it felt like they were more focused on ticking the boxes of a specific format rather than actually judging how I think or what I've done. It seems like they really value their internal frameworks and formal ways of answering. If you're thinking of applying, you might need to really focus on fitting into those frameworks, possibly more than just showing your general experience or strategic thinking.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share how you use technology in your daily life and how you might apply that at work?
NSW Government Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from NSW Government interview reports.
“What are the upsides and downsides of more digital payments and less cash, and what policies could the government consider in response?”
Read reports →“Have you received any government compensation in the last year?”
Read reports →“In your opinion, which policy changes should the Government prioritize over the next five years?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on NSW health occupational health and safety?”
Read reports →“After being presented with construction company quotes, which company would you select and why?”
Read report →“What would you do if you discovered a coworker was using open-source code on a project, potentially jeopardizing it?”
Read report →“Are you interested in making graphics, infographics, icons, and non-logo logos?”
Read report →“Are you familiar with the key capabilities mentioned on the NSW government website?”
Read report →“In what ways do your values mirror those of the NSW Government, and can you offer specific instances to illustrate this?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 78 NSW Government interview reports.