What is an employment register?
An employment register is a list of applicants who have passed an examination with a civil service score of 70 or an eligibility determination of “eligible”. Agencies further narrow the employment register to the certification list, the list of applicants that they interview for their vacancy. Employment registers are normally used for 3 to 12 months. Applicants on employment registers maybe ranked. It is the order in which they appear on the employment register based on their civil service score. Where two applicants have the same civil service score, a tie breaker(s) may be used to rank them on the employment register.
An employment register is used by Government departments to quickly fill non-ongoing vacancies. Being on an employment register is one of best ways of gaining employment in the Public Service, particularly if you are seeking jobs at the APS 1-4 level. As temporary employment can often lead to permanent employment we suggest that you always keep your eye out for advertisements for Government department employment registers and we also suggest that you contact various Government departments to enquire how you can go about being listed on their employment register.
