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Selection Process

The selection process follows transparent and well defined guidelines open to scrutiny by AusAID, the Government of PNG, and the National Training Council. The monthly activities are:

Annual Selection Process
Timing
Activity
January - March
Public Category Bid Forms available from DPM and circulated to all Human Resource Departments in Agencies and provincial centres.
February - March
Open Category Expression of Interest Forms(EOI's) available from the NTC, provincial Post Offices and Division of Labour Offices, UPNG Open College Centres and other sites.
31 March
Closing date for receipt of applications (EOI's & Bid Forms) at NTC and DPM.
April
EOI's and Bids checked for compliance and processed.
May

Short listing of applications by JASC. ADS Application Forms and information packages sent to short-listed applicants for completion and return with appropriate attachments to PATTAF. Unsuccessful applicants advised.

June
AusTrade Education Roadshow in Lae, Goroka and Port Moresby.
9 July
Closing date for all second round applications to be received at PATTAF.
July
PhD candidates interviewed.
August
JASC confirms final ADS applicants.
Unsuccessful applicants notified.
September
Priority and Reserve applicants advised to commence medical examinations and secure travel documents.
Applications forwarded to relevant Australian institutions.
October
Institutions commence process of making offers to candidates.
PATTAF advises awardees of placement confirmation, rejection etc.
November
Awardees attend a compulsory Pre-Departure briefing session.
December
Awardees finalise arrangements in preparation for mobilisation and commencement of study in Australia.

 

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