This page guides applicants through the DEECA careers site, from creating an account and logging in, to uploading documents, completing mandatory application questions, and reviewing submissions. These instructions ensure applicants can successfully manage their applications and offers online.

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply for roles and manage your application via the careers portal in PeopleCentral and proceed from step 3.

Login and account setup

Step 1 – Choose how to login
  • Login with your DEECA Careers Site email and password. Reset if forgotten.
  • Current DEECA employees use the Employee Login option
  • New applicants: Create an account (see Step 2).
  • Once you have selected the option applicable to you, sign in to apply
Step 2 – How to create an account
  1. Click Create an account
  2. Complete the Email Address and Password fields
  3. Confirm your password and enter your name details
  4. Select your country/region of residence from the drop-down menu
  5. Read and accept the data privacy statement and indicate your notification preferences
  6. Accept on the Data Privacy Collection and Consent Notice
  7. Click Create account
  8. Access your email and confirm the account creation
  9. Return to the DEECA Careers site to begin your application
  10. Your account is now created. You can Sign in and apply for the job
  11. Sign in to start the application
Step 3 – Upload documents
  1. In the My Documents section, attach your resume (CV), cover letter, and any additional documents to support your application by clicking the + icon to upload each document.
  2. Click Upload, then select a file from your device.
  3. Once attached, upload any other required documents, then proceed to the next section.
Step 4 – Completing questions
  1. Fill in the mandatory profile questions.
  2. Your resume will pre-fill work experience (External work history) and education/certifications (Accreditation and certification; you can update or delete if required)
  3. Complete mandatory Job-Specific Information and Applicant Information questions.
  4. Fill in the Recruitment Adjustment section, if required.
  5. Fill in Legal Work Status questions
    • Australian Citizens: skip remaining Work Rights questions
    • Non-Australian Citizens: answer all Work Rights questions
  6. Complete Public Service Employment questions, Police Check, Diversity & Inclusion (optional), Carer Responsibilities (if required), Refugee Status (if required), and Australian Veteran questions (if required)
  7. Once all mandatory questions are completed, click Apply. The system will prompt you if any mandatory questions are missing.
Step 5 – Reviewing your application
  1. Once your application is submitted, click View Profile to see your applications or make changes.
  2. From your profile, click Jobs Applied to view your application.
  3. Click on the application to view it, make changes, update information, and save as needed.

Page last updated: 26/08/25