Our people work from contemporary offices in Adelaide’s CBD and Port Adelaide, designed to support collaboration, flexibility and wellbeing. Each job advertisement will clearly outline the primary work location for the role.

A few things to know before you start — to help you submit a clear and strong application.

Review the Role Description carefully

Before applying, it’s important to read the Role Description attached to the job advertisement.

The Role Description explains:

• what the role does
• the key duties and responsibilities
• the essential criteria you’ll be assessed against
• any special conditions or employment screening requirements

Each role is different, so take the time to read the document from start to finish and make sure you understand what the role involves.

We encourage you to apply for roles you’re genuinely interested in and feel reasonably suited to.

Getting ready to apply

The job advertisement outlines exactly what is required for each role.

Before you start your application:

• check what documents or responses you need to submit
• review any specific instructions or requirements for the role
• check the closing date and allow enough time to submit your application before it closes

Check the job advertisement carefully so you know exactly what to prepare before starting your application.

How we assess applications

We assess applications against job‑related requirements for the role.

This may include how you demonstrate:

• your skills and experience
• how you communicate and solve problems
• how you work with others
• how you approach tasks, accuracy and decision‑making

We use information from your application, interviews and other assessments to build a balanced view of how each candidate meets the role requirements.

Make your application compelling

For many roles, we receive a high number of applications. A clear, well-prepared application helps you show how your skills and experience align with the role.

You can strengthen your application by:

• connecting your experience directly to the role requirements
• prioritising quality examples over quantity
• highlighting the skills, strengths and approaches that matter most for the role

Use real examples from your experience

You can draw on a wide range of experience, including:

• paid work
• unpaid work or volunteering
• study or placements
• relevant lived experience

When sharing experiences, focus on:

• what you did
• how you did it
• what the outcome was
• Quality matters more than length

Keep your application easy to read

You do not need to use special wording or complex language.

Helpful tips:

• use clear, simple sentences
• avoid large blocks of text
• use headings or dot points where possible
• check spelling and formatting

There is no “perfect” application — we’re interested in understanding you and your suitability for the role.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Confirmation that we’ve received your application
• A selection panel will review applications against the role requirements
• If shortlisted, we’ll contact you with next steps
• If not successful, we’ll let you know the outcome

We aim to keep you informed throughout the process, so you’re never left wondering where things stand.

Most recruitment processes take around 4-6 weeks after the advert closes, depending on the role and number of applicants. In some cases, it may take a little longer.

Interviews are conducted by a selection panel, which may include:

• the hiring manager
• a team or business representative
• a People and Culture or recruitment representative

This helps ensure a fair, balanced and consistent assessment for every candidate.

Our recruitment processes use more than one method to assess skills, capabilities and behaviours. This gives you different opportunities to show what you can do and how you work.

Understand the role

• Read the role description carefully
• Understand what the role is accountable for
• Think about what success looks like and how the role contributes to DTF’s work

Reflect on your experience

Think about real situations where you:

• Solved a problem
• Worked collaboratively
• Managed competing priorities or complexity
• Made a meaningful contribution

These examples help us understand how you work in practice.

Be ready to talk about your motivations

• Why this role interests you
• Why DTF
• What kind of impact are you hoping to make

Interviews are a two way conversation — your questions help you decide whether the role and DTF are the right fit for you.

On the day

A few things that can help

• Learn a little about DTF and the work we do
• Bring notes or prompts if they help you stay focused
• Prepare any questions you’d like to ask

It’s okay to pause, take your time, or ask for a question to be repeated.

What we are interested in hearing about

We are interested in your skills and experience but we are also looking at how you approach your work and what matters to you.

As you prepare, think about how you can talk about:

• the impact you’ve made — big or small
• how you take ownership and deliver with integrity
• how you work with others, especially in complex or changing environments
• how you learn, adapt and keep improving

Beyond skills and experience, we value:

• curiosity
• collaboration
• integrity
• a genuine desire to make an impact

We’re interested not just in what you’ve done, but how and why you’ve done it.

Serious impact. Good people. Interesting work.
If that sounds like the kind of place you want to be, we’d love to hear from you.

We recognise that AI tools can be helpful when used thoughtfully and responsibly.

AI may assist with:

• structuring your resume or cover letter
• improving clarity and grammar
• practising interview questions

However:

• your application must reflect your own experience, thinking and voice
• we discourage overly generic or templated responses
• you’re responsible for everything you submit
• AI must not be used during interviews, assessments or assessment activities

All hiring decisions at DTF are made by people, not technology.

We offer a range of early‑career opportunities, proudly delivered through the DTF Academy.

These are advertised when available, with clear eligibility and application details.

If you’re just starting out, we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers page and the I Work for SA (external site) website for upcoming opportunities.

If you’re interested in more information on our Academy Graduate program, please see here.

Absolutely.

Each job advertisement includes a contact person, and we encourage you to reach out if you would like to learn more before or after applying.

We’re here to help you do your best

We know everyone approaches recruitment differently — and that’s a good thing.

If you need adjustments or support at any stage of the process, we encourage you to let us know. Our aim is to make the experience accessible, comfortable and fair.

We’re continually learning and improving our approach to make recruitment more inclusive for everyone.

Support may include:

• extra time for assessments or interviews
• receiving questions in advance
• alternative interview formats (in-person, virtual, written)
• different ways to submit your application
• adjustments to communication style or environment

You don’t need to have everything figured out — we’re happy to work with you to understand what will help you perform at your best.

All requests are handled respectfully and confidentially. To request support, simply contact the person listed in the job advertisement.

Yes. Referee checks are part of the process.

We recommend providing at least two referees, ideally including a current or recent manager, and letting them know they may be contacted.