What is Scribing?
Scribing in the context of the Australian Public Service (APS) involves assisting with the recruitment process by taking detailed notes during interviews, summarizing candidates’ responses, and the preparation of selection reports. Scribing is an essential part of ensuring a fair, transparent, and efficient recruitment process, maintaining high standards in public service recruitment processes.
The Role of a Scribe
A scribe’s main responsibilities include accurately recording candidates’ responses during interviews, creating concise and clear summaries of candidate performances, undertaking high quality reference reports to support the recommendations of the Selection Panel, and to compile and organise information to develop high quality selection reports which provide defensible outcomes and useful feedback for applicants .
Why Consider Scribing?
Scribing offers unique advantages for those interested in understanding or advancing within the public service sector.
- Insight into Public Service Operations
- Skill Development
- Flexible Work Opportunities
- Diverse and Interesting Work
As a scribe, you get a behind-the-scenes look at the recruitment process, gaining insights into what skills and attributes are valued in the APS. This experience is invaluable for anyone considering a career in public service, and also for those experienced public servants looking to step away from a substantive role.
Scribing hones several key skills, including your attention to detail, time management, communication skills, and also develops your persuasive writing ability.
Scribing often offers flexible working conditions, making it a suitable role for part-time workers, those looking to transition into a public service career, and those who are semi-retired.
Scribing gives you a unique insight into the different roles, subject areas, and departments, and can be a great way to get an in-depth understanding of different professions and subject matter.
To find out more, or to express your interest in scribing work with CBR Recruitment please get in touch by telephoning 02 6103 7000 or emailing hello@CBRrecruitment.com.au
