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MHA Job Application Process

MHA has a thorough hiring process that varies depending on the role and Home Team department.

Read more about our hiring process for civilian and uniformed officers.

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Browse jobs and apply

Explore MHA jobs and apply for positions through Careers@Gov.

If you are shortlisted, will be contacted by phone or email within 2 to 4 weeks from the date of application.

Go through the interview process

You may be scheduled to go for an assessment such as a psychometric test or written test.

If you are applying for a uniformed or specialist role, you may need to go through additional assessments to make sure you're a good fit.

You'll also attend interviews that help us get to know you better. Be prepared to tell us about your background, aspirations, strengths and accomplishments.

It's also a chance for you to get to know us. Feel free to ask us any questions about the work and our culture so that you can decide if this is the right job for you.

Receive an offer

If you're successful, you will be given a tentative offer within 1 to 2 weeks of your interview, with a final and formal offer given an additional 5 to 6 weeks later.

Checking Your Application Status

You may check the status of your application on Careers@Gov at any time.

We'll do our best to keep you updated during the process, but don’t hesitate to contact your HR officer if you have any questions.