Instructions for applicants
Applicants need to complete and submit an online application form with the required documents. On submission of the application the applicant’s nominated referees, supervisor and the agency contact person will receive a link to complete their respective reports online. Please ensure that you provide the contact details for each nominated person correctly. Please check with your agency who the nominated contact person is before starting your application. Please note that there is a new standard template for completion of your supervisor report.
2025 Research Scientist Application Form
- Fill in ALL fields provided in the form. If there are any blank fields the application will not be accepted.
- Once your application is submitted, your Agency will automatically receive a copy of your application to complete their summary report. You no longer need to provide your agency with a printed copy of your written application. You will be able to attach the required documentation with your application form.
Interviews will be conducted from early August 2025 at the Premier’s Department offices at 52 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000, or virtually where needed.
Key dates
| 2025 Research Scientist applications open | 19 May 2025 |
| Applications close | 5pm AEST 30 June 2025 (No extensions available) |
| Interviews | August 2025 to mid-September 2025 |
Further information and technical support
- Applicant enquiries: Applicants should contact their Agency for further information.
- Agency enquiries: Agencies seeking information can contact the Research Scientist Classification administrators via email at rsc@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au.
Information for agencies
The nominated contact person from the Agency will receive a link to complete and submit the Agency’s online summary report. Agencies will need to inform the applicant who their nominated contact person is so they can provide this information on the application form. The Agency will be able to view the completed application form online along with the applicant’s supervisors report.
The Agency will need to complete their report no later than 5pm 25 July 2025.
Information for referees
Once the online application is submitted, referees will receive a link to complete the online report questionnaire to support the applicant. Referees are required to submit their completed questionnaires by no later than 5pm 11 July 2025.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their nominated referees are individually aware of their nomination and will be able to provide their report within the required time frame. If a referee's report has not been submitted, the applicant's written application will be distributed to the interview panel without the referee's report and this may impact on the applicant's final classification.
Information for supervisors
Once the online application is submitted, supervisors will receive a link to complete the online report questionnaire to support the applicant. Supervisors are required to submit their completed questionnaires by no later than 5pm 25 July 2025.
In 2025, supervisor reports will no longer be shared with applicants.