Government interviews depend heavily on communication.
If the communication format is not accessible, the panel may not get an accurate picture of your capability.
For Deaf and hard-of-hearing candidates, recruitment adjustments are often about making sure the conversation is genuinely accessible.
Adjustments that may help
Useful adjustments may include:
- Auslan interpreter
- live captioning
- interview questions in writing
- preferred sound amplification
- hearing loop
- video platform check before the interview
- interviewer speaking clearly and at a reasonable pace
- written follow-up instructions
- alternative communication method.
Why written questions help
Written questions reduce the risk of missing part of a verbal question.
They also help if captioning lags, sound quality drops, or several panel members speak quickly.
What to ask for
> I am requesting a recruitment adjustment for the interview. I require live captioning and would like the interview questions provided in writing. Please also confirm the video platform and whether a short technology check can be arranged before the interview.
That gives the recruiter a clear set of actions.
Useful next steps
If this topic is relevant to your application, these related Team 3Thirty guides are the best places to go next:
- reasonable adjustment examples
- interview questions in advance
- speech and communication interview adjustments
Useful resources
These official resources are worth checking if you need the source guidance behind the adjustment examples: