Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in Recruitment

Purpose

The National Blood Authority’s (NBA) commitment to the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) supports our vision to save and improve Australian lives and patient outcomes through a world-class blood supply. For more information, visit our AI transparency statement page.

This page explains how the NBA may use AI tools in recruitment processes and how candidates may use AI tools when applying for a role with the NBA. It is intended to support transparent, fair and merit-based recruitment practices and has been developed in accordance with reference to the Australian Public Service Commission’s Principles for candidate use of AI in recruitment(Opens in a new tab/window) and Principles for Agency use of AI in recruitment.(Opens in a new tab/window) 

How we use AI in recruitment

Candidate use of AI

The NBA is committed to recruitment processes that are fair and based on merit, including each candidate's skills, experience and suitability for the role. 

The NBA recognises that AI may assist candidates during a recruitment process. Candidates may choose to use AI tools to support aspects of their application, such as drafting or refining written responses or preparing for interviews. Where AI use is not permitted for a particular assessment activity, this will be stated in the job advertisement or candidate instructions. 

We expect all candidates to participate in recruitment processes with integrity and honesty, consistent with the  Australian Public Service (APS) Values(Opens in a new tab/window) and the APS Principles for candidate use of AI in recruitment.(Opens in a new tab/window) This includes being transparent about the use of AI during the recruitment process. 

When applying for a role with the NBA, candidates are expected to:

• Follow all instructions in the Job Advertisement.
• Act with honesty and ensure the information provided reflects your own skills, experiences and achievements. This includes using your own knowledge and judgement when responding to interview questions, written or skills assessments.
• Be transparent. If you use AI tools to support or participate in the recruitment process, you may be asked to explain how AI was used. You remain responsible for ensuring that anything you submit is factually correct and a genuine representation of your own experience and work.
• Use AI responsibly. Do not use AI to invent, exaggerate, or misrepresent your experience, qualifications, achievements or responses. Using AI in a way that misrepresents your capability may undermine the integrity of the recruitment process and is inconsistent with the APS merit-based recruitment principles.(Opens in a new tab/window) 

These expectations support a transparent, fair and merit-based recruitment process. 

Agency use of AI

The NBA is committed to being transparent about the use of AI tools in its recruitment processes. AI may be used in limited ways to support administrative efficiency, such as drafting job advertisements, role documentation or other recruitment materials. The NBA does not use AI to assess, screen, rank, shortlist or make decisions about candidates. All recruitment decisions, including role requirements, shortlisting and progression decisions, are made by human selection panels and delegates in accordance with APS merit principles.

External recruitment providers engaged by the NBA are also expected to comply with these requirements and are not permitted to use AI to assess, screen, rank, shortlist or make decisions about candidates on the NBA’s behalf. 

Using AI the right way 

Candidates should avoid entering personal, sensitive, confidential or security-classified information into public AI tools. If you choose to use AI, use it as a support only and not as a substitute for your own judgement, capability and authentic input.

AI-generated content may be inaccurate, incomplete or misleading. Candidates are responsible for reviewing and verifying any AI-assisted content before submitting it. You should ensure your application reflects your own understanding and judgement of the role, particularly in written responses, interviews and assessment activities where the NBA is seeking to assess your individual suitability.