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What you need to know when applying for Lifeguard of LCSD
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) recruits lifeguards on civil service terms as well as on non-civil service contract terms according to seasonal and operational needs for providing life-saving services at its public swimming pools, gazetted beaches and water sports centres. Schedule of RecruitmentThe recruitment exercise of Seasonal Lifeguard will be conducted from around December to August every year. Applicants may also submit their job applications before the recruitment advertisement for the next swimming season. Such applications will be processed when the recruitment exercise for that swimming season starts. For more details, please visit the “Jobs Available” column on the LCSD website. RemunerationSeasonal Lifeguard is remunerated at more than $20,000 per month depending on the venues of work. Upon satisfactory completion of the contract and subject to satisfactory performance and conduct during the contract period, the incumbent is entitled to an end-of-contract gratuity. Entry Requirements(1) a valid Beach Lifeguard Award or Pool Lifeguard Award or above issued by The Hong Kong Life Saving Society; (2) preferably possess a valid First Aid Certificate issued by the St. John Ambulance Association, Hong Kong Red Cross or Auxiliary Medical Service;(3) attain a level of proficiency in Chinese and English languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard;(4) pass the swimming and trade tests; and(5) pass an eyesight test and the Ishihara's Test. >>>For more information about the Beach Lifeguard Award and the Pool Lifeguard Award issued by The Hong Kong Life Saving Society, please visit the website of The Hong Kong Life Saving Society.>>>For more information about the First Aid Certificate of the St John Ambulance Association, Hong Kong Red Cross or Auxiliary Medical Service, please visit the story "First aid certificate courses recognised by the Government". How to apply(1) Completed application form together with photocopies of relevant lifesaving awards (Pool Lifeguard Award or Beach Lifeguard Award or above) and First Aid Certificate should reach the enquiry address for applications. Please specify on the envelope "Application for Seasonal Lifeguard (Swimming Pool)" or "Application for Seasonal Lifeguard (Beach/Water Sports Centre)".(2) Application forms [G.F. 340(Rev.3/2013)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from Civil Service Bureau's website. Please watch the video for more information about the job duties of lifeguards. Enquiry Address: Appointments and Establishment Unit, Support Section, Leisure Services Branch, 7/F., Leisure and Cultural Services Headquarters, 1 Pai Tau Street, Sha Tin, N.T., Hong Kong.Enquiry Telephone: 2601 8050 or 2601 8040
What you need to know when applying for MSO II (Management Services Officer II)
Roles and DutiesManagement Services Officers (MSOs) are the main members of the Efficiency Office. As management consultants, MSOs help policy bureaux and departments find opportunities for improvement, facilitate and implement change, and accelerate innovation and technology adoption for better services. Types of consultancies include business process re-engineering, departmental management reviews, organisational review, performance measurement, design thinking, knowledge management, shared services, public sector innovation, information technology application studies, streamlining of government services and reviews on business facilitation as well as market and financial analysis. Deployment of MSOsMSOs may be posted to work in different policy bureaux and departmental units. They work in close partnership with colleagues of different grades in providing service in the areas of general consulting, resource management and other specialised fields. Entry Requirements1. a bachelor's degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent; and2. a Pass result in the Aptitude Test paper in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE); and3. a good command of both Chinese and English and have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the CRE, or equivalent; and4. a Pass result in the Basic Law Test (BLT) (Degree / Professional Grades). Remuneration Package1. Starting Salary: The entry pay for an Management Services Officer II is Master Pay Scale Point 14 which is at present HK$32,430 per month2. Annual Vacation Leave: Annual vacation leave of 18 days per year3. Fringe Benefits: medical and dental benefits; housing benefits For more details, please visit the website of Efficiency Office. Applicants could watch the video below for better preparation of the interview.(The video is broadcasted in Cantonese)
What you need to know when applying for EO II (Executive Officer II)
Roles and DutiesExecutive Officers are professional managers who specialise in resource and system management. Posted around different government policy bureaux and departments, they enjoy a wide variety of work and have the opportunity to work with people of different backgrounds. They will be provided with structured training at various stages of their career to develop them into professional resource and system managers.The Government looks for quality people with leadership potential and commitment. Executive Officers should have good analytical ability and judgement, as well as good interpersonal and communication skills. They should also be versatile and innovative. Above all, we look for talents who share the Grade's vision to serve Hong Kong by providing the highest quality of service in the management of public organisations. 2023-24 Recruitment Exercise Timeline - Application Period for the Executive Officer II (EOII) Post -> Begins in mid-September 2023- Joint Administrative Officer / Executive Officer / Labour Officer / Trade Officer / Management Services Officer / Transport Officer Recruitment Examination (JRE) -> 2 December 2023 (tentative)- Selection Interview -> February to May 2024 (tentative)- Earliest Batch of Offers of Appointments (subject to clearance of all recruitment formalities) -> May 2024 (tentative) *The above information on timeline is for reference only. Entry Requirementsa. a bachelor's degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent; andb. a Pass result in the Aptitude Test paper in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE); andc. a good command of both Chinese and English and have met the language proficiency requirements of "Level 2" results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the CRE (or equivalent results); andd. a Pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) (Degree / Professional Grades). Remuneration Package1. Starting Salary: The entry pay for an Executive Officer II is Master Pay Scale Point 15 which is at present HK$34,060 per month2. Annual Vacation Leave: Annual vacation leave of 18 days per year3. Fringe Benefits - medical and dental benefits; housing benefits For more details, please visit the website of Civil Service Bureau. Applicants could watch the video below for better preparation of the interview.(The video is broadcasted in Cantonese)
What you need to know when applying for AO (Administrative Officer)
Roles and DutiesAOs take up different positions in bureaux and departments, as well as district, Mainland and overseas offices in the Government at regular intervals. Through regular rotation of jobs, AOs receive wide exposure and acquire expertise in different policy areas, as well as develop multi-skills and accumulate rich experience in public administration. Not only are they required to possess a good understanding of their respective policy areas, they should also be alert and sensitive in listening to the views of different stakeholders and members of the public so that they are able to approach policy work with the overall public interest in mind. In formulating policies that contribute to the long-term development and benefits of Hong Kong, AOs also work closely with members of professional grades both within and outside the Government (such as various regulatory authorities and statutory bodies). Annual Recruitment Timeline *The information below is FOR REFERENCE ONLY. The actual periods and details of events will be announced nearer the events. You are advised to refer to the announcements made by then.>>Beginning of Recruitment Cycle<<JUL/AUG: Application Period for the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) and Basic Law Test (BLT) SEP/OCT: Application Period for the AO PostOCT: CRE and BLTDEC: Joint Recruitment Examination (JRE)following yearFEB/MAR: Preliminary InterviewMAR/APR: Final InterviewJUN/JUL: First Batch of Offers of Appointment (Subject to completion of recruitment formalities)JUL/AUG: First Batch of New Recruits Reporting Duty>>End of Recruitment Cycle<< Entry Requirements1. Permanent Residency: Must be a permanent resident of HKSAR at the time of appointment.2. Qualification: (i) A first or second class honours bachelor’s degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent; OR (ii) A postgraduate degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent, where the qualifications considered in totality are comparable to the requirement in (i).3. Good Command of both Chinese and English: Meeting the language proficiency requirement of Level 2 in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or EQUIVALENT.4. Aptitude Test: A Pass in the Aptitude Test in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE).5. Basic Law and National Security Law Test: A pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (Degree / Professional Grades) Remuneration Package1. Starting Salary: Pitched at Point 27 of the Master Pay Scale, which is at present HK$60,065 per month2. Annual Vacation Leave: Annual vacation leave of 18 days per year3. Fringe Benefits: Free medical and dental treatment. On reaching Point 34 of the Master Pay Scale, officers will become eligible for housing benefits (a non-accountable cash allowance)4. Retirement Benefit: Mandatory Provident Fund on appointment on probationary terms; Civil Service Provident Fund on appointment on permanent terms. For more details, please visit the AO Recruitment website.And we have invited two young Adminstrative Officers Vincent and Kiki to share their reasons of serving at the Administrative Officer Grade, working experience and interview tips. Don't miss the sharing if you are interested in the Administrative Officer Grade! Applicants could watch the video below for better preparation of the interview. (The video is broadcasted in Cantonese)
Tips for Police Constable/Inspector Application
Many young people have different queries about application for police officers, for example, “if the physical fitness test is difficult”. Chief Inspector KWOK Chi Hou Howard will introduce the police officers’ recruitment process and give you some tips now. Please watch the video. Organisation chartOfficial recruitment page
Government jobs are popular, and Administrative Officer (AO) is among the most popular ones.You may have some questions or even feel puzzled while preparing for the written examination and the interview of AO.No worries, here are the tips. 01 | Keep abreast of current affairs AO Mickey Wai advised, “To become an AO, candidates have to keep abreast of current affairs.” AOs are subject to regular postings to different bureaux and departments to assist in policy making. In order to formulate suitable and practical policies for different bureaux and departments, AOs are required to develop a thorough understanding of current affairs, and be aware of the viewpoints of different stakeholders in the society, as well as the rationale behind their viewpoints. 02 | Form your own standpoint It is important to form your own standpoint after reading news. Mickey Wai suggested candidates to discuss with family and friends about current affairs to develop one’s own standpoint. Conflicting ideas are not necessarily bad; communication helps build mutual understanding.03 | Organise your ideas systematically For an AO, being able to organise and express one’s ideas systematically is a quality as important as forming one’s own standpoint. Another AO Bernadette Lam reminded the candidates, “Stay calm when the interviewers challenge your standpoints.” It is natural to be nervous during interviews, but do remember to keep your presentation clear and concise. There are no model answers for interview questions. What the interviewers would like to know is your own standpoints and your ability to present them in a well-organised manner. Let’s recap: keep abreast of current affairs; form your own standpoint and express them in a systematic manner. Most importantly, show the interviewers that you possess the qualities they look for in an AO and have the passion to serve the society.Good luck! Contributing Editor: Sophie