Once applications have been assessed, invitees will be required to attend entrance examinations personality profile assessments in Melbourne on Tuesday, 29 July 2008. Invited applicants will be notified on Monday, 21 July 2008.

Successful applicants will be advised on Tuesday, 5 August 2008 for interviews and physical assessment testing.

Interviews and physical assessment testing will be conducted in Melbourne from Tuesday, 12 August 2008 to Thursday, 14 August 2008 (venue to be confirmed).

Applicants 35 years of age or over at the close of applications (15 July 2008), will be required to complete an exercise ECG before undertaking the physical assessment test. Information will be provided to those applicants short-listed for interview / physical assessment testing.

Physical assessment testing will comprise a shuttle run (beep test), and sit-up endurance and push-up endurance tests.

Levels required are determined on an applicant's age as follows: