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Discover the unrivalled expertise of Government Resumes, Australia’s leading authority in Government Résumés, Public Sector Cover Letters, Selection Criteria, Capability Statements, Statements of Claims, Targeted Questions and LinkedIn Profiles. We specialise exclusively in preparing high impact government job applications for the Australian Public Service, state government, local government, education, health, community services and not for profit sectors. Since 1995, our award winning and results focused service has empowered thousands of candidates nationwide to secure competitive public sector roles, consistently achieving a verified 98.5 percent success rate across all levels of government recruitment.

Under the leadership of Monique Thompson, Australia’s most accomplished Government Résumé Writer and Senior Career Coach, our expert team of highly trained Résumé Writers, Selection Criteria Specialists and Interview Coaches delivers unmatched precision, authority and insight. We hold an exceptional understanding of the complex recruitment requirements, capability frameworks and behavioural indicators used by Local Councils, State Government Departments, Commonwealth Government Agencies and statutory authorities. Our mastery includes the APS Capability Framework, NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, Victorian Capability Framework, Leadership Competencies for Queensland, the WA Public Sector Capability Framework and a wide range of jurisdiction specific merit based selection methodologies.

Our deep sector experience spans federal agencies such as Services Australia, ATO, Department of Defence, Home Affairs, Health, Education, Justice, Transport and Infrastructure, along with state departments, regional councils, TAFE institutes, RTOs, universities, community organisations and major Australian not for profit organisations. We excel in developing persuasive, strategically structured documents that demonstrate explicit capability alignment, articulate behavioural evidence and meet the highest standards of public sector recruitment. Each résumé, cover letter and selection criteria response is meticulously tailored, keyword optimised, professionally designed and benchmarked against contemporary government hiring practices.

Recognised nationwide as the most trusted and recommended provider of government application documents, Government Resumes is consistently endorsed by senior executives, HR leaders, recruitment advisors and thousands of satisfied clients. Our reputation is built on authority, precision, integrity and service excellence. We take pride in producing documents that demonstrate authentic capability, leadership, governance, accountability, stakeholder engagement and public value, qualities demanded by government employers across Australia.

Committed to accessibility and exceptional client care, we provide services seven days a week from 9am to 9pm, supporting job seekers across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We invite you to connect directly with Monique Thompson, our respected Director and Senior Résumé Writer, for a personalised and confidential consultation. Contact Monique by phone or email at [email protected] and take the next decisive step towards securing your ideal government career opportunity with confidence and success.

Our Founder & Director

Monique Thompson

Monique Thompson

Specialist Expertise in Public Sector Résumés and Selection Criteria

Monique Thompson is the Founder and Director of Government Resumes and is recognised as one of Australia’s foremost experts in government résumé writing, selection criteria and public sector career coaching. Since 1995, she has specialised exclusively in supporting clients applying for roles across the Australian Public Service, state government, local government, education, health, justice, community services and the not-for-profit sector. Backed by more than 30 years of experience and an independently verified 98.5 percent success rate, Monique has guided thousands of applicants at all career stages through competitive government recruitment processes. Her reputation is built on mastery of capability frameworks, exceptional writing quality, strategic analysis and consistent, high calibre results for clients nationwide.

Monique is highly regarded for her comprehensive and deeply informed understanding of government recruitment requirements, selection standards and merit based assessment processes, including:

  • APS Capability Framework
  • NSW Public Sector Capability Framework
  • Victorian Capability Framework
  • Leadership Competencies for Queensland
  • WA Public Sector Capability Framework
  • ACT, NT, SA and TAS jurisdiction specific frameworks

She is known for transforming client experience into compelling STAR aligned evidence, articulating public value, measurable achievements, behavioural capability and governance awareness with clarity and impact. Her specialist areas include:

  • APS, state and local government résumés and CVs
  • Selection criteria, capability statements, statements of claims and targeted questions
  • Executive résumé writing for EL, SES and director level roles
  • Education, health, justice, policing and community sector applications
  • Assisting clients transitioning from private sector roles into government

Every document Monique prepares is meticulously tailored, contextually accurate, keyword optimised and aligned to the unique selection requirements of each vacancy.

Public Sector Career Coaching and Interview Preparation

Monique is also a highly respected Career Coach and Interview Coach, supporting clients across the full government recruitment lifecycle. Her services include:

  • Government specific career planning and application strategy
  • Guidance on navigating APS, state and local government pathways
  • Behavioural interview coaching using the STAR method
  • Mock interviews and targeted practice for panel interviews
  • Advice on capability alignment and merit-based selection

Her coaching methods have helped clients succeed in roles within major government departments including Health, Education, Justice, Communities, Transport, Police, Defence and numerous statutory authorities and regional agencies.

Commitment to Quality, Integrity and Client Success

Monique is renowned for her professionalism, precision and unwavering commitment to delivering documents that reflect genuine capability, public sector readiness and alignment with government values. She invests deeply in understanding each client’s background, strengths and career objectives, ensuring every résumé, cover letter and selection criteria response is strategically positioned for success.

Her reputation is strengthened by continuous referrals from senior executives, HR professionals, hiring managers and the many clients she has supported over her long-standing career.

Work with Monique

Monique Thompson

Monique provides personalised consultations seven days a week from 9am to 9pm, supporting clients across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. She welcomes enquiries from applicants at all levels, including graduates, mid-career professionals, technical specialists, managers and senior executives. To begin your application journey with Monique Thompson, or to request a personalised consultation, please contact Government Resumes or email her directly at [email protected].

 
 

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