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Preparing for a government job interview in Australia requires much more than practising generic interview answers. The public sector has unique recruitment standards, capability frameworks and behavioural…

Choosing the Right Resume Template and Design Whether you are applying for private sector roles or government jobs across ACT, NSW, QLD, WA, Victoria or the Commonwealth, your resume must follow Australian…

Securing a Victorian Government job is one of the most reliable and rewarding career pathways available in Australia. Victorian public sector roles offer stability, flexible working arrangements, clear…

As the Director of Government Resumes and a specialist with more than three decades of experience supporting clients through Australian Public Service (APS), state government and local council recruitment,…

Applying for a Queensland Government role requires a strategic, structured and evidence-based approach. Unlike private sector recruitment, QLD Government applications focus heavily on capability demonstration,…

Government roles across Australia remain among the most competitive and desirable career pathways, offering long-term security, structured career progression, flexible conditions, and the opportunity to…

The ACT Government offers some of the most stable, competitive and rewarding career opportunities in Australia. Whether you want to build a long-term administrative career, transition into policy and project…

The search for government employment in Australia continues to grow as candidates pursue stable, meaningful and well remunerated careers across state, territory and federal jurisdictions. Whether you are…

Crafting a compelling NSW Government cover letter is one of the most important steps in securing an interview within the public sector. Unlike private-sector applications, NSW Government recruitment processes…

1. Streamline Your Government Resume, Make It Clear, Targeted and Capability-Aligned When applying for Australian Government roles, your résumé must pass two key gatekeepers. First, the Applicant Tracking…

 Creating the perfect resume for government jobs requires a highly strategic and meticulously crafted approach. In the Australian Public Service (APS), NSW Government, Victorian Government, Queensland…

Key Developments Affecting Government Careers in 2025 For Australians pursuing careers within the public sector, remaining current with emerging developments is vital. Rapid shifts across government agencies,…

As the Director of Government Resumes, and with more than thirty years of specialist experience supporting applicants across the Australian Public Service (APS), state government and local councils, I…

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring invaluable cultural knowledge, community insight, strategic capability and leadership to workplaces across the Australian Public Service, state and territory…

A Comprehensive Guide for EL1, EL2, SES and Senior Executives in the Public Service Executive-level interviews are significantly more rigorous and strategically focused than general recruitment processes.…

Dressing professionally at your interview can actually convince your prospective employer that you’re serious and a great fit for the position. But the challenge is not knowing the kind of attire that…

NEW YEAR NEW JOB! ELEVATE YOUR PUBLIC SERVICE CAREER  A new year is the perfect time to reset your professional goals and take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling career. If you are among the many…

Why Join the Australian Defence Force?  Choosing to join the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is a transformative career decision that offers unparalleled opportunities for personal growth, professional…

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO APS CAREERS AND HOW TO SUCCEED IN COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT RECRUITMENT The Australian Public Service (APS) is one of the most respected and stable employment sectors in the country,…

At the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), professionals have the opportunity to undertake career-defining work that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the Australian Public Service. The ATO offers meaningful,…