by Nicole Wren | Examples, Writing Advice
Effective problem solving skills are essential in nearly every government job. You’ll often see organisational skills as a selection criterion you need to respond to in your government application. These 7 problem solving selection criteria examples in the STAR format...
by Nicole Wren | Career Advice, Examples
We outline how to write an effective Australian Public Service (APS) Expression of Interest (EOI) in 2025, including length, font, and structure guidelines. We also provide a full APS EOI written example, to help you understand exactly how to write your own. APS EOI...
by Nicole Wren | Career Advice, Examples
Applying for a role in the Australian Public Service (APS) can be a competitive process, with applicants required to demonstrate their suitability using specific examples from their previous work history. The preferred technique to do this is the STAR method. The APS...
by Nicole Wren | Examples, Writing Advice
Obtaining an Executive Level 1 (EL1) position within the Australian Public Service (APS) is a significant career milestone. At this level, roles demand a high level of strategic thinking, leadership, and the ability to manage complex projects and teams effectively....
by Nicole Wren | Career Advice, Examples
Applying for a government position at the APS 5 level can be daunting. One thing that can make your application stand out is effectively referencing the Integrated Leadership System (ILS). The ILS APS 5 framework outlines the essential capabilities and behaviors...