Training In How To Apply For Federal Government Jobs
Showing You How To Effectively Address Capability Frameworks For Australian Federal Government Jobs
Are you struggling with how to apply for Federal Government jobs? Do you find the competency frameworks confusing? Applying for public sector jobs at any level of government requires a thorough understanding of the competency frameworks that are used and how to address the requirements. This is particularly pertinent when applying for jobs with the Australian Public Service (APS) Commission. The APS uses the Integrated Leadership System (ILS) as a capability development framework and many applicants struggle with:
- how to ‘pitch’ their skills and experience using the relevant ILS profile
- how to find and use relevant career examples to demonstrate their competency and suitability for government roles.
Our flagship training course teaches you how to apply for Federal Government jobs with a specific focus on the addressing the competency frameworks used. We can equip you with the skills you need to submit a successful application for any public sector role to help secure that all-important interview.
Leadership Competencies For Jobs in Federal Government
Applying for Australian Federal Government jobs and getting to the interview stage is becoming increasingly competitive. It’s vital to understand what is being asked for in the competency frameworks AND how to answer these requirements effectively within the word limit specified.
Most jobs in Federal Government follow a similar framework for applications which requires candidates to ‘pitch’ their suitability for a role (within a word limit). You are often asked to describe how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and frame your pitch around the relevant ILS profile. The ILS leadership pathway identifies and describes 5 leadership capability clusters as follows:
- shapes strategic thinking
- achieves results
- cultivates productive working relationships
- exemplifies personal drive and integrity
- communicates with influence.
In our flagship training course we can teach you:
- how to read and understand a public sector or government position description.
- how to spot the key words in a selection criterion as well as how to use them in your response.
- the STAR / SAO models that are expected to be used in your response and how to apply them.
- how to write selection criteria responses to help you win interviews.
- what the selection process is like for the panel and how you can help them select you for interview.
About Criterial
At Criterial, our online training courses take you through a step by step process of completing job applications based on a thorough understanding of the recruitment process. We have helped 100’s of job seekers submit that winning job application. Let us teach you the skills you need and stand out from the crowd to secure that all-important interview.
Our team has over 20 years recruiting experience and will help you write outstanding selection criteria responses and document the best examples of your career work experience.
We help you understand what a government recruiter is looking for and learn the key skills required to respond effectively to selection criteria in job applications.
Free Resources
At Criterial, we make available free resources to make sure you can access content whenever you want on whatever topic you want.
Topics include:- Interview preparation
- Pitching your written selection criteria response at the right level
- How to change careers
- How to avoid age bias
- Applying for a job where you work
- Soft skills you can use outside of the application process
- Finding jobs on government websites
One On One Coaching
Whether you have completed our online training or accessed some of our resources or just want some individual attention and coaching, we can help. Whether it is in person or online over Teams we can discuss your objectives and plan to make sure you get the skills you need.
Group Training
If you’re an industry trainer or responsible for staff development, and want a personalised session on writing selection criteria responses or even general information about government job application processes; we can help.
If you’re supporting military, law enforcement or other services to transition from service to civilian life, we can support you as well. Combining 10½ years in law enforcement with 20+ years in government recruiting, our team has developed specific skills for those looking to transition and relate their experience in terms that civilians will be able to understand.
