Applying for Jobs in the APS

A half-day workshop helping staff put together strong applications and prepare for interviews.

This workshop gives staff a clear understanding of the APS’s merit-based recruitment principles, along with practical guidance on writing a CV and pitch that show they can meet a role’s requirements. Participants build a database of workplace examples to draw on in future applications and interviews, and refine their interview skills so they can perform with confidence.

Duration: Half day  ·  Delivery: Online or Face-to-face  ·  Cohort: 8-20 participants

Aligned to the APS Craft Capability Framework and APS Workforce Strategy 2025.

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What your team will learn

Practical recruitment and interview skills participants can apply to their next application.

Participants come away with a clear picture of how merit-based recruitment actually works in the APS, and how the relevant frameworks shape the process. They build a resume that puts their skills and strengths front and centre, and draft a pitch or response document designed to stand out to a selection panel. The workshop also prepares them to walk into an interview with confidence and perform well when it counts.

What we cover

    • Merit-based recruitment — Understanding the APS’s merit-based recruitment and selection process.
    • APS frameworks — Understanding the frameworks that shape recruitment and how they apply.
    • Resume writing — Creating a professional, tailored resume that presents skills, strengths, and attributes effectively.
    • Pitch and response writing — Drafting a response document or pitch that rates highly with a selection panel.
    • Interview preparation — Preparing for interviews to deliver a strong performance.

Workshop format

Half a day, delivered to your team as a closed cohort.

McMillan’s Applying for Jobs in the APS workshop gives participants practical guidance on merit-based recruitment, resume and pitch writing, and interview preparation. Participants build a bank of workplace examples to draw on, so they leave ready to put together a strong application and perform well at interview.

At a glance

    • Length: Half day
    • Audience: All — tailored to audience as required
    • Delivery: Online (live, facilitated) or Face-to-face
    • Cohort size: Minimum 8, maximum 20 participants
    • Approach: Facilitated instruction and practical activities

Who the workshop is for

Suitable for team members at any level — tailored to the seniority and function of your cohort.

Applying for Jobs in the APS is designed for team members at any level who are preparing to apply for roles or progress their careers within the APS. We tailor content and examples to your cohort’s seniority and function before delivery.

Typical cohorts

    • Staff preparing to apply for a role, internally or externally
    • Staff early in their APS career building recruitment and interview skills for the first time
    • Whole teams wanting a shared understanding of how merit-based recruitment works

When this workshop is a good fit:

    • Staff are preparing applications, pitches, or resumes for upcoming roles
    • Staff want to build confidence and skills for interviews
    • Your team needs a clear understanding of the APS’s merit-based recruitment process
    • You’re supporting staff career development and internal mobility

How we deliver

Evidence-based training grounded in adult learning principles, applied consistently to every engagement.

1. Initiate

Confirm outcomes, audience, schedule, and success measures.

2. Design and tailor

Shape content and scenarios to your workplace.

3. Deliver

Interactive, practical sessions online or in-person.

4. Evaluate and close

Capture feedback, measure impact, document improvements.

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Prefer to call? Phone us on (02) 6230 0266.

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