Senior Executive Service (SES) Pitch Writing

SES Pitch Writing The definitive guide to transforming your pitch from executive level bands to senior executive bands. By Jacquie Liversidge Navigate to: Overview The difference between Executive Level 2 (EL2) and Senior Executive Service Band 1 (SESB1) is a big one. If you’re at the EL2 level presently, and you are looking to make the leap, then we probably don’t need to explain how to write a pitch that focuses on your actions and your output, because you will be quite practiced in…

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APS6 Selection Criteria and Pitch Writing

APS6 selection criteria and pitch writing​ Compare APS6 to both APS5 and EL1 and write a distinctly APS6 targeted application. By Jacquie Liversidge Navigate to: Overview The difference between Australian Public Service Band 6 (APS6), Executive Level 1 (EL1), and Executive Level 2 (EL2) employees in the Australian Public Service, if you’re not already in the government system, can be confusing to understand. These three levels of employment have distinct responsibilities and requirements and are underpinned by the Australian Public Service capability framework. The ILS…

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EL1 Selection Criteria and Pitch Writing

EL1 Selection Criteria and Pitch Writing​ How to write a successful pitch for Executive Level 1 roles, by the writers with an 85% strike to interview. By Chris Belbin Navigate to: Overview The difference between Executive Level 1 (EL1), Executive Level 2 (EL2), and Australian Public Service Band 6 (APS6) employees in the Australian Public Service can be somewhat confusing initially to understand. These three levels of employment have distinct responsibilities and remit, which APS6 reporting to EL1s, who report to EL2s, and…

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EL2 Selection Criteria and Pitch Writing

EL2 Selection Criteria Pitch and Application Writing Follow this formula to ideate, construct, and polish perfect application and pitch content. By Chris Belbin Navigate to: Overview For an EL2 role (Director, Chief Officer, Head of Department), you will generally be required to write a pitch to demonstrate your capability for the role against the APS Integrated Leadership System (ILS) and in the context and mission for that role.Application requirements vary depending on the department; by way of example, the Department of Defence generally…

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Australia’s Best Selection Criteria Examples (2023)

Selection Criteria Examples Selection criteria example responses for a range of industries and capabilities to get you started. By Joel Smith Navigate to: What's in this article Our selection criteria examples will help you get started with your responses. When applying for a job, it’s important that you nail your responses to the selection criteria. Sometimes, this is all the panel looks at. And the selection criteria can be can be difficult to interpret. This article will give you access to strong selection…

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Applying for Australian Government Jobs – State by State

Applying for Australian state government jobs Tas Gov, VPS, NSW Gov, WA Gov, ACT Gov, QLD Gov, SA Gov and how they differ. By Jacquie Liversidge Applying for Australian Government Jobs - State by State In this article, we'll detail the requirements for each state. Read ahead to your state with the links below if you prefer. Tasmania Victoria  New South Wales Australian Capital Territory Queensland Northern Territory Western Australia South Australia By this point, I’m sure you’re familiar with the STAR approach…

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Selection criteria is disappearing. Is STAR dead?

Selection Criteria is Disappearing Is STAR (Situation, Task, Approach, Result) dead? And what does that mean for applications now? By Jacquie Liversidge Is selection criteria, and STAR, dead? Over the course of time, selection criteria has changed a great deal. Originally, selection criteria was only used for government and university roles, and generally used to required a whopping one full page per response. Moving with the punches of changing digital job submission trends, an ongoing emphasis on equality in hiring practices and challenges…

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Two-Page Cover Letter Addressing the Statement of Duties

Two-page cover letter addressing the statement of duties/selection criteria The format which has all but wholly replaced traditional selection criteria. By Jacquie Liversidge Navigate to:   How to write a 2-page cover letter that addresses government requirements More and more, there are content length limitations placed on selection criteria responses, and the majority of the time, these are two pages, or roughly 1500 words. This has been implemented by the Commonwealth and most state governments in response to enormous selection criteria responses being…

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