Our Story & Expertise

Meet Your APS Coaches

Chris and Steve are trusted APS insiders with decades of experience helping candidates at all levels succeed in Australia's public service recruitment process.
Canberra Based. Australia-Wide Services.

Executive Specialist

Chris

Senior & Executive APS Interview & Career Coach

With 22 years in the APS and over 8 years on selection panels, Chris brings practical, strategic expertise to senior-level applicants. She helps clients craft persuasive leadership narratives and align responses tightly with complex capability frameworks.

Former HR Director at the Department of Defence
Expert in high-level executive panel coaching
Focused on APS 5, APS 6, EL 1 and EL 2 strategies
Long-term career pathway and promotion planning

Early Career Specialist

Steve

Senior APS Coach & Graduate Expert

Steve's 20+ years in the public service includes a decade heavily supporting graduate recruitment programs. He excels at helping entry-level to mid-level candidates build unshakeable confidence and structure their STAR responses clearly and concisely.

Former HR Assistant Director at the Department of Defence
Former APS Graduate Program Coordinator
Specialist in Entry to Mid-Level (APS 3 to APS 6) coaching
Mastery of foundational application and resume structure

The Local Canberra Advantage

Chris and Steve live and work in the heart of the capital. They know what local hiring managers want and what consistently gets overlooked. Their Canberra-based insights give you a tactical edge that no generic coach can match.

Local Knowledge

Deep understanding of local agency structures, ACT government nuances, and current APS trends.

Insider Perspective

Every interview strategy is backed by real experience from ex-panel members who have scored thousands of candidates.

Proven Experience

We have successfully coached over 500+ clients across Federal, ACT, and State public service roles.

High Success Rate

Our clients consistently report a 90%+ success rate in landing interviews and advancing to merit pools.

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Stop guessing what the panel wants. Get one-on-one tailored coaching from former hiring managers and secure your ideal public sector role.

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