Prepare your APS application and interview with structured, panel-ready responses.
Generate selection criteria responses and interview answers aligned to APS standards.
Draft responses only — you remain in full control of editing before submitting your application.
Takes about 1–2 minutes
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Prepare Interview ResponsesNo account required • Drafts only • Not affiliated with the Australian Public Service
Write Your Application
Generate structured selection criteria responses aligned to APS panel expectations.
Generate ResponsesPrepare for Your Interview
Get likely APS interview questions and STAR-based answer drafts.
Prepare Interview ResponsesUsed for applications including:
- APS5 roles
- APS6 roles
- EL1 roles
- Statement of claims applications
Example Draft Output
Criterion: Communicates with influence
Situation
As APS5 Policy Officer in the Department of Infrastructure, I coordinated stakeholder consultation on proposed freight reforms.
Action
I facilitated a structured consultation process involving three state government counterparts and consolidated their positions into a single briefing.
Result
The briefing was delivered ahead of deadline and adopted as the department’s formal consultation position.
Who This Tool Is For
APS Selection Helper is designed for applicants who need to write selection criteria or a statement of claims for APS roles.
- APS employees applying for promotion (APS5 → APS6, APS6 → EL1)
- Applicants entering the APS from the private sector
- Contractors transitioning into permanent roles
- Candidates applying through APSJobs
How it works
The structure reflects how merit-based APS recruitment panels typically assess written responses.
Paste your details
Paste the job ad or key duties and your own experience. You don’t need to write in STAR format—we’ll handle the structure.
We generate STAR responses
We generate one draft response per selection criterion using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result), written in APS-appropriate language.
Preview, unlock, and edit
Preview the draft responses, then unlock to copy or download and tailor them for your application.
One-time unlock per application.
Typically less than the cost of professional editing services.
This tool is not affiliated with the Australian Public Service. All outputs are draft responses that must be reviewed and edited before submission.
FAQ
- What is the STAR method?
- STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, Result. APS selection criteria often ask for examples; structuring your answer this way helps panels see the context, your role, what you did, and the outcome clearly.
- What word limits can I use?
- You can choose a target per criterion (e.g. 400, 600, or 800 words). We aim for your target ±15% so your drafts fit typical application limits.
- How does preview and purchase work?
- You can preview the first part of each response for free. To unlock the full text and use copy or download, a one-time payment per application applies. See our Terms and Privacy for details.
- Is this allowed in APS applications?
- Yes. The tool generates draft responses based on the information you provide. You should always review and edit the final text before submission.
- Will panels detect that I used a tool?
- Panels assess the evidence presented in your response. What matters is that your examples are genuine and accurately reflect your experience.
- Can I edit the responses after generating them?
- Yes. The generated responses are drafts intended to be edited and tailored before submission.