APS
2 guides for the Australian job market.
How to write an APS pitch, from APS4 to EL1 (with a worked example)
The one page pitch has replaced individually addressed criteria across much of the Australian Public Service. Here is what the panel is scoring, how the levels differ, and a full worked pitch.
7 August 2026·10 min read
APS merit pools explained: why a rejection can still get you the job
Merit pools run for 18 months and can fill ongoing, non-ongoing and casual vacancies. Understanding them changes which APS jobs are worth applying for.
7 August 2026·7 min read
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