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Senior Executive Resume & Selection Criteria Writers

Public Service Resumes Senior Executive Resume & Selection Criteria Writers are highly skilled in writing targeted, succinct, content-rich, accomplishment-based applications. We focus on expertise and qualifications and incorporate the SAR (Situation/Action/Result) or STAR (Situation/Task/ Action/ Result) to support your expertise when addressing required selection criteria for job applications.

Our Senior Executive resume & selection criteria writers know your resume needs to be professional, conservative, and targeted. Your content will articulate that you are an executive who can lead, direct, create, innovate, negotiate, set policy and  initiate new programs. In addition, it will demonstrate you have other leadership skills required at the senior executive level.

Many diverse high-level Government jobs available for candidates with executive leadership skills. These executive-level positions in the State, Federal or Local Government offer challenge, stability, and generous compensation to help you achieve your career goals. Within the Australian Public Service (APS), the management level below the Agency Head represents the SES group and directly supports agency heads in achieving the agency’s goals.

At Senior Management and Board level, hiring decisions are focused on achievements and value-adding senior leadership. Therefore, your SES resume, cover letter and/or key selection criteria must concentrate on relevant, quantified and proven success at an influential level.

The SES is comprises the men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of the Australian Government. These leaders possess well-honed executive skills and share a broad perspective of Government and a public service commitment. This is grounded in the APS Values and Code of Conduct.

Key SES functions can include directing the critical work activities of a department, and monitoring progress toward departmental strategic goals. Candidates for SES job vacancies must submit more detailed resumes than those required for most lower classified roles.

What makes a successful senior executive resume?

A successful SES resume will effectively communicate essential executive and leadership skills. Do you have the experience and leadership qualities to qualify for an SES position? Our team of SES Resume and Selection Criteria Writers can help. Our executive resume writing service is an essential tool for navigating the process of creating and submitting an SES application that warrants an interview.

Senior executive leaders in the APS play a key role in the delivery of the core functions of the Service. They provide high-quality policy advice to Government and implement Government programs, including delivering services to the community. They are accountable for ensuring the delivery of outputs that contribute to achieving outcomes determined by Government.

They must be able to focus on the outputs specific to their agency, and the links between these outputs and broader government goals. This requires them to create a shared vision and a sense of purpose for their organisations. In addition, they must enable and motivate their staff to achieve high performance.

 

What are the requirements of a senior executive application?

Demonstrating your capabilities in this regard requires more than a resume. You will most likely be required to submit selection criteria or a statement of claims for your SES application. Our team of highly skilled and experienced SES Resume and Selection Criteria Writers can assist you with this.

The SES application addresses Senior Executive Leadership Capability Framework and competencies that extend far beyond typical application requirements. To increase your chances of an interview, your application package must address specific job requirements. In addition, it must demonstrate a clear history of leadership experience and necessary technical expertise against the Framework.

The Framework identifies the five core criteria for high performance by senior executives, with each of the criteria heading a group of inter-related capabilities. This Framework embodies the APS Values. In particular, leadership of the highest quality is one of the APS values and is essential to the achievement of high performance within an environment of change.

It is envisaged that agency-specific criteria, such as particular qualifications or mobility requirements, will be added to the Framework to meet agency requirements. Our SES Resume and Selection Criteria Writers will evaluate your background and ensure that all critical information, along with your skills and abilities, is positioned within your application for the most competitive advantage.

Along with your resume and key selection criteria or statement, you should include a cover letter. For senior executive level roles, your initial introduction must set you apart from other applicants. Our Senior Executive Resume & Selection Criteria Writers can develop a strong cover letter highlighting your qualifications. Although cover letters are not always requested, they can serve as another opportunity to demonstrate your value to the organisation.

How Public Service Resumes can help with your senior executive application

Applying for Senior Executive level roles within the APS, State Government or Local Councils can be daunting or overwhelming for the uninitiated.  Different Senior Executive level positions require different  application packages. Therefore, using the same application package for multiple positions could paint you as a “jack of all trades, but master of none.” However, when you choose a targeted Senior Executive level role written by our highly talented Senior Executive Resume & Selection Criteria Writers, you are communicating to your employer that you are a perfect fit for that vacant position.

This is not to say that the primary elements of your package will not remain the same in some instances. Having strong elements for your Senior Executive level application package allows you the opportunity to make the necessary customisations and quickly apply for a position without having to rebuild your entire package from scratch.

This is also a good reason to update your Senior Executive level resume, cover letter or selection criteria with new expertise and accomplishments as they occur, all of which the team at Public Service Resumes can assist you with in your career journey. If you are ready to take that next step to a successful Senior Executive career, call Public Service Resumes today for an obligation-free quote. We can ensure one of our experienced Senior Executive Resume & Selection Criteria writers completes your next job application.

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