Generate APS selection criteria responses in STAR format
Paste your job ad and experience. We draft clear, APS-appropriate responses for each criterion—so you can focus on your application, not the wording.
Takes about 1–2 minutes
No account required • Drafts only • Not affiliated with the Australian Public Service
This tool is not affiliated with the Australian Public Service. All outputs are draft responses that must be reviewed and edited before submission.
How it works
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.
Example output
Below is a shortened example of how a selection criterion is drafted using the STAR method.
Selection criterion: Ability to manage projects and workflows to deliver timely outcomes.
Situation
In my role as a Publications Officer within a government agency, I supported the preparation and publication of multiple documents with competing deadlines.
Task
I was responsible for coordinating workflows, prioritising tasks, and ensuring projects were delivered on time while maintaining quality standards.
Action
I developed clear timelines, allocated tasks across the team, and monitored progress using shared tracking tools. I proactively engaged stakeholders to manage dependencies and resolve issues as they arose.
Result
All publications were delivered within agreed timeframes, and workflow improvements reduced rework and improved consistency across outputs.
Example shown is shortened for display purposes.
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.