GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SECTOR
Resume writing for government and public sector professionals who serve with purpose.
From SES officers and agency heads to NFP leaders, defence professionals and local government executives - our public sector specialists write resumes and selection criteria that meet the exact standards of Australian government recruitment.
Local government
Not-for-profit
SES & executive roles
State government
Defence & national security
Federal government
GOVT. CAREERS ENHANCED
TRUSTPILOT & GOOGLE
GOVERNMENT EXPERTISE
PUBLIC SECTOR SPECIALISTS
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Our government and public sector resume writing is for you if any of these sound familiar.
You're a public servant targeting the next APS or SES level
You've built real policy, program and stakeholder experience - but your resume isn't framed around the capability frameworks and language selection panels are looking for.
You're moving between agencies or into the private sector
Transitioning between departments, or taking your public sector expertise into consulting or corporate - and your resume needs to reposition your experience for a different audience.
This service is for you
You're getting silence from applications
Your experience is strong but you're not progressing past the initial screen. Government hiring is heavily criteria-driven and ATS-filtered - the issue is almost always how your capabilities and achievements are framed.
This service is for you
Not sure if this is the right fit?
Submit your resume for a free review and a specialist will tell you honestly what needs to change and which service, if any, makes sense for you.
OUR CLIENTS LAND FEDERAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ROLES
WHY PUBLIC SECTOR PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE CV PEOPLE
We understand how government recruitment actually works.
Government recruitment is unlike any other sector - merit-based assessment frameworks, capability requirements, selection criteria, and APS work level standards all shape how applications are evaluated. Our public sector consultants understand exactly how to position you within these frameworks.
Government recruitment frameworks - inside out
Our consultants understand APS and SES frameworks, Integrated Leadership System requirements, and the capability-based language that government selection panels respond to.
Written for the panel.
Public-to-private transitions - and back
Moving from government to the private sector - or returning - requires a specific translation of your experience. We know how to position public sector impact in commercial language, and vice versa.
Both directions covered.
Selection criteria that answer the question
Government selection criteria are a specific writing form - not a narrative essay, not a resume summary. Our consultants know exactly how to structure responses that address each criterion with evidence and impact.
Criteria done right.
Matched with a specialist
Federal, state, local government, NFP and defence all have distinct recruitment cultures. You'll be matched with the consultant who has specialist expertise in your specific area of the public sector.
Specialists. Matched to you.
GOVERNMENT ROLES WE SPECIALISE IN
Specialist knowledge across every area of the public sector.
Our public sector consultants have written for professionals across federal, state and local government, NFP leadership, defence, and the broader public sector in Australia.
Secretary
SES Band 1, 2 & 3
Agency Head & CEO
Director
Council CEO & Director
Executive Director
Policy Manager & Adviser
Programme Manager
Service Delivery Manager
Defence ADF Transition
Regulatory Affairs Officer
APS 4 - EL2 Professionals
50% off all services right now - cover letter & LinkedIn included.
Select your career level below. Discount applied automatically at checkout.
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GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SECTOR - RESUME WRITING PACKAGES
Choose your career level & book now. Everything's included.
Every service includes your cover letter and LinkedIn profile as standard. Click your level to see the full details.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple, personal, built for public sector professionals.
No handoffs. No junior staff. Just your consultant, your career, and a proven process that works.
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Matched with your specialist
One-to-one consultation
Delivered and refined
Ready to get started? Select your career level above and proceed to checkout. Not sure which level is right for you? Submit your resume for a free same-day review and we'll point you in the right direction.
You're matched with the consultant most relevant to your situation - SES and executive roles, or professional team for APS and broader public sector roles.
A deep Zoom session exploring your career, your capability evidence, and your target roles - including any selection criteria requirements.
First draft in 3 business days. Unlimited revisions. Backed by our 60-day interview guarantee.
GOVERNMENT CLIENT RESULTS
Don't just take our word for it. We've helped over 60,000 clients since 2011. This is what private sector professionals say about working with us.
WHY A SPECIALIST MATTERS
CV People public sector specialist vs a generic resume service.
Government and public sector resumes are uniquely complex. APS capability frameworks, classification-level language, and the transition between agencies or into the private sector all require specialist knowledge a generic writer doesn't have.
GET STARTED WITH A FREE REVIEW
Not sure where to start or how your resume can be improved? Your FREE review tells you everything.
No commitment, no pressure - just a genuine assessment of where your resume stands today and exactly what needs to change. We only recommend our services if we're confident we can deliver measurable value.
Best practices assessment - formatting, structure, length
Written content analysis - is your narrative landing?
ATS score - know exactly where you're filtered out
Honest expert advice - not a sales pitch, no commitment