6 Question Selection Criteria Writing Service Australia

Professionally Written Responses for Government and Public-Sector Applications

Our 6 question selection criteria writing service is designed for applicants who need to address six specific criteria, targeted questions or capability questions as part of a job application.

Strong selection criteria responses require more than simply stating that you possess a particular skill. Each answer should provide relevant evidence, explain your individual contribution and clearly connect your experience with the requirements of the advertised position.

Resumes To You will prepare six tailored, achievement-focused and evidence-based responses using information from your genuine employment, education, volunteering, self-employment or community experience.

What Are Selection Criteria?

Selection criteria describe the knowledge, skills, experience and personal qualities an employer considers important for a position.

Depending on the organisation, they may be presented as:

• Selection criteria
• Targeted questions
• Capability questions
• Essential requirements
• Application questions
• Role-specific questions
• Focus capabilities
• Behavioural questions
• Statements of claims
• Suitability questions
• Knowledge, skills and experience questions

The required application format varies between employers.

Some organisations request a separate answer to every criterion, while others require a combined statement, short pitch or cover letter. You should always follow the instructions contained in the job advertisement, applicant information pack and online application portal.

Who Is This Service For?

This selection criteria writing package may suit applicants applying to:

• Australian Government departments and agencies
• NSW Government departments and agencies
• Other state and territory governments
• Local councils
• Public hospitals and health services
• Universities and educational institutions
• Schools and TAFE organisations
• Emergency services
• Regulatory authorities
• Public-sector corporations
• Community and not-for-profit organisations
• Other employers requesting formal written responses

It is suitable for first-time government applicants, existing public-sector employees, graduates, career changers and professionals seeking promotion or a new career direction.

What Is Included?

Your six-question selection criteria package includes:

• Six individually written responses
• Review of one job advertisement
• Review of the relevant position description or applicant information pack
• Identification of the key capabilities and role requirements
• Selection of relevant examples from the information you provide
• Evidence-based and achievement-focused content
• STAR-style structure where appropriate
• Alignment with the advertised position
• Professional Australian English
• Compliance with supplied word or character limits
• Relevant government and role-specific terminology
• Editable Microsoft Word format
• PDF copy available upon request
• An opportunity to review the first draft
• Reasonable revisions based on the information originally supplied

The responses will be prepared specifically for one advertised position.

We do not simply copy generic selection criteria examples or replace the employer and job title in a standard template.

Six Responses for One Advertised Position

This product includes responses to up to six selection criteria or targeted questions for one job application.

The questions may assess capabilities involving:

• Written and verbal communication
• Customer service
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Stakeholder engagement
• Planning and organisation
• Problem-solving
• Project management
• Leadership
• Technical knowledge
• Policy interpretation
• Administration
• Risk management
• Compliance
• Conflict resolution
• Change management
• Data analysis
• Digital capability
• Service delivery
• Cultural awareness
• Accountability and integrity
• Time management
• Decision-making

Your responses will be based on your own experience and tailored to the duties, capabilities and level of the advertised position.

Applications for different roles may require separately tailored responses, even when some of the questions appear similar.

Evidence-Based Selection Criteria Responses

Selection panels want evidence showing how you have applied a capability in a genuine workplace or relevant situation.

Statements such as “I have excellent communication skills” or “I work well in a team” do not provide enough evidence on their own.

Your responses may explain:

• The situation or challenge
• Your specific responsibility
• The outcome you needed to achieve
• The actions you personally took
• How you communicated or collaborated
• The decisions you made
• The challenges you addressed
• The result achieved
• How the example demonstrates your suitability

Where possible, measurable results will be included.

These may involve:

• Reduced processing times
• Improved customer satisfaction
• Fewer errors or complaints
• Successful project delivery
• Improved compliance
• Cost or time savings
• Increased participation
• Stronger stakeholder relationships
• Improved team performance
• Positive feedback or recognition
• Achievement of service targets
• Successful implementation of a new process
• Improved reporting or data quality
• Reduced risk
• Increased productivity

Using the STAR Method

Where appropriate, responses may use elements of the STAR method:

Situation: The context, issue or challenge.

Task: Your responsibility or the required outcome.

Action: The specific actions you personally took.

Result: The outcome, benefit or improvement achieved.

The final responses will not necessarily display separate STAR headings. This structure may instead be incorporated naturally so each answer reads as a professional and persuasive application response.

The objective is to help the selection panel clearly understand what happened, what you personally did and what result you achieved.

Focused on Your Individual Contribution

Selection panels need to understand your personal role within each example.

A response that repeatedly states “we completed” or “the team achieved” may not clearly demonstrate your individual capabilities.

Your responses will aim to explain:

• What responsibility you held
• What actions you initiated
• What decisions you made
• How you communicated with others
• How you solved the problem
• What documents, advice or services you produced
• How you managed risks or competing priorities
• What outcome resulted from your actions

Teamwork may still be an important part of the example, but your individual contribution should remain clear.

Tailored to the Position Description

Your six responses will be aligned with the advertised role rather than written as broad examples that could apply to almost any position.

Your writer will consider:

• The purpose of the role
• Key responsibilities
• Essential requirements
• Focus capabilities
• Technical knowledge
• Stakeholder relationships
• Leadership expectations
• Classification or grade
• Organisational priorities
• Mandatory qualifications
• Required licences or checks
• The language used throughout the advertisement

Relevant keywords may be incorporated naturally while maintaining readable, credible and authentic content.

Support for Australian Government Applications

Australian Government applications may request separate selection criteria responses, targeted questions, a statement of claims or a candidate pitch.

When six individual responses are required, this package can be used to prepare one answer for each question.

Depending on the advertised position, your responses may demonstrate capabilities involving:

• Delivering results
• Supporting productive working relationships
• Communicating clearly
• Applying sound judgement
• Managing competing priorities
• Providing advice
• Supporting policy or program delivery
• Engaging stakeholders
• Managing risk
• Leading teams or projects
• Interpreting legislation and procedures
• Demonstrating integrity and professionalism

The content will be aligned with the advertised role and classification while remaining accurate to your genuine experience.

Support for NSW Government Applications

NSW Government applications may request targeted questions with strict word or character limits.

Questions may assess your ability to:

• Deliver customer service
• Communicate effectively
• Work collaboratively
• Plan and prioritise
• Demonstrate accountability
• Solve problems
• Use technology
• Manage projects
• Influence stakeholders
• Lead employees
• Support government programs
• Apply policies and procedures

Where relevant, your responses can be aligned with the capabilities and behavioural expectations identified in the position description.

The instructions provided with the vacancy will always take priority.

Support for Local Council Applications

Local council applications may require formal responses addressing the essential and desirable criteria.

These questions may relate to:

• Community engagement
• Customer service
• Administration
• Regulatory compliance
• Project coordination
• Civil works
• Planning and development
• Records management
• Waste and environmental services
• Parks and recreation
• Financial administration
• Governance
• Workplace health and safety
• Teamwork
• Technical knowledge
• Local government experience

Your responses will be tailored to the specific council position and based on the evidence you provide.

Suitable for First-Time Government Applicants

Private-sector, not-for-profit and community-sector applicants often have relevant experience but may be unfamiliar with formal government application requirements.

Your previous experience may demonstrate capabilities involving:

• Customer and client service
• Administration
• Compliance
• Reporting
• Stakeholder engagement
• Project coordination
• Teamwork
• Written communication
• Problem-solving
• Risk management
• Leadership
• Policy or procedure implementation
• Confidential information
• Planning and organisation
• Quality assurance
• Service improvement

Your writer will connect these transferable capabilities with the requirements of the government or public-sector position.

Suitable for Existing Government Employees

This service can also support existing government employees applying for:

• Promotion
• Transfers
• Higher duties
• Temporary opportunities
• Expressions of interest
• Talent pools
• Merit pools
• Permanent appointments
• Different departments or agencies
• Leadership positions

Your responses may highlight increased responsibility, broader stakeholder influence, complex work, decision-making and readiness to perform at the target level.

Suitable for Healthcare and Education Applications

Selection criteria are also commonly used by public hospitals, universities, schools and other educational organisations.

Questions may assess capabilities involving:

• Patient or student support
• Professional communication
• Confidentiality
• Recordkeeping
• Stakeholder engagement
• Teamwork
• Safety and risk
• Research and analysis
• Administration
• Service delivery
• Cultural awareness
• Professional standards
• Planning and coordination
• Policy and procedure compliance

Your responses will be tailored to the organisation, role requirements and examples you provide.

Meeting Word and Character Limits

Selection criteria questions frequently have strict word or character limits.

Your responses will be prepared to comply with the limits contained in the advertisement, online application portal or applicant information pack.

When no limit is provided, the answers will be developed at an appropriate length based on:

• The complexity of each question
• The seniority of the position
• The evidence available
• The application format
• The number of capabilities contained in each question
• Any overall page limit

Please provide the complete application instructions so the correct length and format can be followed.

Our Selection Criteria Writing Process

1. Place Your Order

Purchase the 6 Question Selection Criteria Writing Service through the Resumes To You website.

2. Send the Application Documents

Please provide:

• The complete job advertisement
• Position description
• Applicant information pack
• The six selection criteria questions
• Required word or character limits
• Your current resume
• The application closing date
• Any draft responses you have prepared
• Relevant career examples and achievements

Downloaded copies of the advertisement and position description are recommended because online listings may become unavailable after the closing date.

3. Provide Relevant Examples

Your writer may require additional information about situations that demonstrate the assessed capabilities.

Helpful details include:

• What happened
• What responsibility you held
• What you needed to achieve
• The actions you personally took
• Who was involved
• Challenges you addressed
• The result achieved
• Measurable outcomes
• Feedback or recognition
• What you learned

Specific and accurate information allows stronger and more credible responses to be developed.

4. Application Analysis and Writing

Your writer will review the position requirements, identify the strongest available examples and prepare six targeted responses.

Each answer will address the question directly and explain how your experience demonstrates your suitability for the role.

5. Receive Your First Draft

Your first draft will generally be emailed in editable Microsoft Word format.

A PDF version can also be supplied upon request.

For accurate formatting and word counts, we recommend opening the document in Microsoft Word on a desktop or laptop computer rather than on a mobile device.

6. Review and Provide Feedback

You will be asked to review every response carefully and confirm that:

• The information is accurate
• The examples reflect your genuine experience
• Your personal contribution is correctly described
• Results and achievements are supportable
• Employment details are correct
• No important information is missing
• The responses meet the application instructions

The first version is a draft, and your feedback is an important part of finalising the document.

7. Revisions and Final Document

Once your feedback and clarification have been received, reasonable revisions are generally completed within 48 hours.

Revision timeframes are subject to current bookings, the closing date and the extent of the requested changes.

Your final six selection criteria responses will then be emailed to you ready for submission.

Standard Turnaround Time

Selection criteria responses are generally prepared within three to seven business days.

The timeframe begins once your order and all required information have been received.

Government and public-sector applications often have strict closing dates, so please provide the complete application documents as early as possible.

Express Selection Criteria Writing Service

An express service may be available for an additional $99 fee.

The express service provides a first draft within approximately 24 to 48 hours after your order and all required information have been received.

Express bookings are subject to availability, the complexity of the questions and the application deadline.

Please contact Resumes To You before ordering to confirm that your required timeframe can be accommodated.

Accuracy and Authenticity

Your selection criteria responses must accurately represent your experience.

Resumes To You will improve the structure, wording and presentation of the information you provide, but we will not:

• Invent employment experience
• Fabricate workplace examples
• Create false achievements
• Add responsibilities you have not performed
• Create false qualifications
• Misrepresent licences, citizenship or clearances
• Claim results you cannot support
• Guarantee an interview or employment outcome

You remain responsible for reviewing the completed document, confirming its accuracy and submitting the application before the closing time.

What Is Not Included?

Unless purchased separately, this package does not include:

• Resume writing or rewriting
• Cover letter writing
• LinkedIn profile writing
• An APS two-page response
• Responses to more than six questions
• Another version for a separate position
• Interview coaching
• Referee reports
• Submission of the application
• Access to your recruitment account
• Completion of online application forms

Additional career and government application services can be purchased separately when required.

Why Choose Resumes To You?

Resumes To You provides professional resume and government application writing services to clients throughout Australia.

Your six selection criteria responses will be:

• Individually written for the advertised position
• Based on your genuine experience
• Aligned with the role requirements
• Focused on evidence and outcomes
• Written in professional Australian English
• Structured for clarity
• Tailored to the application instructions
• Supplied in an editable format
• Reviewed using your feedback
• Designed to present a credible case for your suitability

The goal is to help the selection panel understand how your experience, capabilities and achievements meet the requirements of the position.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this package include?

The package includes up to six professionally written selection criteria or targeted-question responses for one advertised position.

Is this service only for APS applications?

No. It can support Australian Government, state government, local council, healthcare, education and other public-sector applications requiring six written responses.

Can you answer targeted questions?

Yes. The package can be used for six targeted, behavioural or capability-based questions when individual responses are required.

Can you help first-time government applicants?

Yes. Private-sector, community-sector, education, volunteer and self-employment experience may provide relevant evidence for a government application.

Can you help existing government employees?

Yes. The service can support promotion, transfer, higher duties, expression of interest, merit pool, talent pool and permanent-position applications.

Do you use the STAR method?

STAR-style structure may be used where appropriate to explain the situation, your actions and the result clearly.

The final response may incorporate STAR naturally rather than displaying separate headings.

What happens when there are fewer than six questions?

The package covers up to six questions for one advertised position.

Please provide the complete application requirements before work begins.

What happens when there are more than six questions?

Additional responses may need to be purchased or quoted separately.

Can you work from my existing draft responses?

Yes. Existing answers can be reviewed, restructured and rewritten to improve relevance, evidence, clarity and alignment with the position.

Can you prepare the responses using only my resume?

Your resume may contain useful information, but additional details are often required to create strong evidence-based responses.

We will not invent workplace examples or results.

Will the responses meet the word limits?

The responses will be written according to the word or character limits supplied in the application instructions.

Does this package include a resume?

No. Resume writing or rewriting is not included unless purchased separately.

Does this package include a cover letter?

No. Cover letter writing is not included unless purchased separately.

Can I use the responses for several jobs?

The responses should be reviewed and tailored for each position. Different roles may assess different capabilities and levels of responsibility.

Do you guarantee an interview?

No professional writing service can guarantee an interview, merit listing or job offer.

Recruitment results depend on the applicant field, evidence supplied, assessment process and employer decisions.

How long will the responses take?

The standard turnaround is generally three to seven business days.

An express 24-to-48-hour service may be available for an additional $99, subject to availability.

Can I request changes?

Yes. You will have an opportunity to review the first draft and request reasonable revisions based on the information originally supplied.

Strengthen Your Government Job Application

Your selection criteria responses should provide clear evidence of your capabilities and connect your experience directly with the advertised position.

Order your 6 Question Selection Criteria Writing Service today and receive six professionally written, evidence-based responses tailored to your government or public-sector job application.