Resume and Selection Criteria Writing for the Canberra Job Market
Canberra’s job market is dominated by the Australian Public Service and the federal government more broadly, along with a large ecosystem of government contractors, policy consultancies, research organisations, and universities. That has one big practical consequence for job seekers here: a huge share of Canberra roles — especially in the APS — require you to formally address selection criteria or a capability statement as a separate document, using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result), not just submit a resume and hope for the best.
That’s a different skill from writing a resume, and it trips up a lot of otherwise strong candidates. Jobfrog offers selection criteria writing alongside resume and cover letter writing, so your whole application — not just your resume — is built to get past both the paper screen and the interview panel.
Why a Generic Resume Falls Short
Most hiring managers spend seconds, not minutes, on a first pass of your resume. Many employers also use applicant tracking software to filter applications by keyword before a human ever sees them. A resume that isn’t written with those keywords and that specific role in mind can be filtered out before you get the chance to make your case — no matter how qualified you actually are.
What’s Included
Every Jobfrog resume is written from scratch by a professional writer based on your real experience — never a recycled template. Packages start from $97. For Canberra applicants especially, selection criteria and capability statement writing is available as part of a more comprehensive package for APS and government applications that require it.
Applying for an APS or government role in Canberra? Make sure your resume and selection criteria are both ready.
Who We Help
APS and government applicants who need to formally address selection criteria or a capability statement alongside their resume.
Recent graduates entering the Canberra job market for the first time, who need a resume that makes limited experience count.
Career changers moving into a new industry, who need their transferable skills framed in a way a new employer will actually recognise.
People returning to work after a career break, parental leave, or time out of the workforce.
How It Works
- Tell us about your experience, background, and the kind of roles you’re targeting in Canberra.
- Your writer builds a resume — and selection criteria responses, if you need them — tailored to you and the role.
- You review the draft and request changes — as many rounds as you need, covered by the Rewrite Guarantee.
- You receive your final documents, ready to submit.
The Jobfrog Rewrite Guarantee
Not completely happy with your resume? We’ll keep refining it with you until you are — at no extra cost. That’s our promise on every package, Standard through Custom.
What Our Clients Say
“Job Frog Resumes helped me to transform my resume and land my dream job! Thank you!”
— Matthew Barnett
“I cannot recommend Job Frog Resumes enough! As someone switching careers, I was unsure how to showcase my skills and experience. The team at Job Frog Resumes listened to my concerns and worked with me to create a resume highlighting my transferable skills and making me stand out.”
— Jodi Nolan
“I was struggling to land an interview despite sending out countless resumes. The team helped me tailor my resume to fit the job I was applying for. Within a week, I had multiple interviews lined up and ultimately landed my dream job! Thank you, Job Frog Resumes, for your expertise and guidance!”
— Peter Adamowitz
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you help with selection criteria for APS roles?
Yes — selection criteria and capability statement writing, using the STAR method, is one of our core services and a natural fit for Canberra’s government-heavy job market.
Is Jobfrog based in Canberra?
Jobfrog is a fully remote Australian resume-writing service, working with clients across Canberra and every state and territory. That means you’re matched with the right writer for your industry and experience, not just whoever happens to be local.
How much does a professional resume cost?
Packages start from $97. Cover letter and selection criteria writing are available for applications that need them.
What if I’m not happy with my resume?
We’ll keep refining it with you until you are, at no extra cost — that’s the Jobfrog Rewrite Guarantee, on every package.
Applying for an APS or government role in Canberra? Make sure your resume and selection criteria are both ready.
Emma Anderson is a professional executive resume and creative writer. She founded JobFrog Resumes in 2015 after leaving full-time work to raise her first child, combining her two passions: working from home with her family, and helping people put their best selves forward on paper. Emma has personally written every JobFrog resume since — no outsourcing, no templates — and stands behind the Jobfrog Rewrite Guarantee.