The APS interview process is merit-based and typically involves a panel interview focused on assessing candidates against the relevant capabilities outlined in the APS Work Level Standards or Integrated Leadership System. After applications are reviewed and shortlisted, selected candidates are invited to a structured interview, often featuring 3–4 panel members. The interview uses behavioural questions to evaluate core competencies such as communication, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement, with responses expected in the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format. Depending on the role, additional assessments such as written tasks, psychometric testing, or technical exercises may be included. Final selection is based on overall suitability for the role, and successful applicants may receive an offer or be placed in a merit pool for future opportunities.
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1. Supports Strategic Direction
Tell us about a time you had to align your work with an organisation's strategic priorities.
Describe a situation where you identified an issue before it became a bigger problem.
2. Achieves Results
Give an example of when you had to manage competing priorities with tight deadlines.
Tell us about a time you were responsible for delivering an important piece of work.
3. Supports Productive Working Relationships
Describe a time when you had to work with a difficult stakeholder or team member.
Tell us how you build and maintain effective working relationships.
4. Displays Personal Drive and Integrity
Can you tell us about a time you were faced with an ethical dilemma?
Describe a time you received critical feedback—how did you respond?
5. Communicates with Influence
Give an example of when you had to explain a complex issue to a non-expert.
Tell us about a time you had to persuade someone to adopt your point of view.
6. Applies and Builds Professional Expertise (role-specific)
Tell us about a time you had to quickly learn a new policy, process, or system.
Describe how you have used your subject-matter expertise to support a decision or improve an outcome.
Recruiter was rude and uninterested in my experiences. Forgot about my email after a couple follow ups. Asked about supply chain, culture, and WLB then was told to "you should've prepared and read glass door reviews". I did research on the company and found it rude to make such an assumption that I didn't do my due diligence.
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Tell me about your last role and why are u leaving
I interviewed at a startup as a fresher. It had only one round, asking for a simple introduction and basic SQL questions like joins, inner join, insert, and update operations.