Coaching for APS5, APS6, EL1, EL2 and SES professionals navigating leadership responsibility, promotion processes and complex workplace demands. The focus is practical thinking support that strengthens judgement, communication and career direction so you can perform and progress with confidence.

Coaching designed for APS professionals

Most clients are working in APS6, EL1, EL2 or SES roles where expectations extend beyond technical delivery into leadership, judgement, influence and strategic decision making. Coaching provides space to think clearly about complexity, priorities and career direction.

  • Managing complexity, ambiguity and competing priorities
  • Strengthening influence, communication and decision making
  • Building confidence at the next level of responsibility
  • Preparing for APS promotion or selection processes
  • Stepping into new leadership or executive roles

What coaching helps you work through

  • Making clearer decisions under pressure and ambiguity
  • Managing workload, priorities and leadership expectations Influencing stakeholders without formal authority
  • Demonstrating capability at the next APS level
  • Preparing strong promotion and interview examples
  • Establishing yourself in a new role or leadership position

Coaching Pathways

Coaching is structured around the different stages of an APS career, from performance in role through to transition and progression.

Explore APS interview and promotion preparation resources

Practical guides and articles designed to help you prepare for APS interviews, strengthen your examples, and approach both selection and promotion processes with greater clarity and confidence.

Why Work With Me?

Brendon Le Lievre coaching APS professionals
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I work with APS professionals navigating promotion, leadership transitions and complex decision making environments where expectations extend beyond technical delivery into judgement, influence and strategic impact.

My coaching combines reflective thinking with practical strategy so you can clarify your examples, strengthen how you communicate capability, and make more confident decisions about your career direction.

I am the author of The APS Recruitment Game and an ICF Professional Certified Coach, with experience supporting professionals across APS, corporate and community sectors to progress into senior roles and leadership positions.

  • APS interview and promotion preparation
  • Leadership development in complex environments
  • Career transition and progression strategy
  • Confidence, communication and influence at higher levels
APS Recruitment Game Book

APS Recruitment Game

Written by Brendon Le Lievre, The APS Recruitment Game helps people better understand public service recruitment processes, selection criteria, interviews and career progression.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are sessions delivered online or in person?

Coaching sessions are primarily delivered online via video conferencing. In person sessions may be available in Canberra by arrangement.

Who are these programs designed for?

These programs support professionals navigating career transitions, APS recruitment, promotion opportunities, leadership pathways, and onboarding into new roles.

Can I purchase additional coaching sessions?

Yes. Additional coaching sessions and ongoing support are available following completion of a program.

Do I need APS experience to work with you?

No. While there is a strong APS focus within some programs, the coaching and career support principles are valuable across a range of sectors and industries.

Ready to explore coaching?

A short conversation is often the best starting point. It gives space to clarify what you are working through, explore whether coaching is a good fit, and identify the most useful next step for your situation.