Our Director
Monique Thompson
Specialist Expertise in Public Sector Résumés and Selection Criteria
Monique Thompson is the Founder and Director of Government Resumes and is recognised as one of Australia’s foremost experts in government résumé writing, selection criteria and public sector career coaching. Since 1995, she has specialised exclusively in supporting clients applying for roles across the Australian Public Service, state government, local government, education, health, justice, community services and the not-for-profit sector. Backed by more than 30 years of experience and an independently verified 98.5 percent success rate, Monique has guided thousands of applicants at all career stages through competitive government recruitment processes. Her reputation is built on mastery of capability frameworks, exceptional writing quality, strategic analysis and consistent, high calibre results for clients nationwide.
Monique is highly regarded for her comprehensive and deeply informed understanding of government recruitment requirements, selection standards and merit based assessment processes, including:
- APS Capability Framework
- NSW Public Sector Capability Framework
- Victorian Capability Framework
- Leadership Competencies for Queensland
- WA Public Sector Capability Framework
- ACT, NT, SA and TAS jurisdiction specific frameworks
She is known for transforming client experience into compelling STAR aligned evidence, articulating public value, measurable achievements, behavioural capability and governance awareness with clarity and impact. Her specialist areas include:
- APS, state and local government résumés and CVs
- Selection criteria, capability statements, statements of claims and targeted questions
- Executive résumé writing for EL, SES and director level roles
- Education, health, justice, policing and community sector applications
- Assisting clients transitioning from private sector roles into government
Every document Monique prepares is meticulously tailored, contextually accurate, keyword optimised and aligned to the unique selection requirements of each vacancy.
Public Sector Career Coaching and Interview Preparation
Monique is also a highly respected Career Coach and Interview Coach, supporting clients across the full government recruitment lifecycle. Her services include:
- Government specific career planning and application strategy
- Guidance on navigating APS, state and local government pathways
- Behavioural interview coaching using the STAR method
- Mock interviews and targeted practice for panel interviews
- Advice on capability alignment and merit-based selection
Her coaching methods have helped clients succeed in roles within major government departments including Health, Education, Justice, Communities, Transport, Police, Defence and numerous statutory authorities and regional agencies.
Commitment to Quality, Integrity and Client Success
Monique is renowned for her professionalism, precision and unwavering commitment to delivering documents that reflect genuine capability, public sector readiness and alignment with government values. She invests deeply in understanding each client’s background, strengths and career objectives, ensuring every résumé, cover letter and selection criteria response is strategically positioned for success.
Her reputation is strengthened by continuous referrals from senior executives, HR professionals, hiring managers and the many clients she has supported over her long-standing career.
Work with Monique
Monique provides personalised consultations seven days a week from 9am to 9pm, supporting clients across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. She welcomes enquiries from applicants at all levels, including graduates, mid-career professionals, technical specialists, managers and senior executives. To begin your application journey with Monique Thompson, or to request a personalised consultation, please contact Government Resumes or email her directly at monique@governmentresumes.com.au.
