Career Coaching in Canberra to Help You Thrive in Government and Austrlian public service Roles
Online coaching for clarity, confidence and momentum across Canberra’s public sector
If you are working in Canberra’s public sector or aiming to step into an Australian Public Service (APS) role, you know how competitive government pathways can be. Clear frameworks, strict selection criteria and panel interviews can make the process feel overwhelming, even for high performing professionals. Career coaching gives you a structured way to cut through the noise, understand what government hiring panels look for and build the confidence to present your skills clearly. With tailored guidance for APS levels, capability frameworks and government expectations, you can move forward with clarity and step into roles that fit your strengths.
Serving public service, government and government aligned professionals across Canberra and all of Australia.
Why Canberra Professionals Choose Grow Coaching
Canberra is unique. Unlike Sydney or Melbourne, most professionals here work in or around government. That means the expectations, selection processes and career paths are very different. Many people feel stuck because they are not sure how to position themselves across APS levels, how to interpret capability frameworks or how to prepare for structured interviews.
Grow Coaching gives Canberra professionals a clear, simple and practical pathway forward. You get personalised guidance, a supportive space to clarify your direction and a structured action plan that aligns with the expectations of government hiring panels.
Trusted by over 200 professionals coached across Australia.
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5-Star Rated Career and Leadership Coaching
What You Gain
Clear direction on your next step in the public sector
A simple and structured plan that matches government expectations
Stronger confidence and more effective communication
Better responses for behavioural and capability-based interviews
A refined resume and LinkedIn profile written for government hiring panels
A clearer understanding of how to position yourself at the right seniority level
Leadership support for moving into higher responsibility roles
Less guesswork and more confidence in how government recruitment really works
Coaching isn't just a conversation, it’s a proven tool for real change.
According to the International Coaching Federation (ICF), over 80% of clients report an improvement in self-confidence, and nearly 70% report better work performance. At Grow Coaching, over 70% of clients see clarity and renewed momentum within 30 days of starting their coaching journey.
Our internal coaching data shows that more than 70% of clients gain clear direction within the first thirty days, and over half take meaningful career action within eight weeks. These results guide how every session is structured, ensuring you get focused support that leads to real change, not just conversation.
What We Coach: A Clear Comparison of Support Areas
Grow Coaching supports every stage of your career with simple, practical and personalised coaching.
Here is what we focus on in your sessions:
Career clarity and direction
Strengths and value assessment
Resume and LinkedIn rebranding
Job search strategy that cuts through the noise
Interview preparation and confidence building
Leadership and communication development
Burnout recovery and energy reset
Career roadmap planning with simple steps
Accountability to keep you consistent and moving forward
This keeps the focus on what matters most: clarity, confidence and real progress.
Not sure which path is right for you?
I’ll help you decide in a free 30-minute clarity call.
The 5-Star Career Coaching Guarantee
No cookie-cutter coaching, just tailored career support that delivers real, measurable results for professionals in Australia.
You deserve coaching that delivers clarity fast.
That is why every client receives the Grow Coaching five star guarantee. You will always get clear guidance, practical steps you can use straight away and full support through each stage of your career shift. If something is unclear, we fix it together. If you need direction, we map it out. If you need motivation, you get steady support. This is coaching built on honesty, care and real progress.
This isn’t just coaching, it’s a career reset with a clear plan, built-in momentum, and full support along the way.
Grow Coaching follows clear ethical standards aligned with the Australian Coaching Federation. This includes confidentiality, professional conduct, open communication and honest guidance at every stage of the process. You always know what the goal is, what the next step looks like and how your progress will be supported.
💬 “Rushdi’s approach gave me clarity after just one session - and within a month I landed two interviews.” – Daniel O.
The Grow Coaching Framework™
The Grow Coaching Framework™ is simple, practical and designed to help you move forward with confidence.
Clarity
We define your direction, strengths and goals.Confidence
We build your skills, your story and the way you present yourself.Momentum
We create a step-by-step plan with regular check-ins so you keep moving.
This framework gives every session structure and purpose, and takes the guesswork out of your career decisions.
Grow Coaching’s method is grounded in proven coaching principles:
80% of coaching clients report improved self-confidence, and 73% report improved relationships and communication.
International Coaching FederationCoaching enables leaders to enhance their emotional intelligence, enhance team performance, and build sustainable momentum.
Harvard Business ReviewPositive psychology coaching has been shown to significantly increase goal attainment and psychological well-being.
Positive Psychology
Want to see how this framework would apply to your career path?
In just 30 minutes, I’ll show you where you’re stuck - and how to start gaining momentum.
Designed and developed by Rushdi Kirsten - Executive Coach & creator of the Grow Coaching Framework™
I Know What It’s Like to Look Successful on the Outside and Feel Stuck on the Inside
“I help professionals stop running on empty and finally build a career that energises them again.”
RUSHDI KIRSTEN
Founder & Career Coach, Grow Coaching, Perth
I Know What It’s Like to Look Successful on the Outside and Feel Stuck on the Inside
Years ago, I was working in a fast-paced leadership role, hitting every external marker of success, but inside, I felt disconnected and unsure what was next. That experience drove me to create Grow Coaching: a service designed for professionals who want real clarity, renewed confidence, and lasting momentum.
Grow Coaching is grounded in evidence-based methods, including the Grow Coaching Framework™ and Positive Psychology Coaching, tailored to the real-world needs of mid-to-senior professionals.
My Coaching Ethos
I hold Level 1 and Level 2 Coach Master Certifications, which are endorsed by the International Coaching Federation coaching standards. That means the work we do together follows a proven framework, clear ethics and professional coaching practice.
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Real Career Breakthroughs from Professionals in Perth and across Australia
“After thirty years in projects, I’d never felt so foggy. One coaching sprint cut through the noise and gave me the clarity I’d been missing.”
- MARK, PROJECT MANAGER, Brisbane
"I joined coaching because I felt stuck and uncertain. Rushdi's guidance gave me clarity, confidence, and a clear path for growth. I’ve overcome challenges I once thought were impossible and now feel more empowered than ever."
- MARGARET, CEO, Sydney
"I came in feeling stuck and left with a crystal-clear plan. I now have the confidence to speak with my manager about new opportunities, and I was asked to lead a new analytics project."
- SARAH, BUSINESS ANALYST, Melbourne
"Before coaching, I was overwhelmed, constantly juggling work, family, and personal goals, and always feeling like I was falling short. Through our work together, I mastered time management, reclaimed quality family time, adopted healthier habits, and rebuilt my confidence."
- NIRAZ, IT CONSULTANT, Perth
These breakthroughs started with just one conversation.
Want to see what clarity could look like for you?
Career coaching questions answered
Straight answers about Grow Coaching, how sessions work and what you can expect.
Do you understand Canberra’s public sector and APS hiring processes?
Yes. Canberra has a strong focus on government roles, including the Australian Public Service. These roles follow structured capability frameworks, clear level expectations and panel based interviews. Coaching helps you understand what hiring teams look for and how to present yourself clearly and confidently.
Can you help me prepare for APS behavioural and capability interviews?
Absolutely. I support clients with STAR responses, government specific communication, capability alignment and confidence building. You will know how to prepare, what to expect and how to speak to your experience in a clear and structured way.
Do you help with resumes and applications for government roles?
Yes. We refine your resume and application so it aligns with APS expectations. This includes selection criteria responses, capability alignment and language that reflects the role level you are targeting.
Is coaching for Canberra clients delivered online?
Yes. All coaching is delivered through Zoom, which makes it easy to fit sessions around your APS schedule or government contract work without travel time.
Clarity starts with one conversation.
Book your free thirty minute clarity call and see how coaching can help you move forward with confidence.
Clarity
Cut through noise with clear direction
Confidence
Lead with clm authority under pressure
Momentum
Build traction towards your big role
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Rushdi Kirsten Grow Coaching (ABN 81 381 791 766) is an Australian career coaching practice based in Perth, Western Australia.
We work with clients across all major cities and Australia through online sessions.
Proudly aligned with professional coaching standards, including the Australian Coaching Federation (ACF).
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I’ll help you figure out what’s holding you back, and what to do next.
Career and leadership coaching based in Perth WA. Serving clients across Australia.
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