Career Coaching for Canberra Professionals Navigating Government, Structure, and Promotion Pressure
For APS and public sector professionals who are still performing, but feel stuck navigating promotion, process, politics, or what comes next.
Many Canberra professionals don’t feel stuck because they lack capability.
They feel stuck because the system is complex, promotion pathways are unclear, and progression depends on more than performance alone.
This work focuses on helping you regain clarity, position your experience at the right level, and move forward with confidence inside structured environments.
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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What you gain from career coaching in Canberra
Clarity on whether to stay, move, or reposition within government
Stronger positioning for APS promotion and senior stakeholder conversations
Confidence navigating panels, selection criteria, and scrutiny
Reduced burnout caused by ambiguity and stalled momentum
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.
What We Coach in Canberra
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 within APS and public sector structures
Promotion readiness and senior-level positioning
Selection criteria and behavioural example refinement
Executive communication and panel interview confidence
Managing burnout in high-accountability, low-control environments
Transitioning between APS, policy, and adjacent private roles
This keeps the focus on what matters most: clarity, confidence and real progress.
The Grow Coaching Five-Star Results Commitment
What I commit to when you work with me, and what you should expect from every session.
This is not a promise of overnight success or a guaranteed job offer.
It’s a commitment to how I coach and the standard I hold myself to.
Every engagement is grounded in clarity, senior-level thinking, and practical forward movement, not generic advice, motivation talk, or recycled frameworks.
Learn more about the five-star Results Commitment here
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.
Want the full framework breakdown? Read it here
Meet your coach
I am Rushdi Kirsten, founder of Grow Coaching. I am based in Perth and I coach professionals in Adelaide and across Australia online.
I bring 15 plus years of senior leadership experience in global companies, and I hold Level 1 and Level 2 Coach Master Certifications, aligned with International Coaching Federation standards.
For Adelaide clients, we tailor your strategy to the market you are targeting, including public sector pathways, defence and shipbuilding expectations, and competitive private sector hiring.
Read more about me here
Real Career Breakthroughs from Professionals 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
Career coaching questions answered
Straight answers about Grow Coaching, how sessions work and what you can expect.
Do you coach Canberra professionals online?
Yes. All coaching is delivered online and structured around Canberra work hours, including APS and public sector roles.
Do you understand APS and government hiring processes?
Yes. Coaching covers APS capability frameworks, behavioural examples, panel expectations, and promotion dynamics common in government environments.
Can you help with APS selection criteria and behavioural responses?
Yes. We structure your examples clearly, align them to role expectations, and ensure your responses demonstrate judgement, scope, and impact.
Is this coaching only for people changing jobs?
No. Many clients stay within government but need clarity, repositioning, or promotion readiness rather than a full job change.
How do I know if I’m burnt out or just stuck in the system?
Burnout in Canberra is often caused by ambiguity, stalled progression, and constant scrutiny. Coaching helps you separate fatigue from misalignment and decide your next move.
What happens in the free clarity call?
We assess where you feel stuck, what options make sense inside or outside government, and whether coaching is the right next step.
Clarity starts with one conversation.
Book your free thirty minute clarity call and see how coaching can help you move forward with confidence.
Last updated: 20 January 2026
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Grow Coaching 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 International Coaching Federation (ICF).
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