APS capability · updated November 2026

Displays personal drive and integrity: how to show it in your application

"Displays personal drive and integrity" is one of the five core capability clusters in the APS Integrated Leadership System (ILS) for APS 1–6 roles. In plain English: professionalism, ethics, taking responsibility, resilience and learning from mistakes.

Situations that make good examples

  • You raised an issue that was uncomfortable but right to raise
  • You took ownership of a mistake and fixed it
  • You learnt a new skill to do your job better

STAR prompts

SWhat was the situation and what made it challenging?
TWhat was your responsibility?
AWhat did you do — and why was it the right thing?
RWhat happened as a result, and what did you learn?

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What does "Displays personal drive and integrity" mean?

It's one of the five core capability clusters in the APS Integrated Leadership System (ILS) for APS 1–6. In plain English: Professionalism, ethics, taking responsibility, resilience and learning from mistakes.

Where do I find which capabilities a job needs?

Check the job description and information pack. If it refers to the ILS, address the capabilities it highlights with specific examples.

Source: APSC — Integrated Leadership System guide for APS 1–6. Other capabilities: Supports strategic direction · Achieves results · Supports productive working relationships · Communicates with influence