Selection criteria · updated November 2026

Managing projects: how to address it

"Proven ability to manage projects" is one of the selection criteria the APSC gives as a common example. Here's how to turn it into evidence a panel can score.

What panels look for

Planning: scope, timeline, risks
Coordinating people and stakeholders
Adjusting when something went wrong
Delivery: on time, on budget, the benefit realised

Answer these four questions

SWhat was the project, and why did it matter?

TWhat was your role and what were you accountable for?

AHow did you plan, coordinate and keep it on track — and what did you do when something slipped?

RWhat was delivered, by when, and what benefit followed?

Example response (fictional)

I was asked to coordinate moving our team's paper records into a new document system within three months, alongside normal duties. I mapped the record types, agreed a migration order with the manager, and set fortnightly checkpoints. When the vendor training was delayed, I recorded short how-to videos so staff could start on time. The migration finished a week early, and searching for a record now takes minutes instead of days.

Weak vs strong

WeakI have a proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects.

StrongI coordinated a three-month records migration alongside normal duties, recorded how-to videos when vendor training slipped, and finished a week early.

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Common questions

How do I address "proven ability to manage projects"?

Give one or two specific examples using STAR: the situation, your task, what you did, and the result. Show it — don't just claim it.

Can I reuse the same example for different criteria?

Sometimes, if it genuinely shows both — but panels prefer a spread of examples. Use your strongest example where it fits best.