APS jobs (Australian Public Service) refer to employment in Australian Government departments and agencies, where staff are employed under the Public Service Act 1999. As a major national employer, the APS provides services to the public, develops policy advice, and manages various federal programs.
The job search interface was key to the APS jobs website. However, the entire website, as well as the search interface, was getting tired.
A quick design was requested to present to stakeholders as a possible future state.
I met with stakeholders to understand who used the product, and why. Two simple personas and scenarios each were developed during the meeting.
I recorded the features of the interface and how it worked, then iterated a number of designs. I user tested the designs with internal staff and integrated feedback.
The final design allowed the user to toggle between a basic search and an advanced search. The design incorporated advanced functionality to create flexible search parameters that the user can easily adjust on the fly.
