Executive Career Transition Support for a Senior Executive Employee Following Organisational Change

Gerard Kerr

Executive Career Transition Support Following Organisational Change


Organisational change can create uncertainty for employees, particularly for experienced professionals navigating a significant career transition after many years within the same organisation. When a Queensland Government agency needed confidential, one-on-one career transition support for a senior executive employee, they engaged Kingston Human Capital to deliver a personalised program focused on career planning, professional positioning and future employment preparedness.


Through a tailored career transition program, Kingston Human Capital provided executive coaching, career planning, professional branding support, resume development, LinkedIn optimisation, interview preparation and practical job-search guidance. The support was designed to adapt to the participant’s evolving needs while remaining aligned with their experience, aspirations and preferred career pathway.


The program helped the participant develop a clear career transition strategy, strengthen their professional profile and approach future opportunities with greater confidence. This case study demonstrates how personalised career transition support can assist professionals during periods of organisational change while providing practical guidance for the next stage of their career journey.

The Challenge


A Queensland Government agency engaged Kingston Human Capital to provide personalised career transition support for a senior professional following organisational change. The agency required a trusted partner capable of delivering confidential, one-on-one support focused on career planning, professional positioning and preparation for future employment opportunities.



The engagement required a highly tailored approach that reflected the participant's individual career goals, professional experience and preferred career pathway. The agency sought to ensure the participant had access to practical support, trusted guidance and professional resources throughout the transition process.

Our Approach


Kingston Human Capital designed and delivered a tailored career transition program combining career coaching, professional branding and practical job-market support. The objective was to provide structured guidance while remaining flexible enough to adapt as opportunities emerged.

The program included:

  • Career planning and transition strategy
  • Executive coaching and mentoring
  • Resume review and development
  • LinkedIn profile optimisation
  • Job application support
  • Interview preparation and coaching
  • Market insights and networking advice
  • Ongoing support throughout the transition period


Support was continuously tailored to ensure coaching remained relevant, practical and aligned with the participant's evolving career objectives.

Outcomes Achieved


The participant completed the program with an updated professional profile, a clear career transition strategy and increased confidence in approaching future opportunities.


Through personalised coaching and practical career support, the participant was able to:

  • Better articulate their experience and professional value
  • Strengthen their professional positioning
  • Develop a clear transition strategy
  • Actively pursue opportunities aligned with their skills, experience and aspirations


These outcomes helped the participant approach the next stage of their professional journey with greater clarity and confidence.

How the process stood up


On a high-volume campaign the risk is inconsistency: 116 applications assessed against a standard that drifts as the reader tires. Every application was reviewed against the same documented criteria. Every applicant was recorded, including those not progressed. A scribe took the interview record. The selection report was prepared to the authority's requirements and unsuccessful candidates received structured feedback rather than silence.

Gerard helped me work through my options and focus on what was important to me rather than what I thought I should do.

I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do next when I started the programme. After being in the same organisation for a long time, the idea of moving on felt a bit overwhelming. The sessions gave me the time and space to think about the next stage of my career, update my resume and rebuild my confidence. Knowing I could pick up the phone and talk things through made a real difference during a challenging period.

- Senior Executive Participant

Supporting Career Transitions With Confidence

Career transitions can be complex, particularly during periods of organisational change. This engagement demonstrates how personalised career transition support can help experienced professionals navigate uncertainty, strengthen their professional positioning and prepare confidently for future opportunities.

For organisations managing workforce change, executive transitions or restructuring programs, access to tailored career transition support can help employees move forward positively while ensuring support remains aligned to organisational values and employee wellbeing.

Supporting Employees Through Change?

Talk to Kingston Human Capital about Career Transition Services, Executive Career Coaching and Outplacement Support tailored to your organisation's needs.

Gerard Kerr, Co Founder and General Manager of Search and Selection at Kingston Human Capital, Queensland Government Executive Recruitment Services

Meet Gerard Kerr

Gerard Kerr is Co-Founder and General Manager of Search and Selection at Kingston Human Capital. With more than 20 years’ experience in recruitment, Gerard has deep networks and extensive expertise managing complex search and selection projects across a range of sectors including local state and federal government, statutory authorities, government-owned corporations and ASX-listed companies.

Gerard Kerr, Co Founder and General Manager of Search and Selection at Kingston Human Capital, Queensland Government Executive Recruitment Services

Meet Michelle Bassett

Michelle Bassett is a Kingston Human Capital director and a named contact for Recruitment as a Service. Michelle supports employers and Queensland hiring managers seeking structured recruitment support that reduces administration while keeping appointment decisions with the client.

Career transitions, restructures and organisational change can be challenging for both employees and employers. Kingston Human Capital provides personalised Career Transition Services, Executive Career Coaching and Outplacement Support designed to help organisations navigate workforce change with confidence while supporting employees toward future career opportunities.

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