The Australian Public Service Commission’s APS recruitment and selection services provide timely, effective and high quality services to assist agencies to recruit the right staff to meet current needs and future challenges.

Our experienced recruitment specialists are located in every capital city and some regional centres. They provide reliable interpretation of APS frameworks and relevant legislation and have thorough understanding of the merit principle and best practice recruitment standards. At all stages of your recruitment and selection process you will be assured of expert advice, professionalism and impartiality. Our staff will work with you to ensure that requirements are met and conclusions and recommendations are transparent and fully supported.

Our services and their benefits

Independent Selection Advisory Committees (ISAC)

• ISACs support merit-based engagement and promotion decisions across the APS 1–6 classifications which are not subject to promotion review.
• ISACs can be used for selection processes of any size but are particularly useful for large or sensitive processes where the maintenance of good workplace relationships may be placed at risk if the process is not seen to be independent and impartial.
• ISACs are an efficient, professional and equitable alternative to traditional internal recruitment practices.

Selection Advisory Committee (SAC) members and scribes for recruitment panels

SAC services promote impartiality and fairness in recruitment and promotion decisions; advice on methodology and best practice recruitment; and deliver professional, timely report writing.