Relevant training
The Australian Public Service Commission provides a national, comprehensive and coordinated suite of leading-edge leadership, learning and development programmes, events and services. These assist in providing APS agencies and their employees with the capability to deliver government priorities, objectives and outcomes.
Upholding and supporting the APS Values and Code of Conduct
As an APS employee you have an obligation to uphold and support the APS Values and Code of Conduct, and consistently behave in an honest, ethical and professional manner. This programme explores the concepts behind the APS Values and Code of Conduct and how they feature in day-to-day decision making and behaviour.
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Embedding and promoting the APS Values and Code of Conduct
The APS has a legislated obligation to uphold the APS Values and Code of Conduct. As a manager you also have an obligation to demonstrate high standards of probity and professionalism, and to promote these behavioural standards. This programme explores the concepts behind the APS Values and Code of Conduct, the Executive Level challenges in upholding them and how they feature in your day-to-day decision making and behaviour.
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Other training
All our learning and development programmes include relevant ethical content and are consistent with the APS Values and Code of Conduct.
Programmes are available on the following themes:
- Career and self development
- Communication & stakeholder engagement
- Financial management
- Governance & regulation
- Human resources/People management
- Leadership
- Policy
- Programme Management
- Strategic Thinking
For more information on the programmes provided by the Commission check out the following from their website:
National calendar of programmes and events
Programmes for Executive Levels
Programmes for the Senior Executive Service
Our training programmes can also be tailored specifically for your agency. For more information go to our Leadership, Learning and Development Panel page
Being professional in the APS
Values resources for facilitators
The Kit has been designed to assist facilitators in delivering training sessions on the APS Values and Code of Conduct. It is the first comprehensive package of materials to address situations specific to the APS and includes session plans, case scenarios and other activities designed to highlight ethical dilemmas.
A charge applies for this publication.
