On 11 June 2024, the Public Service Amendment Act 2024 received Royal Assent, locking in changes to the Public Service Act 1999 that will strengthen the APS’s core values, and build the capability and expertise of the APS.
Australian Public Service Commission (APSC)
We work to be a valued, credible and trusted partner to the Australian Public Service – promoting high standards of accountability, effectiveness and performance of the APS now and into the future.
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This Plan outlines the Commission’s priorities, targets and measures for success over a four-year horizon.
The purpose of this Circular is to inform agencies that the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022 (the Directions) have been amended.
This release of the Australian Public Service Remuneration Data presents a snapshot of remuneration across the APS. Presenting a summary of remuneration paid to APS employees under the Public Service Act 1999 as at 31 December 2023.
The Guidance on the Right to Disconnect in the Public Sector provides agencies and managers with advice and guiding principles on the implementation of the new ‘right to disconnect’ provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009, which will commence on 26 August 2024.
Current initiatives
The APS Academy is a network hub of learning and development excellence for the APS. Access resources, courses and experience from across the APS to build craft capabilities.
A formal professions model established to increase APS workforce capability for employees in critical areas of the APS.
Connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with Australian Government Jobs
Information about learning and development in the APS, including the APS Learning and Development Strategy, the APS Learning Board, and the leadership and APS craft capability development available through the APS Academy.
The APSC collects workforce information in a number of different ways to provide a full picture of the APS workforce.
The workforce information we collect is collated and provided back to agencies to enable them to manage their workforce.
The Australian Government is committed to fair and equitable conditions of employment and job security. The Commonwealth will act as a model employer in the APS bargaining process, including through genuine bargaining to improve pay and conditions for APS employees.
Upcoming events
The APSC delivers a range of events that aim to inform and inspire APS employees of all levels.
Watch this space for upcoming events.
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We tackled some tough questions this year at the State of the Service Roadshow events in Perth, Canberra, Newcastle and Townsville. We’ve answered the questions that weren’t addressed during the sessions.