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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A statement by the Australian Public Service Commissioner following the release of the Robodebt Centralised Code of Conduct Inquiry Taskforce final report.
The independent Code of Conduct Taskforce has concluded the investigations into whether Australian public servants (APS) associated with the design and delivery of the Robodebt Scheme breached the Australian Public Service Code of Conduct. This is the final report.
The Public Sector Workplace Relations Policy 2023 requires agencies to consult with the APSC in the event of any significant industrial issues at the workplace level. This circular provides further detail about this obligation with respect to the Common Conditions.
This Plan outlines the Commission’s priorities, targets and measures for success over a four-year horizon.
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.