APS Employment Principles

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Diversity and inclusion

Setting the agenda for change and delivering improved employment opportunities for people with disability.

APS Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct

All APS employees are required to comply with the Code of Conduct, including to at all times behave in a way that upholds the APS Values and Employment Principles, and the integrity and good reputation of their agency and the APS.

APS Recruitment Guide

Recruitment is about attracting and selecting the right person for the job. Recruitment processes do not need to be complex. They need to support sound, evidence-based decision making.

The APS merit principle

This information relates to the application of the principle of merit in the Australian Public Service (APS). Merit is a key part of APS employment and is underpinned by legislation. The APS Employment Principles in section 10A of the Public Service Act 1999 (the Act) provide that the APS makes decisions relating to engagement and promotion based on merit.
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Acknowledgement of Country

The APSC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.