APS Learning Board

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The APS Learning Board has been established by the Australian Public Service (APS) Commissioner to lead the transformation of APS-wide capability development, aligned with APS priorities.

The Learning Board will:

  • Operationalise the APS L&D Strategy and Action Plan across the APS
  • Translate priorities for APS capability development set by Secretaries Board
  • Update Secretaries Board on Academy performance, as well as strategic insights and trends relevant to APS performance and capability
  • Provide clarity on roles and responsibilities of all contributors to APS capability development, in order to reduce duplication and increase efficiencies across the APS
  • Provide direction to the APS Academy and APS Academy Faculty in order to deliver a one-APS approach to building capability.

The Board will meet four times per year, though may hold additional meetings if required. It is chaired by the APS Commissioner and includes the Head of the APS Academy and the Secretary for Public Sector Reform in ex officio capacities. The Board comprises six Senior Executive Service members of the APS with operational insight and responsibility, and up to four senior non-executive members from outside the APS with industry expertise in L&D and workforce development.

Learning Board membership is invited by the Commissioner for a period of two years. The Head of the APS Academy may recommend the extension of a member’s appointment for up to an additional two years. It is anticipated membership will change over time to reduce the burden on an individuals and ensure a diversity of experience in influencing Academy offerings.

Learning Board membership

(as at October 2023)

Chair

Dr Gordon de Brouwer
Australian Public Service Commissioner

APS Executive Members

Ms Jacqui Curtis
Chief Operating Officer, Australian Taxation Office

Professor Peter Dawkins AO
Commissioner, Jobs and Skills Australia

Mr Russell Egan
Chief Operating Officer, Services Australia

Ms Andrea Faulkner
Chief Executive, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Diplomatic Academy

Ms Justine Greig
Deputy Secretary Defence People, Department of Defence

Ms Justine Saunders APM
Deputy Secretary, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Home Affairs

Mr Goran Stojanovski
National Manager, People Capability and Services Australia Learning Academy


Chief Operating Officer, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet

External Members

Professor Ian Anderson AO
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), University of Tasmania

Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell AO
Director, 3A Institute, School of Cybernetics, Australian National University (ANU)

Ms Jenny Bryant
Chief Human Resources Officer, Wesfarmers

Ms Maree Howard
General Manager Employee Experience, John Holland Group

Ex officio

Dr Subho Banerjee
Deputy Commissioner, Head of Academy, Australian Public Service Commission

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