APS Learning Board

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 in an ex officio capacity. The inaugural Board (August 2021) 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.

Inaugural Learning Board: from August 2021

Chair

Mr Peter Woolcott AO
Australian Public Service Commissioner

Ex officio

Mr Grant Lovelock
Head of Academy, APS Academy

APS executive members

Ms Jacqui Curtis
Chief Operating Officer, Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

Mr Tom Gilmartin
Chief Operating Officer, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet

Ms Justine Greig
Deputy Secretary Defence People, Department of Defence

Ms Cheryl-anne Moy
Deputy Secretary, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Home Affairs

Ms Annette Musolino
Chief Operating Officer, Services Australia

Ms Nadine Williams
Deputy Secretary, Skills and Training, Department of Education Skills and Employment (DESE)

External members

The appointment of up to four non-APS members will be announced imminently.