Report overview
APS workforce
Current state and changes over time in the Australian Public Service workforce, using data from the APS Employment Database and the APS Employee Census. It includes information on size and location of the APS workforce, workforce diversity, agencies and job families. Additional data on the APS workforce is in Agency Benchmarking and Appendices 1, 2, 3 and 6.
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APS workplaces
Developments in APS workplaces, including employee perceptions on engagement, and health and wellbeing, using data from the APS Employee Census. It highlights influences shaping APS workplaces including new ways to enhance productivity, flexible work, APS enterprise agreements and APS Reform initiatives. Additional data on APS employee perceptions is in Agency Benchmarking and Appendix 2.
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Integrity and conduct in the APS
Reports on current indicators of personal conduct in the APS, from the APS Employee Census and APS Agency Survey. It explains how APS integrity agencies are working together to implement legislation, strategies, programs, resources and other measures to support a strong ethical delivery culture. Additional integrity-related metrics are in Agency Benchmarking and Appendix 2.
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Capability and leadership in the APS
Plans and tools for capability needs such as adopting AI in the APS, the Data, Digital and Cyber Workforce Plan and APS Career Pathfinder. Reports on progress with implementing the Strategic Commissioning Framework, Capability Reviews, Capability Reinvestment Fund and Australian Government Consulting. APS engagement with partners and the public is considered, including results from the 2025 Survey of Trust in Australian public services. Additional data on workforce planning is in Appendix 6.
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Ways of working with AI in the APS
Case studies from 12 APS agencies, explaining how they are using AI tools to drive innovation in public-facing services, achieve economic and environmental outcomes, and support APS-wide and agency-specific priorities.
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People of the professions
Profiles featuring outstanding members of the APS Professions, nominated by the heads of the Evaluation, Digital, Data, HR, Procurement and Contract Management and Complex Project Management professions. These profiles show how the APS Professions are supporting the people and the work of the APS.
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Serving the community
Stories exploring how APS teams are serving the community in areas including crisis response; literacy and learning; service delivery in remote, rural and regional communities; energy and infrastructure; international engagement; and agriculture and the environment. To achieve this, they are working closely with non-government, industry and research partners.
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APS agency benchmarking
Assessments of the position of APS agencies relative to the Australian Government’s employment targets and benchmarks, using APSED data. From the APS Employee Census, it shows agency-level performance across all census indices, as well as agency-level perceptions of support for integrity and working away from the office information.
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