APS Data Profession Employee Value Proposition
The APS Data Profession Employee Value Proposition (EVP) outlines what makes working with data in the Australian Public Service unique and rewarding. It describes the benefits and opportunities available to data professionals and why data skills matter in shaping the policy, services, and decisions that impact all Australians.
What is the Data Profession EVP?
An EVP is the set of attributes that employees and job seekers associate with working in the APS. This tailored version for data professionals highlights the distinctive experience of working with data across government—where complexity, collaboration, and purpose come together. The Data Profession EVP is designed to complement the APS EVP.
The Data Profession EVP helps agencies:
- Attract talent in a competitive market
- Support development and performance conversations
- Build pride and identity within the data community
- Promote consistency in how we talk about data roles
Why does it matter?
Data is central to evidence-based policy, responsive services, and informed decision-making. As demand for data skills grow, the EVP shows what it’s like to work in data across government and why it matters—helping to attract talent in a competitive job market.
What you’ll find in the document
- The core attributes of the APS Data Profession EVP
- How the EVP was developed with input from data professionals
- Practical ways agencies can use the EVP for recruitment, engagement, and career development
Feedback
We would love to hear about your experience implementing the Data Profession EVP.
You can contact the APS Data Profession team via email: dataprofession@abs.gov.au