State of the Service Roadshow: 2026

State of the Service Roadshow

The State of the Service Roadshow is an annual APS event series that:

• Explores findings from the annual State of the Service Report and APS Employee Census.
• Showcases how the APS is working across Australia.
• Provides an opportunity for APS staff to engage directly with senior leaders.

2026 State of the Service Roadshow

This year’s State of the Service Roadshow included in-person events for APS staff in Adelaide and Brisbane and a virtual event for all APS staff around Australia.

A recording of the virtual event is available below.

Attendees heard from Assistant Minister for the Public Service, the Hon Patrick Gorman MP, APS Commissioner, Dr Subho Banerjee,Dr Rachel Bacon, Deputy Commissioner, Head of APS Academy and Capability and other senior leaders and APS colleagues.

Attendees had an opportunity to ask questions in the audience Q&A sessions.

Adelaide event

This event was not recorded.

Theme: Delivering in a changing world.

Date & time: Monday, 16 February 2026

Delivery: In-person only.

Overview: All APS staff based in South Australia are invited to attend.

Speakers

• The Hon Patrick Gorman MP, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, Assistant Minister for the Public Service and Assistant Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations (keynote speaker)
• Emma Rosenzweig, Deputy Commissioner Payday Super Program, ATO (master of ceremonies)
• Enrico Palermo, Head of the Australian Space Agency (panellist)
• Cassie Mason, Assistant Secretary SA/WA State Manager, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (panellist)
• Dianna Gaetjens, General Manager Administration, Department of Industry, Science and Resources (panellist)
• Dr Max Kulbida, Assistant Director, ATO - APS Professions representative (panellist)
• Dr Subho Banerjee, Acting Australian Public Service Commissioner (panellist)

Brisbane event

This event was not recorded.

Theme: Inspiring excellence in the APS.

Date & time: Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Delivery: In-persononly.

Overview: All APS staff based in Queensland are invited to attend.

Speakers

• The Hon Patrick Gorman MP, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, Assistant Minister for the Public Service and Assistant Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations (keynote speaker)
• Narelle Cameron, Assistant Commissioner, Knowledge Management and Operational Policy, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (master of ceremonies)
• Ben Bolt, National Manager, HR Support, Services Australia (panellist)
• Robert Grimshaw,Evaluation Manager, ATO – APS Professions representative (panellist)
• Belinda Dennis, Integrity Assurance Officer, Australian Digital Health Agency – APS Graduate representative (panellist)
• Dr Rachel Bacon,Deputy Commissioner, Head of APS Academy and Capability (panellist)

Virtual APS-wide event

Event recording below.

Theme: An innovative, professional and inclusive APS.

Date & time: Thursday, 19 February 2026

Delivery: Livestreamed

Overview: All APS staff are invited to join online.

Speakers

• The Hon Patrick Gorman MP, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, Assistant Minister for the Public Service and Assistant Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations (keynote speaker)
• David Hazlehurst, Chief Executive Officer, Services Australia (master of ceremonies)
• Julie-Ann Guivarra, Chief Executive Officer, National Indigenous Australian Agency (panellist)
• Ruth Nicholls, Director, Evaluation Leadership, Policy & Capability, Australian Centre for Evaluation, Treasury & APS Professions representative (panellist)
• Ciaran Farrell, APS Graduate, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (panellist)
• Dr Subho Banerjee, Acting Australian Public Service Commissioner (panellist)