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The Australian Public Service Commission issues publications, advices and circulars, reports, speeches and media statements to agencies outlining changes in APS people and performance management. The following are current under the Public Service Act 1999, unless otherwise indicated.
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30 result(s) found, displaying 1 to 10Circular 2022/5: Amendment to the Public Sector Workplace Relations Policy 2020 – Australia Day, Anzac Day and Queen’s Birthday public holidays in Enterprise Agreements
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this Circular is to notify Australian Public Service (APS) agencies and other Commonwealth employers of an amendment to the Public Sector Workplace Relations Policy 2020 (the Policy), as determined by the Minister for the Public Service on 8 April 2022.
Open letter to the APS on the Federal Budget 2022-23 from PM&C Secretary Philip Gaetjens and APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott AO
Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
Yesterday the Treasurer handed down the Federal Budget 2022-23. The focus for the APS was clear: We must support the Government to build on Australia’s economic and social recovery,
Handling Misconduct - A human resource manager’s guide
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The guide has been revised and updated to ensure it continues to meet the needs of Australian Public Service (APS) agencies and support the institutional integrity of the APS as a whole.
Circular 2022/3: Probation
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This Circular is to inform Agency Heads of their obligations on the use of probation for employees engaged into the Australian Public Service (APS).
Circular 2022/2: Commencement of the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This circular is to advise APS agencies that the new Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2022 have been made.
Departmental Liaison Officers
Publication
This paper provides guidance for high performing candidates interested in the role of a Departmental Liaison Officer (DLO). This paper should be read in conjunction with paper Departmental Liaison Officer – Guidance for Managers.
Open letter to the APS on returning to usual workplaces from PM&C Secretary Philip Gaetjens and APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott AO
Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
Restrictions in states and territories are relaxing and we are emerging from lockdowns across much of the nation. This is a welcome change after a challenging 18 months.
Circular 2021/08: Changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 to provide Compassionate Leave for Miscarriage
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This circular is to inform Australian Government employers of the recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 that provide improved support for parents who experience miscarriage.
Circular 2021/09: COVID-19 vaccination policies in Australian Government workplaces
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this Circular is to provide general information to Australian Government employers who are considering adopting policies that would require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Circular 2021/07: Fair Work Commission review of casual terms in awards
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this Circular is to inform Australian Government agencies of the completion of the Fair Work Commission’s review of casual terms in modern awards