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Survey responses

What is your age?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	<25 years	21	5.4	5.4
	25-29	56	14.4	14.4
	30-34	48	12.3	12.4
	35-39	43	11.1	11.1
	40-44	63	16.2	16.2
	45-49	55	14.1	14.2
	50-54	57	14.7	14.7
	55-59	24	6.2	6.2
	60-64	16	4.1	4.1
	>64 years	5	1.3	1.3
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

What is your sex?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Female	215	55.3	55.4
	Male	173	44.5	44.6
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

Which Australian Public Service (APS) agency do you work for?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research	28	7.2	7.2
	Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security	14	3.6	3.6
	Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator	29	7.5	7.5
	Organ and Tissue Authority	21	5.4	5.4
	Australian Office of Financial Management	26	6.7	6.7
	Commonwealth Grants Commission	31	8	8
	Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority	25	6.4	6.4
	Office of the Australian Information Commissioner	50	12.9	12.9
	Australian Institute of Family Studies	39	10	10.1
	Office of Parliamentary Counsel	39	10	10.1
	National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority	46	11.8	11.9
	National Water Commission	36	9.3	9.3
	Inspector General of Taxation	4	1	1
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

Where is your workplace?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	ACT	259	66.6	66.8
	Outside ACT	129	33.2	33.2
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

What is your substantive classification level?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	APS 1-6 (or equivalent)	175	45	45
	EL1 or EL2 (or equivalent)	184	47.3	47.3
	SES	21	5.4	5.4
	Other	9	2.3	2.3
	Total	389	100	100

What is your total length of service in the APS?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Less than 1 year	46	11.8	11.9
	1 to <5 years	130	33.4	33.5
	5 to <10	88	22.6	22.7
	10 to <15	56	14.4	14.4
	15 to <20	22	5.7	5.7
	20+	46	11.8	11.9
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

What is your employment category?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Ongoing	337	86.6	86.9
	Non-Ongoing	50	12.9	12.9
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

Do you have carer responsibilities?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes	151	38.8	38.9
	No	237	60.9	61.1
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

For whom do you have carer responsibilities?
		Frequency	Percent of carers	Percent of sample
Valid	Child(ren) – under 5 years	48	24.74	12.37
	Child(ren) – 5 to 16 years	92	47.42	23.71
	Child(ren) – over 16 years	27	13.92	6.96
	Parent(s)	17	8.76	4.38
	Other (including partner or relatives not including parents or children)	10	5.15	2.58
	Total	194

What is your highest completed qualification?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Less than Year 12 or equivalent	15	3.9	3.9
	Year 12 or equivalent (HSC/Leaving certificate)	29	7.5	7.5
	Vocational Qualification	21	5.4	5.4
	Associate diploma	15	3.9	3.9
	Undergraduate diploma	6	1.5	1.5
	Bachelor degree (including honours)	141	36.2	36.3
	Postgraduate diploma (includes graduate certificate)	69	17.7	17.8
	Masters degree	67	17.2	17.3
	Doctorate	25	6.4	6.4
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I enjoy the work in my current job.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	125	32.1	32.8
	Agree	192	49.4	50.4
	Neither agree nor disagree	37	9.5	9.7
	Disagree	21	5.4	5.5
	Strongly disagree	5	1.3	1.3
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	381	97.9	100
Missing	Missing	8	2.1
Total		389	100

When needed, I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done.
			Frequency			Percent		Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree		255			65.6		65.9
	Agree		124			31.9		32
	Neither agree nor disagree		6			1.5		1.6
	Disagree		1			0.3		0.3
	Not sure		1			0.3		0.3
	Total		387			99.5		100
Missing	Missing		2			0.5
Total			389			100

My job allows me to utilise my skills, knowledge and abilities.
				Frequency	Percent		Valid Percent
Valid		Strongly agree		129	33.2		33.2
		Agree		190	48.8		49
		Neither agree nor disagree		28	7.2		7.2
		Disagree		27	6.9		7
		Strongly disagree		13	3.3		3.4
		Not sure		1	0.3		0.3
		Total		388	99.7		100
Missing		Missing		1	0.3
Total				389	100

My work has become a fundamental part of who I am.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	56	14.4	14.4
	Agree	136	35	35.1
	Neither agree nor disagree	116	29.8	29.9
	Disagree	59	15.2	15.2
	Strongly disagree	21	5.4	5.4
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

Overall, I am satisfied with my job.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	95	24.4	24.5
	Agree	195	50.1	50.3
	Neither agree nor disagree	45	11.6	11.6
	Disagree	36	9.3	9.3
	Strongly disagree	16	4.1	4.1
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

My current job will help my career aspirations.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	63	16.2	16.2
	Agree	142	36.5	36.6
	Neither agree nor disagree	112	28.8	28.9
	Disagree	46	11.8	11.9
	Strongly disagree	22	5.7	5.7
	Not sure	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

My job gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	81	20.8	21
	Agree	189	48.6	49
	Neither agree nor disagree	65	16.7	16.8
	Disagree	36	9.3	9.3
	Strongly disagree	15	3.9	3.9
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

I receive adequate recognition for my work contributions and accomplishments.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	71	18.3	18.3
	Agree	169	43.4	43.7
	Neither agree nor disagree	60	15.4	15.5
	Disagree	60	15.4	15.5
	Strongly disagree	24	6.2	6.2
	Not sure	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

I receive adequate feedback on my performance to enable me to deliver required results.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	69	17.7	17.8
	Agree	201	51.7	51.8
	Neither agree nor disagree	48	12.3	12.4
	Disagree	59	15.2	15.2
	Strongly disagree	10	2.6	2.6
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I am satisfied with the recognition I receive for doing a good job.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	69	17.7	17.8
	Agree	166	42.7	42.9
	Neither agree nor disagree	72	18.5	18.6
	Disagree	64	16.5	16.5
	Strongly disagree	14	3.6	3.6
	Not sure	2	0.5	0.5
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

I am fairly remunerated (e.g. salary, superannuation) for the work that I do.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	95	24.4	24.5
	Agree	174	44.7	45
	Neither agree nor disagree	44	11.3	11.4
	Disagree	49	12.6	12.7
	Strongly disagree	24	6.2	6.2
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

I frequently try to help others who have heavy workloads.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	78	20.1	20.1
	Agree	227	58.4	58.5
	Neither agree nor disagree	65	16.7	16.8
	Disagree	17	4.4	4.4
	Strongly disagree	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I would be more productive if there was less ‘red tape’ (e.g. regulatory or administrative processes).
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	80	20.6	20.6
	Agree	121	31.1	31.2
	Neither agree nor disagree	112	28.8	28.9
	Disagree	68	17.5	17.5
	Strongly disagree	6	1.5	1.5
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I volunteer to do things that are not required in order to help my agency.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	70	18	18
	Agree	234	60.2	60.2
	Neither agree nor disagree	67	17.2	17.2
	Disagree	16	4.1	4.1
	Not sure	2	0.5	0.5
	Total	389	100	100

I make suggestions to improve my work area.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	115	29.6	29.7
	Agree	230	59.1	59.4
	Neither agree nor disagree	34	8.7	8.8
	Disagree	8	2.1	2.1
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

I give up personal time for the sake of my work, even when I may not receive recognition for doing so
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	84	21.6	21.6
	Agree	194	49.9	50
	Neither agree nor disagree	61	15.7	15.7
	Disagree	39	10	10.1
	Strongly disagree	9	2.3	2.3
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I understand my responsibilities in relation to creating and maintaining records.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	124	31.9	31.9
	Agree	236	60.7	60.7
	Neither agree nor disagree	13	3.3	3.3
	Disagree	10	2.6	2.6
	Strongly disagree	3	0.8	0.8
	Not sure	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	389	100	100

The people in my work group feel they are valued for their contribution.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	42	10.8	10.9
	Agree	193	49.6	50
	Neither agree nor disagree	87	22.4	22.5
	Disagree	43	11.1	11.1
	Strongly disagree	14	3.6	3.6
	Not sure	7	1.8	1.8
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

The people in my work group cooperate to get the job done.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	147	37.8	38.1
	Agree	202	51.9	52.3
	Neither agree nor disagree	18	4.6	4.7
	Disagree	17	4.4	4.4
	Strongly disagree	2	0.5	0.5
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

The people in my work group share job knowledge with each other.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	151	38.8	39.2
	Agree	177	45.5	46
	Neither agree nor disagree	32	8.2	8.3
	Disagree	18	4.6	4.7
	Strongly disagree	7	1.8	1.8
	Total	385	99	100
Missing	Missing	4	1
Total		389	100

The people in my work group are honest, open and transparent in their dealings.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	140	36	36.3
	Agree	178	45.8	46.1
	Neither agree nor disagree	38	9.8	9.8
	Disagree	19	4.9	4.9
	Strongly disagree	10	2.6	2.6
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

The people in my work group resolve conflict quickly when it arises.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	77	19.8	19.9
	Agree	166	42.7	43
	Neither agree nor disagree	86	22.1	22.3
	Disagree	32	8.2	8.3
	Strongly disagree	14	3.6	3.6
	Not sure	11	2.8	2.8
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

My supervisor encourages me to build the capabilities and/or skills required for new job roles.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	102	26.2	26.4
	Agree	173	44.5	44.8
	Neither agree nor disagree	55	14.1	14.2
	Disagree	40	10.3	10.4
	Strongly disagree	15	3.9	3.9
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

My supervisor appropriately deals with employees that perform poorly.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	38	9.8	9.8
	Agree	130	33.4	33.7
	Neither agree nor disagree	101	26	26.2
	Disagree	51	13.1	13.2
	Strongly disagree	26	6.7	6.7
	Not sure	40	10.3	10.4
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

My supervisor demonstrates honesty and integrity.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	167	42.9	43.3
	Agree	158	40.6	40.9
	Neither agree nor disagree	33	8.5	8.5
	Disagree	18	4.6	4.7
	Strongly disagree	9	2.3	2.3
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

My supervisor works effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	134	34.4	34.6
	Agree	151	38.8	39
	Neither agree nor disagree	64	16.5	16.5
	Disagree	15	3.9	3.9
	Strongly disagree	7	1.8	1.8
	Not sure	16	4.1	4.1
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

In my agency, the leadership is of a high quality.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	104	26.7	26.7
	Agree	157	40.4	40.4
	Neither agree nor disagree	50	12.9	12.9
	Disagree	51	13.1	13.1
	Strongly disagree	22	5.7	5.7
	Not sure	5	1.3	1.3
	Total	389	100	100

My agency is well managed.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	94	24.2	24.3
	Agree	160	41.1	41.3
	Neither agree nor disagree	68	17.5	17.6
	Disagree	42	10.8	10.9
	Strongly disagree	20	5.1	5.2
	Not sure	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

In my agency, communication between senior leaders and other employees is effective.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	55	14.1	14.2
	Agree	156	40.1	40.3
	Neither agree nor disagree	72	18.5	18.6
	Disagree	71	18.3	18.3
	Strongly disagree	29	7.5	7.5
	Not sure	4	1	1
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

In my agency, senior leaders engage with staff on how to respond to future challenges.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	47	12.1	12.1
	Agree	175	45	45.1
	Neither agree nor disagree	75	19.3	19.3
	Disagree	59	15.2	15.2
	Strongly disagree	25	6.4	6.4
	Not sure	7	1.8	1.8
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

In my agency, the most senior leaders are sufficiently visible (e.g. can be seen in action).
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	130	33.4	33.5
	Agree	166	42.7	42.8
	Neither agree nor disagree	36	9.3	9.3
	Disagree	31	8	8
	Strongly disagree	21	5.4	5.4
	Not sure	4	1	1
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

My agency is a good place to work.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	154	39.6	39.7
	Agree	175	45	45.1
	Neither agree nor disagree	32	8.2	8.2
	Disagree	17	4.4	4.4
	Strongly disagree	8	2.1	2.1
	Not sure	2	0.5	0.5
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

In general, employees in my agency effectively manage conflicts of interest.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	94	24.2	24.2
	Agree	171	44	44.1
	Neither agree nor disagree	67	17.2	17.3
	Disagree	22	5.7	5.7
	Strongly disagree	5	1.3	1.3
	Not sure	29	7.5	7.5
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

In general, employees in my agency appropriately assess risk.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	62	15.9	16
	Agree	193	49.6	49.7
	Neither agree nor disagree	81	20.8	20.9
	Disagree	25	6.4	6.4
	Strongly disagree	6	1.5	1.5
	Not sure	21	5.4	5.4
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

Employees in my agency feel they are valued for their contribution.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	29	7.5	7.5
	Agree	193	49.6	49.9
	Neither agree nor disagree	81	20.8	20.9
	Disagree	55	14.1	14.2
	Strongly disagree	14	3.6	3.6
	Not sure	15	3.9	3.9
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

My agency places a high priority on the learning and development of employees.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	69	17.7	17.7
	Agree	159	40.9	40.9
	Neither agree nor disagree	72	18.5	18.5
	Disagree	59	15.2	15.2
	Strongly disagree	23	5.9	5.9
	Not sure	6	1.5	1.5
	8	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	389	100	100

My agency operates with a high level of integrity.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	155	39.8	40.1
	Agree	173	44.5	44.7
	Neither agree nor disagree	35	9	9
	Disagree	15	3.9	3.9
	Strongly disagree	5	1.3	1.3
	Not sure	4	1	1
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

My agency deals with underperformance effectively.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	13	3.3	3.4
	Agree	118	30.3	30.5
	Neither agree nor disagree	108	27.8	27.9
	Disagree	71	18.3	18.3
	Strongly disagree	33	8.5	8.5
	Not sure	44	11.3	11.4
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

Working at my agency is important to the way that I think of myself as a person.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	46	11.8	11.9
	Agree	142	36.5	36.8
	Neither agree nor disagree	115	29.6	29.8
	Disagree	57	14.7	14.8
	Strongly disagree	24	6.2	6.2
	Not sure	2	0.5	0.5
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

When someone praises the accomplishments of my agency, it feels like a personal compliment to me.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	44	11.3	11.3
	Agree	176	45.2	45.4
	Neither agree nor disagree	104	26.7	26.8
	Disagree	47	12.1	12.1
	Strongly disagree	10	2.6	2.6
	Not sure	7	1.8	1.8
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

When I talk about my agency, I usually say “we” rather than “they”.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	134	34.4	34.4
	Agree	193	49.6	49.6
	Neither agree nor disagree	32	8.2	8.2
	Disagree	21	5.4	5.4
	Strongly disagree	5	1.3	1.3
	Not sure	4	1	1
	Total	389	100	100

My agency routinely applies merit in decisions regarding engagement and promotion.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	70	18	18
	Agree	152	39.1	39.2
	Neither agree nor disagree	67	17.2	17.3
	Disagree	49	12.6	12.6
	Strongly disagree	21	5.4	5.4
	Not sure	29	7.5	7.5
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

My workplace provides realistic performance expectations.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	45	11.6	11.6
	Agree	229	58.9	59
	Neither agree nor disagree	45	11.6	11.6
	Disagree	54	13.9	13.9
	Strongly disagree	12	3.1	3.1
	Not sure	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

My workplace provides opportunities to increase knowledge and/or experience in my job.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	72	18.5	18.6
	Agree	207	53.2	53.4
	Neither agree nor disagree	51	13.1	13.1
	Disagree	38	9.8	9.8
	Strongly disagree	17	4.4	4.4
	Not sure	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

My workplace provides access to effective learning and development.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	78	20.1	20.1
	Agree	190	48.8	49
	Neither agree nor disagree	53	13.6	13.7
	Disagree	44	11.3	11.3
	Strongly disagree	20	5.1	5.2
	Not sure	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

My workplace provides good working relationships with my manager and colleagues.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	100	25.7	25.8
	Agree	214	55	55.2
	Neither agree nor disagree	42	10.8	10.8
	Disagree	22	5.7	5.7
	Strongly disagree	10	2.6	2.6
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

Overall, my agency has sound governance processes for effective decision making.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	83	21.3	21.3
	Agree	183	47	47
	Neither agree nor disagree	75	19.3	19.3
	Disagree	29	7.5	7.5
	Strongly disagree	8	2.1	2.1
	Not sure	11	2.8	2.8
	Total	389	100	100

Change is managed well in my agency.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	41	10.5	10.6
	Agree	160	41.1	41.2
	Neither agree nor disagree	91	23.4	23.5
	Disagree	55	14.1	14.2
	Strongly disagree	29	7.5	7.5
	Not sure	12	3.1	3.1
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

My workplace is good for my health and wellbeing.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	45	11.6	11.6
	Agree	165	42.4	42.4
	Neither agree nor disagree	114	29.3	29.3
	Disagree	39	10	10
	Strongly disagree	19	4.9	4.9
	Not sure	7	1.8	1.8
	Total	389	100	100

Overall, I am satisfied with my agency.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	94	24.2	24.2
	Agree	202	51.9	52.1
	Neither agree nor disagree	45	11.6	11.6
	Disagree	29	7.5	7.5
	Strongly disagree	17	4.4	4.4
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I am proud to work in my current agency.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	124	31.9	32
	Agree	172	44.2	44.3
	Neither agree nor disagree	66	17	17
	Disagree	13	3.3	3.4
	Strongly disagree	10	2.6	2.6
	Not sure	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I would recommend my current agency as a good place to work.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	109	28	28.1
	Agree	169	43.4	43.6
	Neither agree nor disagree	63	16.2	16.2
	Disagree	28	7.2	7.2
	Strongly disagree	17	4.4	4.4
	Not sure	2	0.5	0.5
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I am satisfied with the opportunities for career progression in my current agency.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	27	6.9	7
	Agree	92	23.7	23.8
	Neither agree nor disagree	84	21.6	21.7
	Disagree	115	29.6	29.7
	Strongly disagree	62	15.9	16
	Not sure	7	1.8	1.8
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

I feel a strong personal attachment to my agency.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	56	14.4	14.4
	Agree	142	36.5	36.5
	Neither agree nor disagree	120	30.8	30.8
	Disagree	53	13.6	13.6
	Strongly disagree	17	4.4	4.4
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	389	100	100

My agency inspires me to do the best in my job.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	65	16.7	16.8
	Agree	178	45.8	45.9
	Neither agree nor disagree	81	20.8	20.9
	Disagree	49	12.6	12.6
	Strongly disagree	13	3.3	3.4
	Not sure	2	0.5	0.5
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

My agency motivates me to help it achieve its objectives.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	59	15.2	15.2
	Agree	195	50.1	50.4
	Neither agree nor disagree	75	19.3	19.4
	Disagree	48	12.3	12.4
	Strongly disagree	10	2.6	2.6
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

I am proud to work in the APS.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	65	16.7	16.8
	Agree	189	48.6	48.7
	Neither agree nor disagree	107	27.5	27.6
	Disagree	19	4.9	4.9
	Strongly disagree	4	1	1
	Not sure	4	1	1
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I would recommend the APS as a good place to work.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	77	19.8	19.8
	Agree	209	53.7	53.9
	Neither agree nor disagree	82	21.1	21.1
	Disagree	15	3.9	3.9
	Strongly disagree	2	0.5	0.5
	Not sure	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I am satisfied with the opportunities for career progression in the APS.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	45	11.6	11.6
	Agree	175	45	45.1
	Neither agree nor disagree	95	24.4	24.5
	Disagree	53	13.6	13.7
	Strongly disagree	8	2.1	2.1
	Not sure	12	3.1	3.1
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

If asked to choose, which would you say you primarily consider yourself to be?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	APS employee	126	32.4	32.5
	Agency employee	262	67.4	67.5
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

Regular feedback/recognition for effort:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	62	15.9	16
	Satisfied	182	46.8	46.9
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	74	19	19.1
	Dissatisfied	54	13.9	13.9
	Strongly dissatisfied	14	3.6	3.6
	Not sure	2	0.5	0.5
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

Chance to be innovative:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	63	16.2	16.2
	Satisfied	165	42.4	42.5
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	89	22.9	22.9
	Dissatisfied	50	12.9	12.9
	Strongly dissatisfied	18	4.6	4.6
	Not sure	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

Opportunities to utilise my skills:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	93	23.9	23.9
	Satisfied	186	47.8	47.8
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	47	12.1	12.1
	Dissatisfied	45	11.6	11.6
	Strongly dissatisfied	17	4.4	4.4
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	389	100	100

Opportunities to develop my skills:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	71	18.3	18.5
	Satisfied	178	45.8	46.5
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	63	16.2	16.4
	Dissatisfied	51	13.1	13.3
	Strongly dissatisfied	20	5.1	5.2
	Total	383	98.5	100
Missing	Missing	6	1.5
Total		389	100

Good working relationships:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	136	35	35.1
	Satisfied	182	46.8	46.9
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	44	11.3	11.3
	Dissatisfied	18	4.6	4.6
	Strongly dissatisfied	7	1.8	1.8
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

Remuneration package (e.g. salary, superannuation):
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	93	23.9	24
	Satisfied	175	45	45.1
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	53	13.6	13.7
	Dissatisfied	47	12.1	12.1
	Strongly dissatisfied	20	5.1	5.2
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

Interesting work provided:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	103	26.5	26.6
	Satisfied	185	47.6	47.8
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	65	16.7	16.8
	Dissatisfied	27	6.9	7
	Strongly dissatisfied	6	1.5	1.6
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

Flexible working arrangements:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	178	45.8	46
	Satisfied	149	38.3	38.5
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	31	8	8
	Dissatisfied	19	4.9	4.9
	Strongly dissatisfied	7	1.8	1.8
	Not sure	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

Good manager:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	153	39.3	39.4
	Satisfied	149	38.3	38.4
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	38	9.8	9.8
	Dissatisfied	25	6.4	6.4
	Strongly dissatisfied	23	5.9	5.9
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

Other:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	9	2.3	22.5
	Satisfied	4	1	10
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	7	1.8	17.5
	Dissatisfied	4	1	10
	Strongly dissatisfied	10	2.6	25
	Not sure	6	1.5	15
	Total	40	10.3	100
Missing	Missing	349	89.7
Total		389	100

On what basis are you employed?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Full time	339	87.1	87.1
	Part time or casual	50	12.9	12.9
	Total	389	100	100

How many hours are you usually expected to work in a fortnight in your current job?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	75 hours or less	108	27.8	32
	75 to <80	146	37.5	43.3
	80 to <90	58	14.9	17.2
	90 to <100	12	3.1	3.6
	100 or more	12	3.1	3.6
	NA	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	337	86.6	100
Missing	Missing	52	13.4
Total		389	100

In the last fortnight,[1] how many hours did you work in your current job?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	75 hours or less	92	23.7	27.1
	75 to <80	114	29.3	33.6
	80 to <90	74	19	21.8
	90 to <100	33	8.5	9.7
	120 or more	18	4.7	5.3
	NA	8	2.1	2.4
	Total	339	87.1	100
Missing	Missing	50	12.9
Total		389	100

Considering your work and life priorities, how satisfied are you with the work-life balance in your current job?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	120	30.8	31
	Satisfied	185	47.6	47.8
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	41	10.5	10.6
	Dissatisfied	35	9	9
	Very dissatisfied	6	1.5	1.6
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

In the last fortnight, how many days did you take of the following types of unplanned leave? :Sick
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	No days	268	68.9	75.3
	1 day or less	61	15.7	17.1
	2-3 days	15	3.8	4.3
	4 or more	12	3.3	3.4
Missing	Missing	33	8.5
Total		389	100

In the last fortnight, how many days did you take of the following types of unplanned leave? :Sick
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	No days	301	77.4	89.1
	1 day or less	25	6.4	7.4
	2 days or more	12	3.1	3.6
Missing	Missing	33	8.5
Total		389	100

In the last fortnight, how many days did you take of the following types of unplanned leave? :Compensation
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	No days	319	82	99.4
	2 days	1	0.3	0.3
	3 days	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	321	82.5	100
Missing	Missing	68	17.5
Total		389	100

In the last fortnight, how many days did you take of the following types of unplanned leave? :Miscellaneous/Other
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	1	15	3.9	4.6
	2	2	0.5	0.6
	3	1	0.3	0.3
	4	1	0.3	0.3
	15	309	79.4	94.2
	Total	328	84.3	100
Missing	Missing	61	15.7
Total		389	100

In the last fortnight, how many days did you take of the following types of unplanned leave? :Unauthorised
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	No days	319	82	99.7
	1 day	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	320	82.3	100
Missing	Missing	69	17.7
Total		389	100

Does your agency offer health and wellbeing programs to employees on the following issues::General Health/Lifestyle
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes	232	59.6	60.3
	No	88	22.6	22.9
	Not Sure	65	16.7	16.9
	Total	385	99	100
Missing	Missing	4	1
Total		389	100

Does your agency offer health and wellbeing programs to employees on the following issues::Ergonomics
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes	371	95.4	95.6
	No	6	1.5	1.5
	Not Sure	11	2.8	2.8
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

Does your agency offer health and wellbeing programs to employees on the following issues::Smoking
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes	39	10	10.1
	No	167	42.9	43.3
	Not Sure	180	46.3	46.6
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

Does your agency offer health and wellbeing programs to employees on the following issues::Alcohol use
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes	20	5.1	5.2
	No	188	48.3	48.7
	Not Sure	178	45.8	46.1
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

Does your agency offer health and wellbeing programs to employees on the following issues::Diet
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes	33	8.5	8.5
	No	197	50.6	51
	Not Sure	156	40.1	40.4
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

Does your agency offer health and wellbeing programs to employees on the following issues::Exercise
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes	100	25.7	25.8
	No	175	45	45.1
	Not Sure	113	29	29.1
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

Does your agency offer health and wellbeing programs to employees on the following issues::Mental Health
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes	150	38.6	39
	No	117	30.1	30.4
	Not Sure	118	30.3	30.6
	Total	385	99	100
Missing	Missing	4	1
Total		389	100

Does your agency offer health and wellbeing programs to employees on the following issues::other (text)
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes	23	5.9	46.9
	No	7	1.8	14.3
	Not Sure	19	4.9	38.8
	Total	49	12.6	100
Missing	Missing	340	87.4
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how frequently have you accessed any available health and wellbeing programs::General Health/Lifestyle
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	100	25.7	26.7
	Always	19	4.9	5.1
	Often	13	3.3	3.5
	Sometimes	41	10.5	11
	Rarely	31	8	8.3
	Never	170	43.7	45.5
	Total	374	96.1	100
Missing	Missing	15	3.9
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how frequently have you accessed any available health and wellbeing programs::Ergonomics
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	33	8.5	8.7
	Always	18	4.6	4.7
	Often	12	3.1	3.1
	Sometimes	98	25.2	25.7
	Rarely	95	24.4	24.9
	Never	125	32.1	32.8
	Total	381	97.9	100
Missing	Missing	8	2.1
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how frequently have you accessed any available health and wellbeing programs::Smoking
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	219	56.3	58.4
	Always	1	0.3	0.3
	Never	155	39.8	41.3
	Total	375	96.4	100
Missing	Missing	14	3.6
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how frequently have you accessed any available health and wellbeing programs::Alcohol use
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	217	55.8	57.6
	Have accessed program	6	1.6	1.7
	Never	154	39.6	40.8
	Total	377	96.9	100
Missing	Missing	12	3.1
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how frequently have you accessed any available health and wellbeing programs::Diet
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	199	51.2	52.9
	Have accessed program	17	4.4	4.5
	Never	160	41.1	42.6
	Total	376	96.7	100
Missing	Missing	13	3.3
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how frequently have you accessed any available health and wellbeing programs::Exercise
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	160	41.1	42.2
	Always	13	3.3	3.4
	Often	6	1.5	1.6
	Sometimes	31	8	8.2
	Rarely	18	4.6	4.7
	Never	151	38.8	39.8
	Total	379	97.4	100
Missing	Missing	10	2.6
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how frequently have you accessed any available health and wellbeing programs::Diet
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	143	36.8	37.7
	Have accessed program	9	2.3	2.4
	Never	199	51.2	52.5
	Total	379	97.4	100
Missing	Missing	10	2.6
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how frequently have you accessed any available health and wellbeing programs::other (text)
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	36	9.3	54.5
	Always	5	1.3	7.6
	Often	2	0.5	3
	Sometimes	2	0.5	3
	Rarely	2	0.5	3
	Never	19	4.9	28.8
	Total	66	17	100
Missing	Missing	323	83
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how effective have you found the health and wellbeing programs you have accessed::General Health/Lifestyle
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	256	65.8	71.9
	Highly effective	31	8	8.7
	Somewhat effective	64	16.5	18
	Not effective	5	1.3	1.4
	Total	356	91.5	100
Missing	Missing	33	8.5
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how effective have you found the health and wellbeing programs you have accessed::Ergonomics
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	153	39.3	41.4
	Highly effective	83	21.3	22.4
	Somewhat effective	114	29.3	30.8
	Not effective	20	5.1	5.4
	Total	370	95.1	100
Missing	Missing	19	4.9
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how effective have you found the health and wellbeing programs you have accessed::Smoking
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	350	90	98.6
	Somewhat effective	1	0.3	0.3
	Not effective	4	1	1.1
	Total	355	91.3	100
Missing	Missing	34	8.7
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how effective have you found the health and wellbeing programs you have accessed::Alcohol use
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	352	90.5	98.9
	Highly effective	1	0.3	0.3
	Somewhat effective	1	0.3	0.3
	Not effective	2	0.5	0.6
	Total	356	91.5	100
Missing	Missing	33	8.5
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how effective have you found the health and wellbeing programs you have accessed::Diet
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	339	87.1	95.5
	Highly effective	2	0.5	0.6
	Somewhat effective	11	2.8	3.1
	Not effective	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	355	91.3	100
Missing	Missing	34	8.7
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how effective have you found the health and wellbeing programs you have accessed::Exercise
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	302	77.6	84.1
	Highly effective	20	5.1	5.6
	Somewhat effective	34	8.7	9.5
	Not effective	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	359	92.3	100
Missing	Missing	30	7.7
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how effective have you found the health and wellbeing programs you have accessed::Mental Health
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	322	82.8	91
	Highly effective	5	1.3	1.4
	Somewhat effective	21	5.4	5.9
	Not effective	6	1.5	1.7
	Total	354	91	100
Missing	Missing	35	9
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, how effective have you found the health and wellbeing programs you have accessed::other (text)
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	NA	93	23.9	90.3
	Highly effective	4	1	3.9
	Somewhat effective	5	1.3	4.9
	Not effective	1	0.3	1
	Total	103	26.5	100
Missing	Missing	286	73.5
Total		389	100

I am pressured to work long hours.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	11	2.8	2.8
	Often	28	7.2	7.2
	Sometimes	113	29	29.2
	Rarely	134	34.4	34.6
	Never	101	26	26.1
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

I have to work very fast.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	34	8.7	8.8
	Often	100	25.7	25.9
	Sometimes	191	49.1	49.5
	Rarely	49	12.6	12.7
	Never	12	3.1	3.1
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

I have to work very intensively.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	33	8.5	8.6
	Often	136	35	35.3
	Sometimes	173	44.5	44.9
	Rarely	37	9.5	9.6
	Never	6	1.5	1.6
	Total	385	99	100
Missing	Missing	4	1
Total		389	100

I have unrealistic time pressures.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	17	4.4	4.4
	Often	46	11.8	11.9
	Sometimes	118	30.3	30.5
	Rarely	157	40.4	40.6
	Never	49	12.6	12.7
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

I can decide when to take a break.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	199	51.2	51.4
	Often	127	32.6	32.8
	Sometimes	50	12.9	12.9
	Rarely	10	2.6	2.6
	Never	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

I have a say in my own work speed.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	92	23.7	23.8
	Often	163	41.9	42.1
	Sometimes	100	25.7	25.8
	Rarely	28	7.2	7.2
	Never	4	1	1
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

I have a choice in deciding what I do at work.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	32	8.2	8.3
	Often	119	30.6	30.9
	Sometimes	159	40.9	41.3
	Rarely	56	14.4	14.5
	Never	19	4.9	4.9
	Total	385	99	100
Missing	Missing	4	1
Total		389	100

I have a choice in deciding how I do my work.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	80	20.6	20.7
	Often	187	48.1	48.3
	Sometimes	82	21.1	21.2
	Rarely	34	8.7	8.8
	Never	4	1	1
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

I can rely on my supervisor to help me out with a work problem.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	189	48.6	48.8
	Often	105	27	27.1
	Sometimes	58	14.9	15
	Rarely	24	6.2	6.2
	Never	11	2.8	2.8
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

I can talk to my supervisor about something that has upset or annoyed me about work.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	173	44.5	45.5
	Often	82	21.1	21.6
	Sometimes	70	18	18.4
	Rarely	38	9.8	10
	Never	17	4.4	4.5
	Total	380	97.7	100
Missing	Missing	9	2.3
Total		389	100

I am supported through emotionally demanding work.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	84	21.6	22
	Often	109	28	28.5
	Sometimes	101	26	26.4
	Rarely	61	15.7	16
	Never	27	6.9	7.1
	Total	382	98.2	100
Missing	Missing	7	1.8
Total		389	100

My supervisor encourages me.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	129	33.2	33.4
	Often	118	30.3	30.6
	Sometimes	84	21.6	21.8
	Rarely	42	10.8	10.9
	Never	13	3.3	3.4
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

If work gets difficult, my colleagues will help me.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	128	32.9	33
	Often	123	31.6	31.7
	Sometimes	102	26.2	26.3
	Rarely	31	8	8
	Never	4	1	1
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I get help and support I need from colleagues.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	124	31.9	32
	Often	128	32.9	33.1
	Sometimes	100	25.7	25.8
	Rarely	33	8.5	8.5
	Never	2	0.5	0.5
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

I get the respect I deserve from my colleagues.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	155	39.8	40.1
	Often	144	37	37.2
	Sometimes	68	17.5	17.6
	Rarely	16	4.1	4.1
	Never	4	1	1
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

My colleagues are willing to listen to my work-related problems.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	132	33.9	34.2
	Often	140	36	36.3
	Sometimes	96	24.7	24.9
	Rarely	16	4.1	4.1
	Never	2	0.5	0.5
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

There is friction or anger between colleagues.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	10	2.6	2.6
	Often	27	6.9	7
	Sometimes	127	32.6	32.7
	Rarely	188	48.3	48.5
	Never	36	9.3	9.3
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I am subject to unkind words or behaviour.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	2	0.5	0.5
	Often	15	3.9	3.9
	Sometimes	32	8.2	8.2
	Rarely	130	33.4	33.5
	Never	209	53.7	53.9
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I am subject to bullying at work.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	3	0.8	0.8
	Often	5	1.3	1.3
	Sometimes	36	9.3	9.3
	Rarely	65	16.7	16.8
	Never	279	71.7	71.9
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

Relationships at work are strained.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	9	2.3	2.3
	Often	24	6.2	6.2
	Sometimes	103	26.5	26.5
	Rarely	188	48.3	48.5
	Never	64	16.5	16.5
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I am clear what is expected of me at work.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	147	37.8	38
	Often	137	35.2	35.4
	Sometimes	57	14.7	14.7
	Rarely	28	7.2	7.2
	Never	17	4.4	4.4
	6	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

I know how to go about getting my job done.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	213	54.8	55.2
	Often	159	40.9	41.2
	Sometimes	14	3.6	3.6
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

I am clear what my duties and responsibilities are.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	207	53.2	53.5
	Often	145	37.3	37.5
	Sometimes	29	7.5	7.5
	Rarely	5	1.3	1.3
	Never	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

Staff are consulted about change at work.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	68	17.5	17.6
	Often	164	42.2	42.4
	Sometimes	103	26.5	26.6
	Rarely	44	11.3	11.4
	Never	8	2.1	2.1
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

I have sufficient opportunities to question managers about change.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	98	25.2	25.3
	Often	113	29	29.2
	Sometimes	110	28.3	28.4
	Rarely	57	14.7	14.7
	Never	9	2.3	2.3
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

When changes are made, I am clear how they will work out in practice.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	52	13.4	13.5
	Often	143	36.8	37
	Sometimes	132	33.9	34.2
	Rarely	47	12.1	12.2
	Never	12	3.1	3.1
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, have you applied for a job in the APS?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes in my agency	117	30.15	30.15
	Yes in another agency	82	21.13	21.13
	No	210	54.12	54.12
	Not sure	1	0.26	0.26
Missing	Missing
Total		388

Based on your most recent experience in applying for a job in the APS, what was the outcome of the process?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	I was offered the job	104	26.7	54.7
	I was not offered the job	49	12.6	25.8
	I withdrew my application	2	0.5	1.1
	Availability of the job was withdrawn	4	1	2.1
	The process is not yet complete	22	5.7	11.6
	Other	9	2.3	4.7
	Total	190	48.8	100
Missing	Missing	199	51.2
Total		389	100

Based on your most recent experience in applying for a job in the APS, approximately how long did it take from when you submitted your application to you being offered the job, or to being advised that you were not a successful applicant?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	I was not advised	8	2.1	4.4
	1 month or less	34	8.7	18.8
	1month to <2months	68	17.5	37.6
	2 months to <3months	33	8.5	18.2
	3 months to <4months	21	5.4	11.6
	4 months to <9months	15	3.9	8.3
	9 months to <18months	2	0.5	1.1
	Total	181	46.5	100
Missing	Missing	208	53.5
Total		389	100

I found the process overly demanding.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	22	5.7	12.4
	Agree	42	10.8	23.6
	Neither agree nor disagree	35	9	19.7
	Disagree	71	18.3	39.9
	Strongly disagree	6	1.5	3.4
	Not sure	2	0.5	1.1
	Total	178	45.8	100
Missing	Missing	211	54.2
Total		389	100

I found the process difficult to understand.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	5	1.3	2.8
	Agree	15	3.9	8.4
	Neither agree nor disagree	29	7.5	16.3
	Disagree	105	27	59
	Strongly disagree	21	5.4	11.8
	Not sure	3	0.8	1.7
	Total	178	45.8	100
Missing	Missing	211	54.2
Total		389	100

I thought the process took far too long to complete.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	34	8.7	19.1
	Agree	50	12.9	28.1
	Neither agree nor disagree	35	9	19.7
	Disagree	48	12.3	27
	Strongly disagree	9	2.3	5.1
	Not sure	2	0.5	1.1
	Total	178	45.8	100
Missing	Missing	211	54.2
Total		389	100

I believe that the process was transparent.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	8	2.1	4.5
	Agree	93	23.9	52.2
	Neither agree nor disagree	38	9.8	21.3
	Disagree	21	5.4	11.8
	Strongly disagree	14	3.6	7.9
	Not sure	4	1	2.2
	Total	178	45.8	100
Missing	Missing	211	54.2
Total		389	100

I believe that the process was conducted efficiently (e.g. streamlined processes).
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	11	2.8	6.2
	Agree	67	17.2	37.6
	Neither agree nor disagree	52	13.4	29.2
	Disagree	33	8.5	18.5
	Strongly disagree	11	2.8	6.2
	Not sure	4	1	2.2
	Total	178	45.8	100
Missing	Missing	211	54.2
Total		389	100

I believe that the process was fair.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	15	3.9	8.5
	Agree	88	22.6	50
	Neither agree nor disagree	47	12.1	26.7
	Disagree	14	3.6	8
	Strongly disagree	6	1.5	3.4
	Not sure	6	1.5	3.4
	Total	176	45.2	100
Missing	Missing	213	54.8
Total		389	100

I was provided adequate opportunity to seek feedback on my application, interview and/or other selection method used.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	15	3.9	8.4
	Agree	69	17.7	38.8
	Neither agree nor disagree	50	12.9	28.1
	Disagree	19	4.9	10.7
	Strongly disagree	11	2.8	6.2
	Not sure	14	3.6	7.9
	Total	178	45.8	100
Missing	Missing	211	54.2
Total		389	100

I was left with a positive impression of the agency following the selection process.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	16	4.1	9.1
	Agree	81	20.8	46
	Neither agree nor disagree	39	10	22.2
	Disagree	26	6.7	14.8
	Strongly disagree	10	2.6	5.7
	Not sure	4	1	2.3
	Total	176	45.2	100
Missing	Missing	213	54.8
Total		389	100

Do you intend to leave your agency in the next two years?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes, to retire	18	4.64	4.64
	Yes, to pursue a job in another APS agency	105	27.06	27.06
	Yes, to pursue a job outside the APS	64	16.49	16.49
	Yes, to study	14	3.61	3.61
	Yes, other	22	5.67	5.67
	No	100	25.77	25.77
	Not sure	113	29.12	29.12
Missing
Total		388

My desire to relocate:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	27	6.9	15.7
	Somewhat important	26	6.7	15.1
	Not important	70	18	40.7
	Not sure	10	2.6	5.8
	NA	39	10	22.7
	Total	172	44.2	100
Missing	Missing	217	55.8
Total		389	100

My desire to gain further experience:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	101	26	58.4
	Somewhat important	45	11.6	26
	Not important	14	3.6	8.1
	NA	13	3.3	7.5
	Total	173	44.5	100
Missing	Missing	216	55.5
Total		389	100

My desire to try a different type of work or seeking a career change:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	42	10.8	24.3
	Somewhat important	73	18.8	42.2
	Not important	35	9	20.2
	Not sure	4	1	2.3
	NA	19	4.9	11
	Total	173	44.5	100
Missing	Missing	216	55.5
Total		389	100

My interests do not match the responsibilities of my current job:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	37	9.5	21.4
	Somewhat important	48	12.3	27.7
	Not important	49	12.6	28.3
	Not sure	3	0.8	1.7
	NA	36	9.3	20.8
	Total	173	44.5	100
Missing	Missing	216	55.5
Total		389	100

The lack of opportunity to work on innovative or ‘leading edge’ projects in my current job:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	49	12.6	28.2
	Somewhat important	51	13.1	29.3
	Not important	41	10.5	23.6
	Not sure	4	1	2.3
	NA	29	7.5	16.7
	Total	174	44.7	100
Missing	Missing	215	55.3
Total		389	100

The lack of future career opportunities in my current agency:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	112	28.8	64.4
	Somewhat important	41	10.5	23.6
	Not important	10	2.6	5.7
	Not sure	2	0.5	1.1
	NA	9	2.3	5.2
	Total	174	44.7	100
Missing	Missing	215	55.3
Total		389	100

The lack of recognition in my current agency for doing a good job:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	39	10	22.7
	Somewhat important	51	13.1	29.7
	Not important	53	13.6	30.8
	Not sure	4	1	2.3
	NA	25	6.4	14.5
	Total	172	44.2	100
Missing	Missing	217	55.8
Total		389	100

Promotions in my current agency are generally not based on fair and transparent recruitment processes:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	29	7.5	17.1
	Somewhat important	28	7.2	16.5
	Not important	43	11.1	25.3
	Not sure	14	3.6	8.2
	NA	56	14.4	32.9
	Total	170	43.7	100
Missing	Missing	219	56.3
Total		389	100

Senior leadership in my current agency is of a poor quality:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	38	9.8	22.1
	Somewhat important	43	11.1	25
	Not important	38	9.8	22.1
	Not sure	6	1.5	3.5
	NA	47	12.1	27.3
	Total	172	44.2	100
Missing	Missing	217	55.8
Total		389	100

My current remuneration package:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	39	10	22.7
	Somewhat important	68	17.5	39.5
	Not important	48	12.3	27.9
	NA	17	4.4	9.9
	Total	172	44.2	100
Missing	Missing	217	55.8
Total		389	100

Other [Please specify] Q190 ……………..:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	14	3.6	87.5
	NA	2	0.5	12.5
	Total	16	4.1	100
Missing	Missing	373	95.9
Total		389	100

If you are intending to leave the APS, would you consider returning to work in the APS in the future?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes	87	22.4	46.3
	No	7	1.8	3.7
	Not sure	30	7.7	16
	NA	64	16.5	34
	Total	188	48.3	100
Missing	Missing	201	51.7
Total		389	100

Have you been at your current substantive classification level for at least five years?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes	128	32.9	33.1
	No	254	65.3	65.6
	Not sure	5	1.3	1.3
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

Responsibility for managing staff?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Increased greatly	23	5.9	15.3
	Increased slightly	32	8.2	21.3
	Neither increase nor decreased	68	17.5	45.3
	Decreased slightly	11	2.8	7.3
	Decreased greatly	12	3.1	8
	Not sure	4	1	2.7
	Total	150	38.6	100
Missing	Missing	239	61.4
Total		389	100

Level of financial delegation?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Increased greatly	12	3.1	8
	Increased slightly	22	5.7	14.7
	Neither increase nor decreased	92	23.7	61.3
	Decreased slightly	6	1.5	4
	Decreased greatly	12	3.1	8
	Not sure	6	1.5	4
	Total	150	38.6	100
Missing	Missing	239	61.4
Total		389	100

Size of budget?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Increased greatly	17	4.4	11.4
	Increased slightly	21	5.4	14.1
	Neither increase nor decreased	78	20.1	52.3
	Decreased slightly	7	1.8	4.7
	Decreased greatly	17	4.4	11.4
	Not sure	9	2.3	6
	Total	149	38.3	100
Missing	Missing	240	61.7
Total		389	100

Responsibility for managing sensitive stakeholder relationships?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Increased greatly	30	7.7	20
	Increased slightly	31	8	20.7
	Neither increase nor decreased	66	17	44
	Decreased slightly	9	2.3	6
	Decreased greatly	8	2.1	5.3
	Not sure	6	1.5	4
	Total	150	38.6	100
Missing	Missing	239	61.4
Total		389	100

Requirement to deal with a complex working environment?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Increased greatly	53	13.6	31.7
	Increased slightly	50	12.9	29.9
	Neither increase nor decreased	52	13.4	31.1
	Decreased slightly	4	1	2.4
	Decreased greatly	4	1	2.4
	Not sure	4	1	2.4
	Total	167	42.9	100
Missing	Missing	222	57.1
Total		389	100

Level of autonomy or independence?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Increased greatly	28	7.2	17.3
	Increased slightly	46	11.8	28.4
	Neither increase nor decreased	47	12.1	29
	Decreased slightly	23	5.9	14.2
	Decreased greatly	15	3.9	9.3
	Not sure	3	0.8	1.9
	Total	162	41.6	100
Missing	Missing	227	58.4
Total		389	100

Job requirements in terms of skills, knowledge or qualifications?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Increased greatly	36	9.3	22.1
	Increased slightly	49	12.6	30.1
	Neither increase nor decreased	70	18	42.9
	Decreased slightly	4	1	2.5
	Decreased greatly	1	0.3	0.6
	Not sure	3	0.8	1.8
	Total	163	41.9	100
Missing	Missing	226	58.1
Total		389	100

Workload (e.g. the number or size of tasks to be completed within a given timeframe)?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Increased greatly	49	12.6	30.2
	Increased slightly	59	15.2	36.4
	Neither increase nor decreased	35	9	21.6
	Decreased slightly	13	3.3	8
	Decreased greatly	3	0.8	1.9
	Not sure	3	0.8	1.9
	Total	162	41.6	100
Missing	Missing	227	58.4
Total		389	100

Do you have a documented performance plan for your current job?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes	318	81.7	83.5
	No	63	16.2	16.5
	Total	381	97.9	100
Missing	Missing	8	2.1
Total		389	100

Have you received formal individual performance feedback in your current agency in the last 12 months?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes	336	86.4	86.4
	No	53	13.6	13.6
	Total	389	100	100

From what sources did you receive formal individual performance feedback in the last 12 months?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Your supervisor	321	82.73	82.73
	Someone more senior (other than your supervisor)	54	13.92	13.92
	Co-worker	28	7.22	7.22
	Someone more junior than you	22	5.67	5.67
	Client	15	3.87	3.87
	Consultant/service provider	5	1.29	1.29
	Representative of another APS agency	1	0.26	0.26
	Minister or ministerial adviser	1	0.26	0.26
	Other	2	0.52	0.52
Missing
Total		388

The way in which the performance feedback session was conducted provided me with the assistance/ guidance I needed.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	56	14.4	17.2
	Agree	174	44.7	53.4
	Neither agree nor disagree	47	12.1	14.4
	Disagree	29	7.5	8.9
	Strongly disagree	17	4.4	5.2
	Not sure	3	0.8	0.9
	Total	326	83.8	100
Missing	Missing	63	16.2
Total		389	100

My most recent performance review will help me improve my performance.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	37	9.5	11.1
	Agree	134	34.4	40.4
	Neither agree nor disagree	84	21.6	25.3
	Disagree	56	14.4	16.9
	Strongly disagree	17	4.4	5.1
	Not sure	4	1	1.2
	Total	332	85.3	100
Missing	Missing	57	14.7
Total		389	100

My learning and development needs were adequately considered as part of the performance feedback discussion.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	57	14.7	17.2
	Agree	156	40.1	47.1
	Neither agree nor disagree	55	14.1	16.6
	Disagree	36	9.3	10.9
	Strongly disagree	19	4.9	5.7
	Not sure	8	2.1	2.4
	Total	331	85.1	100
Missing	Missing	58	14.9
Total		389	100

My performance feedback discussion included how my performance aligns with the APS Values and Code of Conduct.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	34	8.7	10.5
	Agree	124	31.9	38.2
	Neither agree nor disagree	78	20.1	24
	Disagree	64	16.5	19.7
	Strongly disagree	19	4.9	5.8
	Not sure	6	1.5	1.8
	Total	325	83.5	100
Missing	Missing	64	16.5
Total		389	100

My performance feedback discussion included how my performance aligns with business outcomes.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	53	13.6	16.4
	Agree	146	37.5	45.1
	Neither agree nor disagree	56	14.4	17.3
	Disagree	51	13.1	15.7
	Strongly disagree	14	3.6	4.3
	Not sure	4	1	1.2
	Total	324	83.3	100
Missing	Missing	65	16.7
Total		389	100

I complete my assigned duties.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	319	82	82.2
	Often	64	16.5	16.5
	Sometimes	2	0.5	0.5
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	NA	2	0.5	0.5
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I fulfil the responsibilities set out in my performance plan.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	269	69.2	70.6
	Often	71	18.3	18.6
	Sometimes	4	1	1
	Not sure	5	1.3	1.3
	NA	32	8.2	8.4
	Total	381	97.9	100
Missing	Missing	8	2.1
Total		389	100

I perform the tasks that are expected of me.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	333	85.6	85.8
	Often	45	11.6	11.6
	Sometimes	3	0.8	0.8
	Rarely	1	0.3	0.3
	Not sure	5	1.3	1.3
	NA	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

I meet the formal performance requirements of my job.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Always	332	85.3	85.6
	Often	42	10.8	10.8
	Sometimes	2	0.5	0.5
	Not sure	7	1.8	1.8
	NA	5	1.3	1.3
	Total	388	99.7	100
Missing	Missing	1	0.3
Total		389	100

In the last fortnight, please rate your overall job performance (for the days that you worked) on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means the worst performance anyone could have at your job and 10 means the performance of a top worker:
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	4	4	1	1.1
	5	2	0.5	0.5
	6	8	2.1	2.1
	7	58	14.9	15.3
	8	168	43.2	44.2
	9	87	22.4	22.9
	10	43	11.1	11.3
	11	10	2.6	2.6
	Total	380	97.7	100
Missing	Missing	9	2.3
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months have your learning and development needs been identified and agreed to with your manager?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes, fully identified	146	37.5	37.8
	Yes, to some extent	164	42.2	42.5
	No	68	17.5	17.6
	Not sure	8	2.1	2.1
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

Based on your experience in the workplace, please rate your level of satisfaction with:...your own access to learning and development opportunities in your agency?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	81	20.8	21.5
	Satisfied	161	41.4	42.7
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	73	18.8	19.4
	Dissatisfied	44	11.3	11.7
	Very dissatisfied	13	3.3	3.4
	NA	5	1.3	1.3
	Total	377	96.9	100
Missing	Missing	12	3.1
Total		389	100

Based on your experience in the workplace, please rate your level of satisfaction with:...the quality of formal training and education courses (off-the-job) in your agency?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	62	15.9	16.5
	Satisfied	162	41.6	43.1
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	77	19.8	20.5
	Dissatisfied	28	7.2	7.4
	Very dissatisfied	12	3.1	3.2
	NA	35	9	9.3
	Total	376	96.7	100
Missing	Missing	13	3.3
Total		389	100

Based on your experience in the workplace, please rate your level of satisfaction with:...the quality of informal, on-the-job training in your agency?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	60	15.4	16
	Satisfied	160	41.1	42.6
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	85	21.9	22.6
	Dissatisfied	38	9.8	10.1
	Very dissatisfied	7	1.8	1.9
	NA	26	6.7	6.9
	Total	376	96.7	100
Missing	Missing	13	3.3
Total		389	100

Based on your experience in the workplace, please rate your level of satisfaction with:...the quality of coaching or mentoring in your agency?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	57	14.7	15.2
	Satisfied	126	32.4	33.5
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	77	19.8	20.5
	Dissatisfied	48	12.3	12.8
	Very dissatisfied	24	6.2	6.4
	NA	44	11.3	11.7
	Total	376	96.7	100
Missing	Missing	13	3.3
Total		389	100

Based on your experience in the workplace, please rate your level of satisfaction with:..the quality of elearning
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very satisfied	10	2.6	2.7
	Satisfied	46	11.8	12.3
	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	85	21.9	22.7
	Dissatisfied	28	7.2	7.5
	Very dissatisfied	17	4.4	4.5
	NA	189	48.6	50.4
	Total	375	96.4	100
Missing	Missing	14	3.6
Total		389	100

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the learning and development you have received in the last 12 months (in your current agency only) in helping you improve your performance?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very high	25	6.4	6.6
	High	111	28.5	29.2
	Moderate	137	35.2	36.1
	Low	43	11.1	11.3
	Very low	25	6.4	6.6
	Not sure	5	1.3	1.3
	NA	34	8.7	8.9
	Total	380	97.7	100
Missing	Missing	9	2.3
Total		389	100

How much time did you spend in learning and development activities off-the-job during the last 12 months?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	No time	40	10.3	10.3
	1-2 days	126	32.4	32.6
	3-5 days	126	32.4	32.6
	6-10 days	60	15.4	15.5
	More than 10 days	29	7.5	7.5
	Not sure	6	1.5	1.6
	Total	387	99.5	100
Missing	Missing	2	0.5
Total		389	100

In the last 12 months, has your work group implemented any innovations?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes	193	49.6	50.7
	No	117	30.1	30.7
	Not sure	71	18.3	18.6
	Total	381	97.9	100
Missing	Missing	8	2.1
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; which parts of your work did it affect?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Your policy thinking	57	14.7	100
	Your services	94	24.2	100
	The way you provide your services (not including the way you interact with stakeholders)	101	26	100
	The way you interact with stakeholders	95	24.4	100
	Your administrative or organisational processes the way you look at problems or challenge assumptions	144	37	100
	Other	59	15.2	100

Missing
Total

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; :The Australian Government (e.g. Ministers)
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	28	7.2	15.2
	Somewhat important	43	11.1	23.4
	not important	76	19.5	41.3
	Not sure	8	2.1	4.3
	NA	29	7.5	15.8
	Total	184	47.3	100
Missing	Missing	205	52.7
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; :Your agency’s senior leadership (outside your work group)
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	91	23.4	48.4
	Somewhat important	48	12.3	25.5
	not important	32	8.2	17
	Not sure	6	1.5	3.2
	NA	11	2.8	5.9
	Total	188	48.3	100
Missing	Missing	201	51.7
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; :You or other members of your work group
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	133	34.2	70
	Somewhat important	42	10.8	22.1
	not important	11	2.8	5.8
	Not sure	3	0.8	1.6
	NA	1	0.3	0.5
	Total	190	48.8	100
Missing	Missing	199	51.2
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; :Other Commonwealth agencies
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	18	4.6	9.7
	Somewhat important	74	19	40
	not important	66	17	35.7
	Not sure	5	1.3	2.7
	NA	22	5.7	11.9
	Total	185	47.6	100
Missing	Missing	204	52.4
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; :State/Territory agencies
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	8	2.1	4.3
	Somewhat important	53	13.6	28.6
	not important	79	20.3	42.7
	Not sure	6	1.5	3.2
	NA	39	10	21.1
	Total	185	47.6	100
Missing	Missing	204	52.4
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; :Local government agencies
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	1	0.3	0.5
	Somewhat important	11	2.8	6
	not important	108	27.8	58.7
	Not sure	10	2.6	5.4
	NA	54	13.9	29.3
	Total	184	47.3	100
Missing	Missing	205	52.7
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; :Groups representing communities (e.g. local community groups, Indigenous groups)
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	10	2.6	5.4
	Somewhat important	31	8	16.8
	not important	88	22.6	47.6
	Not sure	9	2.3	4.9
	NA	47	12.1	25.4
	Total	185	47.6	100
Missing	Missing	204	52.4
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; :Other non-government organisations (e.g. environmental groups, charities)
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	8	2.1	4.3
	Somewhat important	25	6.4	13.5
	not important	96	24.7	51.9
	Not sure	8	2.1	4.3
	NA	48	12.3	25.9
	Total	185	47.6	100
Missing	Missing	204	52.4
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; :Industry stakeholders (e.g. industry/business groups, individual business)
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	38	9.8	20.5
	Somewhat important	45	11.6	24.3
	not important	57	14.7	30.8
	Not sure	9	2.3	4.9
	NA	36	9.3	19.5
	Total	185	47.6	100
Missing	Missing	204	52.4
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; :Tertiary education and/or research groups
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	8	2.1	4.3
	Somewhat important	39	10	21.1
	not important	82	21.1	44.3
	Not sure	9	2.3	4.9
	NA	47	12.1	25.4
	Total	185	47.6	100
Missing	Missing	204	52.4
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; :Unions
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Somewhat important	18	4.6	9.7
	not important	103	26.5	55.7
	Not sure	10	2.6	5.4
	NA	54	13.9	29.2
	Total	185	47.6	100
Missing	Missing	204	52.4
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; :Outsourced service providers (e.g. job network providers)
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	11	2.8	5.9
	Somewhat important	22	5.7	11.8
	not important	93	23.9	50
	Not sure	9	2.3	4.8
	NA	51	13.1	27.4
	Total	186	47.8	100
Missing	Missing	203	52.2
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; :Other contractors or consultants
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	28	7.2	15.1
	Somewhat important	46	11.8	24.7
	not important	64	16.5	34.4
	Not sure	8	2.1	4.3
	NA	40	10.3	21.5
	Total	186	47.8	100
Missing	Missing	203	52.2
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; :Members of the public
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	21	5.4	11.4
	Somewhat important	46	11.8	25
	not important	69	17.7	37.5
	Not sure	11	2.8	6
	NA	37	9.5	20.1
	Total	184	47.3	100
Missing	Missing	205	52.7
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; :Other
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	6	1.5	22.2
	Somewhat important	2	0.5	7.4
	not important	3	0.8	11.1
	Not sure	1	0.3	3.7
	NA	15	3.9	55.6
	Total	27	6.9	100
Missing	Missing	362	93.1
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; has it had any of the following effects: Reduced the cost of doing your work
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Large positive effect	15	3.9	8.4
	Small positive effect	53	13.6	29.6
	Neither positive nor negative effect	53	13.6	29.6
	Small negative effect	8	2.1	4.5
	Large negative effect	6	1.5	3.4
	Not sure	16	4.1	8.9
	NA	28	7.2	15.6
	Total	179	46	100
Missing	Missing	210	54
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; has it had any of the following effects: Streamlined your administrative procedures
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Large positive effect	50	12.9	27.2
	Small positive effect	68	17.5	37
	Neither positive nor negative effect	27	6.9	14.7
	Small negative effect	17	4.4	9.2
	Large negative effect	6	1.5	3.3
	Not sure	8	2.1	4.3
	NA	8	2.1	4.3
	Total	184	47.3	100
Missing	Missing	205	52.7
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; has it had any of the following effects: Improved the quality of your work
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Large positive effect	57	14.7	31.1
	Small positive effect	82	21.1	44.8
	Neither positive nor negative effect	23	5.9	12.6
	Small negative effect	3	0.8	1.6
	Large negative effect	2	0.5	1.1
	Not sure	8	2.1	4.4
	NA	8	2.1	4.4
	Total	183	47	100
Missing	Missing	206	53
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; has it had any of the following effects: Improved your client or service user satisfaction
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Large positive effect	45	11.6	24.7
	Small positive effect	62	15.9	34.1
	Neither positive nor negative effect	37	9.5	20.3
	Small negative effect	11	2.8	6
	Large negative effect	2	0.5	1.1
	Not sure	10	2.6	5.5
	NA	15	3.9	8.2
	Total	182	46.8	100
Missing	Missing	207	53.2
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; has it had any of the following effects: Improved your client or user access to information
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Large positive effect	46	11.8	25.3
	Small positive effect	72	18.5	39.6
	Neither positive nor negative effect	31	8	17
	Small negative effect	4	1	2.2
	Large negative effect	7	1.8	3.8
	Not sure	22	5.7	12.1
	NA	182	46.8	100
Missing	Missing	207	53.2
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; has it had any of the following effects: Improved your job satisfaction
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Large positive effect	40	10.3	21.7
	Small positive effect	76	19.5	41.3
	Neither positive nor negative effect	48	12.3	26.1
	Small negative effect	9	2.3	4.9
	Large negative effect	1	0.3	0.5
	Not sure	3	0.8	1.6
	NA	7	1.8	3.8
	Total	184	47.3	100
Missing	Missing	205	52.7
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; has it had any of the following effects: Improved your workplace (i.e. where your work is done)
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Large positive effect	28	7.2	15.3
	Small positive effect	64	16.5	35
	Neither positive nor negative effect	60	15.4	32.8
	Small negative effect	10	2.6	5.5
	Large negative effect	8	2.1	4.4
	Not sure	13	3.3	7.1
	NA	183	47	100
Missing	Missing	206	53
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; has it had any of the following effects: Improved the effectiveness of cross-agency collaboration
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Large positive effect	19	4.9	10.4
	Small positive effect	61	15.7	33.5
	Neither positive nor negative effect	49	12.6	26.9
	Small negative effect	2	0.5	1.1
	Large negative effect	16	4.1	8.8
	Not sure	35	9	19.2
	NA	182	46.8	100
Missing	Missing	207	53.2
Total		389	100

Thinking of the most significant innovation that was implemented by your work group in the last 12 months; has it had any of the following effects: Other [Please specify].Q273...........
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Very important	1	0.3	7.7
	Somewhat important	1	0.3	7.7
	6	1	0.3	7.7
	7	10	2.6	76.9
	Total	13	3.3	100
Missing	Missing	376	96.7
Total		389	100

Do you believe there are any barriers to implementing innovations in your workplace?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes	188	48.3	50
	No	134	34.4	35.6
	Not sure	54	13.9	14.4
	Total	376	96.7	100
Missing	Missing	13	3.3
Total		389	100

What are the barriers to implementing innovations in your workplace?
		Frequency	Percent of those who believe there are barriers	Percent of sample
Valid	Unwillingness to take risks	91	48.4	23.45
	Resistance to change by managers	98	52.13	25.26
	Employees believe ideas will not be considered	61	32.45	15.72
	Budget restrictions	111	59.04	28.61
	Political Uncertainty (e.g. Frequent changes of government or ministers)	29	15.43	7.47
	Lack of incentives	41	21.81	10.57
	Technological barriers	56	29.79	14.43
	Other	28	14.89	7.22
		188
Total		388

I am always looking for better ways to do things.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	127	32.6	33.8
	Agree	212	54.5	56.4
	Neither agree nor disagree	30	7.7	8
	Disagree	7	1.8	1.9
	Total	376	96.7	100
Missing	Missing	13	3.3
Total		389	100

I am prepared to challenge others’ thinking and points of view in order to solve problems in my workplace.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	120	30.8	32
	Agree	210	54	56
	Neither agree nor disagree	34	8.7	9.1
	Disagree	10	2.6	2.7
	Strongly disagree	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	375	96.4	100
Missing	Missing	14	3.6
Total		389	100

I receive support from my manager when I suggest new ideas.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	75	19.3	19.9
	Agree	195	50.1	51.7
	Neither agree nor disagree	77	19.8	20.4
	Disagree	23	5.9	6.1
	Strongly disagree	6	1.5	1.6
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	377	96.9	100
Missing	Missing	12	3.1
Total		389	100

I know exactly who needs to hear about my ideas so that they can be evaluated.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	60	15.4	15.9
	Agree	202	51.9	53.6
	Neither agree nor disagree	68	17.5	18
	Disagree	34	8.7	9
	Strongly disagree	3	0.8	0.8
	Not sure	10	2.6	2.7
	Total	377	96.9	100
Missing	Missing	12	3.1
Total		389	100

There are established processes for evaluating my ideas.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	18	4.6	4.8
	Agree	115	29.6	30.6
	Neither agree nor disagree	114	29.3	30.3
	Disagree	76	19.5	20.2
	Strongly disagree	22	5.7	5.9
	Not sure	31	8	8.2
	Total	376	96.7	100
Missing	Missing	13	3.3
Total		389	100

Employees in my workplace have autonomy and freedom in carrying out their job roles.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	45	11.6	11.9
	Agree	203	52.2	53.8
	Neither agree nor disagree	71	18.3	18.8
	Disagree	32	8.2	8.5
	Strongly disagree	15	3.9	4
	Not sure	11	2.8	2.9
	Total	377	96.9	100
Missing	Missing	12	3.1
Total		389	100

Employees in my workplace are provided with enough time and resources to try out new ideas.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	14	3.6	3.7
	Agree	127	32.6	33.7
	Neither agree nor disagree	115	29.6	30.5
	Disagree	72	18.5	19.1
	Strongly disagree	27	6.9	7.2
	Not sure	22	5.7	5.8
	Total	377	96.9	100
Missing	Missing	12	3.1
Total		389	100

My workplace encourages innovation and the development of new ideas.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	31	8	8.2
	Agree	168	43.2	44.6
	Neither agree nor disagree	92	23.7	24.4
	Disagree	55	14.1	14.6
	Strongly disagree	20	5.1	5.3
	Not sure	11	2.8	2.9
	Total	377	96.9	100
Missing	Missing	12	3.1
Total		389	100

My workplace is prepared to pilot and trial new ideas.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	35	9	9.3
	Agree	157	40.4	41.6
	Neither agree nor disagree	98	25.2	26
	Disagree	43	11.1	11.4
	Strongly disagree	16	4.1	4.2
	Not sure	28	7.2	7.4
	Total	377	96.9	100
Missing	Missing	12	3.1
Total		389	100

My workplace celebrates its successes in innovation and learns from everything it does.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	26	6.7	6.9
	Agree	140	36	37
	Neither agree nor disagree	116	29.8	30.7
	Disagree	54	13.9	14.3
	Strongly disagree	23	5.9	6.1
	Not sure	19	4.9	5
	Total	378	97.2	100
Missing	Missing	11	2.8
Total		389	100

My workplace shares its ideas and encourages their wider use.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	29	7.5	7.7
	Agree	153	39.3	40.6
	Neither agree nor disagree	106	27.2	28.1
	Disagree	47	12.1	12.5
	Strongly disagree	17	4.4	4.5
	Not sure	25	6.4	6.6
	Total	377	96.9	100
Missing	Missing	12	3.1
Total		389	100

My workplace has reward or incentive programs that encourage innovation.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	3	0.8	0.8
	Agree	27	6.9	7.2
	Neither agree nor disagree	81	20.8	21.5
	Disagree	142	36.5	37.8
	Strongly disagree	71	18.3	18.9
	Not sure	52	13.4	13.8
	Total	376	96.7	100
Missing	Missing	13	3.3
Total		389	100

During the last 12 months, did you officially use any online social media and networking tools for work purposes?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes - for working with government stakeholders	60	15.46	15.46
	Yes - working with non-government stakeholders	58	14.95	14.95
	No	209	53.87	53.87
	Not sure	18	4.64	4.64
Missing
Total		388

To what extent do you agree that the use of social media and networking tools helped you to more effectively carry out your work::...with government stakeholders? (e.g. within your agency or with other Commonwealth, state or local government agencies)
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	15	3.9	15.8
	Agree	35	9	36.8
	Neither agree nor disagree	25	6.4	26.3
	Disagree	9	2.3	9.5
	Strongly disagree	2	0.5	2.1
	Not sure	9	2.3	9.5
	Total	95	24.4	100
Missing	Missing	294	75.6
Total		389	100

To what extent do you agree that the use of social media and networking tools helped you to more effectively carry out your work::...with non-government stakeholders? (e.g. community groups, industry/business, members of the public)
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	18	4.6	18.6
	Agree	34	8.7	35.1
	Neither agree nor disagree	29	7.5	29.9
	Disagree	6	1.5	6.2
	Strongly disagree	2	0.5	2.1
	Not sure	8	2.1	8.2
	Total	97	24.9	100
Missing	Missing	292	75.1
Total		389	100

Does your agency provide guidance on ethical considerations in using online social media and networking tools?
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Yes for work use	131	33.68	33.68
	Yes, for personal or home use	60	15.42	15.42
	No	50	12.85	12.85
	Not sure	104	26.74	26.74
	Missing
Total		389

My workplace culture supports people to achieve a good work/life balance.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	109	28	28.2
	Agree	181	46.5	46.9
	Neither agree nor disagree	48	12.3	12.4
	Disagree	35	9	9.1
	Strongly disagree	12	3.1	3.1
	Not sure	1	0.3	0.3
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

My input is adequately sought and considered about decisions that directly affect me.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	79	20.3	20.5
	Agree	165	42.4	42.7
	Neither agree nor disagree	65	16.7	16.8
	Disagree	57	14.7	14.8
	Strongly disagree	17	4.4	4.4
	Not sure	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

My agency actively encourages ethical behaviour by all of its employees.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	159	40.9	41.2
	Agree	160	41.1	41.5
	Neither agree nor disagree	47	12.1	12.2
	Disagree	13	3.3	3.4
	Strongly disagree	4	1	1
	Not sure	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

Senior managers in my agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	119	30.6	30.8
	Agree	157	40.4	40.7
	Neither agree nor disagree	59	15.2	15.3
	Disagree	31	8	8
	Strongly disagree	12	3.1	3.1
	Not sure	8	2.1	2.1
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

Recruitment and promotion decisions in my agency are fair.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	68	17.5	17.6
	Agree	164	42.2	42.5
	Neither agree nor disagree	69	17.7	17.9
	Disagree	44	11.3	11.4
	Strongly disagree	12	3.1	3.1
	Not sure	29	7.5	7.5
	Total	386	99.2	100
Missing	Missing	3	0.8
Total		389	100

I have confidence in the processes that my agency uses to resolve employee grievances.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	37	9.5	9.8
	Agree	128	32.9	33.8
	Neither agree nor disagree	96	24.7	25.3
	Disagree	46	11.8	12.1
	Strongly disagree	24	6.2	6.3
	Not sure	48	12.3	12.7
	Total	379	97.4	100
Missing	Missing	10	2.6
Total		389	100

My agency is committed to creating a diverse workforce (for example gender, age, cultural background, disability status, Indigenous status).
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	46	11.8	11.9
	Agree	167	42.9	43.4
	Neither agree nor disagree	96	24.7	24.9
	Disagree	25	6.4	6.5
	Strongly disagree	5	1.3	1.3
	Not sure	46	11.8	11.9
	Total	385	99	100
Missing	Missing	4	1
Total		389	100

My supervisor is effective in managing people.
		Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	99	25.4	26.3
	Agree	161	41.4	42.7
	Neither agree nor disagree	52	13.4	13.8
	Disagree	39	10	10.3
	Strongly disagree	23	5.9	6.1
	Not sure	3	0.8	0.8
	Total	377	96.9	100
Missing	Missing	12	3.1
Total		389	100

My agency acted on concerns identified by last year’s State of the Service survey.
		Frequency	Percent
Valid	Strongly agree	9	2.3	2.4
	Agree	28	7.2	7.5
	Neither agree nor disagree	40	10.3	10.7
	Disagree	17	4.4	4.6
	Strongly disagree	5	1.3	1.3
	Not sure	274	70.4	73.5
	Total	373	95.9	100
Missing	Missing	16	4.1
Total		389	100

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