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7. The interview and other assessment: cracking the code

Once applications have closed, your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and compared with other applicants to make a short-list of those applicants who are suitable, or most suitable, to be considered further.

6. People with disability: cracking the code

The APS encourages and values diversity by supporting workplace cultures based on fair and equitable treatment of employees.

5. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: cracking the code

Workplace diversity makes a major contribution to the capability of the APS and we are looking for more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to work at all levels.

4. Entry level jobs: cracking the code

The APS offers career opportunities for people who have previously worked in the private, community or other government sectors

3. Applying for an APS job: cracking the code

APS job ads usually include the following, which will help you decide if it is the right job to apply for

2. About jobs in the APS: cracking the code

APS agencies run their own recruitment processes. Agencies advertise jobs in the Public Service Gazette on www.APSjobs.gov.au

1. The big picture: Cracking the code

There are three levels of government in Australia—local, state/territory and Australian (or Commonwealth/Federal) Government. Each state and territory government is supported by its own public service, with the Australian Public Service (APS) being part of the Australian Government.

Commissioner's directions

The Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott has released amendments to the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2016.

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Workplace Relations

The Government has released a comprehensive approach to workplace relations in the Commonwealth – the Public Sector Workplace Relations Policy 2023

Veterans' employment program

The Australian Public Service (APS) Commission is supporting the VEP with a toolkit for ADF Veteran’s.

Scope and application of the values

The APS Values articulate the parliament's expectations of public servants in terms of performance and standards of behaviour.

APS Capability Development

Information about learning and development in the APS, including the APS Learning and Development Strategy, the APS Learning Board, and the leadership and APS craft capability development available through the APS Academy.

Workforce data

The APSC collects workforce information in a number of different ways to provide a full picture of the APS workforce.

State of the Service Report 2019-20

The State of the Service Report 2019–20 was tabled in both Houses of Parliament on 30 November 2020.

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Australian Public Service Remuneration Report 2019

The Australian Public Service (APS) Remuneration Report 2019 presents a summary of remuneration paid to APS employees under the Public Service Act 1999 as at 31 December 2019. The report provides APS agencies with data that informs their remuneration practices.

Acknowledgement of Country

The APSC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.