A formal professions model established to increase APS workforce capability for employees in critical areas of the APS.
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APS employees
The Australian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2018-21 (AG2018/3263) was approved by the Fair Work Commission on 31 October 2018
Apply directly for jobs advertised in the Public Service Gazette at www.APSjobs.gov.au
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.
The APS encourages and values diversity by supporting workplace cultures based on fair and equitable treatment of employees.
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.
The APS offers career opportunities for people who have previously worked in the private, community or other government sectors
APS job ads usually include the following, which will help you decide if it is the right job to apply for
APS agencies run their own recruitment processes. Agencies advertise jobs in the Public Service Gazette on www.APSjobs.gov.au
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.
The Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott has released amendments to the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2016.
The Government has released a comprehensive approach to workplace relations in the Commonwealth – the Public Sector Workplace Relations Policy 2023
The Australian Public Service (APS) Commission is supporting the VEP with a toolkit for ADF Veteran’s.
The APS Values articulate the parliament's expectations of public servants in terms of performance and standards of behaviour.
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.
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.