The release of the L&D Strategy and Action Plan will enable the APS workforce to build the capability they need to do their best work today, and in the future.
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The APS Learning and Development Action Plan sets out the practical steps to implement the APS Learning and Development Strategy over the next five years (2021-2026).
Today the Assistant Minister to the Minister for the Public Service, the Hon Ben Morton MP, officially opened the Australian Public Service Academy, a new approach to APS-wide learning and development.
On 1 June 2021, the Australian Public Service Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit was established within the Australian Public Service Commission.
The APS Learning and Development Strategy lays the foundation for a highly capable and future-ready APS workforce; always learning and adapting to deliver for the Government and Australians
This circular is to inform Australian Government employers of the recent changes to the Fair Work Act (2009) (FW Act) with regard to the employment of casual employees.
This circular is to inform Australian Government agencies of changes to the minimum wage, specifically in regards to Australian Public Service Award 2015, the Australian Government Industry Award 2016 and other enterprise awards covering Australian Government employment.
The Australian Public Service Commissioner's annual report 2014–15 is provided in accordance with the provisions of section 44 of the Public Service Act 1999. The State of the Service Report explores how the capability and capacity of the APS contributes to meeting strategic goals and addressing the Government's priorities.
A Machinery of Government (MoG) change occurs when the Government decides to change the way Commonwealth responsibilities are managed. It can involve the movement of functions, resources and people from one agency to another.
A list of suitable candidates may be established whenever an agency conducts a competitive selection process.
APSEDii stands for the ‘Australian Public Service Employment Database interactive interface’. The latest interactive interface is a style presentation of characteristics and movements of the Australian Public Service (APS) workforce.
This release of the Australian Public Service (APS) employment data presents a statistical outline of the APS workforce employed under the Public Service Act 1999.
All APS employees are required to comply with the Code of Conduct, including to at all times behave in a way that upholds the APS Values and Employment Principles, and the integrity and good reputation of their agency and the APS.
SES require a broad range of leadership capabilities to navigate the APS through increasing complexity.
This guide is structured around the three professional relationships that are a central part of work in the public service: relationships with the Government and the Parliament; with the public; and with public service colleagues.
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.