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APS Employment Data 31 December 2023

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. It provides key workforce metrics as at 31 December 2023 and trends from 2023.
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Release of the Statement of Common Conditions

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This week, the Australian Public Service Commission released the Statement of Common Conditions (the Statement), representing the conclusion of APS-wide bargaining. This marks an important milestone and signifies that agencies and bargaining representatives can now finalise their agency-level negotiations.
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The 2023 APS Employee Census overall results

The 2023 APS Employee Census was administered from 8 May to 9 June 2023. Responses were received from 127,436 APS employees across 103 agencies. This represents an 80% response rate – and is the highest number of responses ever received for the annual survey.
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How HR professionals manage the largest APS agency

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While many HR departments are structured the same across agencies, managing a workforce of 30,000 can greatly differ from one of 30. We asked Sally Martin, acting General Manager of Workplace Relations at Services Australia what unique challenges, development opportunities and retention issues the size of their workforce provides them.
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Growing the future HR leaders of the APS

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Do you need to grow the HR capabilities in your organisation? The APS HR Professional Stream has HR graduates and school leavers ready to join your agency in 2024!
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Gender Responsive Budgeting rolls out across policy process

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Across the APS, staff with policy development and Budget responsibilities have a new string to add to their capability bow. Gender analysis that provides the Government with transparent information about the gender impact of its decisions is now required across Budget and policy processes.
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Influencing culture and mindset with Dr Jo Lukins

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With over 25 years’ experience, psychologist, Dr Jo Lukins, delivers programs on resilience and expert performance. Gain valuable advice on a variety of topics, including mental health initiatives, burnout prevention, having difficult conversations, goal setting, career progression and teamwork.

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Upholding integrity in SES recruitment

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The Australian Public Service Commission recently announced changes to SES recruitment processes. The changes commenced on 1 October 2023.
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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.