HR Professions

On 24 March, the APS HR Professional Stream celebrated the advancement of the 2025 Australian Government (AG) HR Graduate and School Leaver cohorts and welcomed the 2026 AG HR Graduates and Career Starters as they begin their APS careers.

Delivery expectations are rising. The APS Program and Project Management Framework helps HR professionals support programs and projects with confidence and consistency.

Maximising the opportunities provided by AI while carefully managing workforce impacts and risks requires a strong focus on workforce planning. The AI Workforce Planning Taskforce has been established to help understand and address these issues and uplift workforce planning capability across the APS.

Storytelling is a powerful tool to build emotional connection, create empathy and foster trust. A new video series gives insights into the lived experience of APS CALD staff, to support APS-wide initiatives to improve inclusion and belonging for all APS employees.

HR functions are prime targets for fraud. Understanding what this fraud looks like is essential to safeguarding employees from harm and maintaining trust and fairness.

Dr Jo Bacus and Sam Hollins reflect on how HR and project management skills are more closely aligned than they might first appear.

Complexity is now the norm. The APS wide Complex Project Management Profession is helping staff build the skills to navigate it and offering practical support for HR professionals.

We explore why capability efforts don’t always lead to improved performance – and how a more systematic approach can strengthen this connection.

The AHRI ACT State Conference brought HR professionals together in Canberra to explore psychosocial safety, inclusive leadership and authentic storytelling, with powerful insights and connections shaping the future of the profession.

Over 160 HR professionals from 35 agencies came together in Melbourne to share insights, explore AI in HR, and strengthen interagency connections. The event showcased key APS initiatives and sparked thoughtful discussion on leadership, mobility and psychological safety.

Help shape how retention is defined across the APS. A new First Nations-informed approach is coming in 2026 – HR practitioners are invited to share what support they need to embed it successfully.

Discover how the APS HRPS community grew stronger in 2025 through strategic initiatives, leadership development, and enhanced HR capability. This year’s achievements reflect a united effort to elevate HR as a trusted business partner across the APS.

Discover how reporting job family data helps build a clearer picture of the APS workforce and supports better planning. Learn what’s changed and how your agency can prepare for the December 2025 deadline.

Help your 2026 graduates thrive with APS Academy’s tailored development options – designed to build capability, connection and confidence from day one. Expressions of interest are now open.

Holiday mode doesn’t mean switching off from our APS Values. Discover how to stay aligned with the Code of Conduct – on leave, online, or overseas.