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HR Professions

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From Strategy to Action: Strengthening APS Leadership

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The Adapt Horizon Action Plan outlines a set of practical, system-focused actions designed to help agencies reduce duplication, improve efficiencies, and embed strong learning culture.
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Celebrating International HR Day

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To celebrate International HR Day, 250 HR professionals came together at the beautiful Old Parliament House in Canberra.
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Networking Event Wrap ups

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Brisbane and Townsville hosted our Queensland networking events, providing network members the opportunity to engage with one another and participate in panel discussions.
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Guidance on the Right to Disconnect in the Public Sector

The Guidance on the Right to Disconnect in the Public Sector provides agencies and managers with advice and guiding principles on the implementation of the new ‘right to disconnect’ provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009, which will commence on 26 August 2024.
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Join a community and expand your knowledge

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Cross-agency networks help drive collaboration, encourage sharing best practice, and provide peer support. Explore how you can get involved.
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Staff Spotlight: Shannan Quain

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2023 Australian HR Institute (AHRI) scholarship winner Shannan Quain will investigate the current state of performance management in the Australian Public Sector.
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Template: Effective selection reports

This template is a guide to assist APS Agencies develop templates and processes that meets their obligations under the Public Service Act 1999. The use of this template is not mandatory, it is designed to demonstrate the minimum information an agency should capture to document the recruitment activity in a way that is consistent with the merit principle.

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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.

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.