For HR practitioners

A collection of pages and resources about the recruitment process in the Australian Public Service

Advice and guidance for the review of employment decisions

Classifications have been developed to provide a consistent platform for classifying jobs. They accommodate the diversity of roles across the APS and are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level

Public Service Act 1999 and subordinate legislation

Performance Management in the APS, is designed to support agencies to adopt performance management practices at all levels of their organisations that contribute to a high-performance APS culture. This includes both rewarding and recognising talent, and managing underperformance when required

Information on ending employment in the Australian Public Service

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.

The role of the Senior Executive Services (SES) is to provide APS-wide strategic leadership of the highest quality that contributes to an effective and cohesive APS (Public Service Act 1999 section 35(2)).

This Service Charter sets out the services that the Employment Policy advice service (the Advice Service) will provide and the standard clients can expect of those services. This charter will be reviewed as needed, including in response to significant policy changes or government priorities.