AI in recruitment
Overview
The APS is committed to upholding high standards of integrity and fairness in its recruitment practices as required by the APS Employment Principles. As AI tools and technologies become more widely used by APS agencies in recruitment processes, it is essential that their adoption and use is compliant with the Public Service Act 1999, the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022 and the Privacy Act 1988.
Agencies are expected to implement the Principles for agency use of AI in Recruitment by 1 June 2026 to guide the responsible and transparent use of AI tools in recruitment.
Guidance has been developed to:
- assist agencies to manage candidate use of AI, while maintaining fair, effective and merit-based recruitment processes
- support consistent expectations across the APS on candidate use of AI, and
- communicate to all candidates for APS employment the APS’s expectations on their use of AI when applying for a job.
Resources
For candidates
Candidates applying for APS vacancies should review the Principles for candidate use of AI in recruitment.
For APS agencies
APS Agencies should review the Principles for agency use of AI in recruitment and Guide for managing candidate use of AI in recruitment.
Related resources
The principles for AI in recruitment should be read in conjunction with:
- AI Plan for the Australian Public Service 2025 | digital.gov.au
- Policy for the responsible use of AI in government | Digital Transformation Agency
- Australia’s Artificial Intelligence Ethics Principles | Department of Industry Science and Resources
- Guidance material for using AI-assisted recruitment tools | Merit Protection Commissioner
Further information
HR practitioners seeking more information on AI in Recruitment can contact the Employment Policy team via employmentpolicy@apsc.gov.au or call the advice line on (02) 6202 3857.