The Australian Public Service Commission and the Business Council of Australia are partnering on new Business Immersions Programs to give public servants direct insight into how businesses work.
The aim is to improve research, commercialisation, manufacturing, productivity and economic growth.
Medical devices company, Cochlear, hosted the inaugural program at its global headquarters in Sydney. The event brought together 16 APS officers from eight departments.
The event discussed the need for government and business to work together to reduce barriers and share problem solving to advance Australia’s policy and business environment.
Direct engagement with senior leaders at Cochlear helped participants gain a deeper understanding of Australia’s current economic strengths and the conditions that enable business growth.
The initiative highlights the importance of close collaboration and engagement with Australian businesses. It encourages public servants to strengthen networks within government and external partners. This ensures that policy is grounded in real-world perspectives.
Business immersion experiences enable the public service to draw on a broad range of ideas, expertise, insights and resources. This leads to better policy development and strengthens public administration, service and program delivery outcomes.
For more information on future programs, contact - APSReform@apsc.gov.au