We have been made aware of a phishing scam using instant messaging services where cyber criminals are posing as recruiters using the APSJobs logo.
Australian Public Service Commission (APSC)
The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
We work to be a valued, credible and trusted partner to the Australian Public Service – promoting high standards of accountability, effectiveness and performance of the APS now and into the future.
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The purpose of this Circular is to provide guidance to Commonwealth employers on making new workplace arrangements and enterprise bargaining during a caretaker period.
The latest APS employment data as of December 2024.
This circular is to provide Australian Government agencies with information and guidance to assist in supporting employees experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause in the workplace.
The workforce plan is a collaborative, whole-of-APS approach to building a data, digital and cyber workforce, capable of delivering on the government’s visions. It is designed for data, digital and cyber leaders, human resources and workforce planning practitioners.
Current initiatives
The APS Academy is a network hub of learning and development excellence for the APS. Access resources, courses and experience from across the APS to build craft capabilities.
A formal professions model established to increase APS workforce capability for employees in critical areas of the APS.
Connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with Australian Government Jobs
Information about learning and development in the APS, including the APS Learning and Development Strategy, the APS Learning Board, and the leadership and APS craft capability development available through the APS Academy.
The APSC collects workforce information in a number of different ways to provide a full picture of the APS workforce.
The workforce information we collect is collated and provided back to agencies to enable them to manage their workforce.
The Australian Government is committed to fair and equitable conditions of employment and job security. The Commonwealth will act as a model employer in the APS bargaining process, including through genuine bargaining to improve pay and conditions for APS employees.
Upcoming events
The APSC delivers a range of events that aim to inform and inspire APS employees of all levels.
Watch this space for upcoming events.
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On 11 June 2024, the Public Service Amendment Act 2024 received Royal Assent, locking in changes to the Public Service Act 1999 that will strengthen the APS’s core values, and build the capability and expertise of the APS.