Australian Public Service Commission (APSC)
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The State of the Service for 2025 report is now available.
The State of the Service Report is a collaboration between the Australian Public Service Commission and APS agencies.
It shows how the APS supports the Australian Government, the Australian Parliament and the Australian people.
In 2025, 107 agencies and entities that engage staff under the Public Service Act 1999 participated in the APS Employee Census.
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.
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AI in recruitment
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.
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Guide on merit in the APS
The Guide on Merit has been prepared for HR practitioners to support agencies uphold each element of merit-based selection, while also building innovative, responsive and flexible recruitment processes that can withstand scrutiny
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APS Employment Data 31 December 2025
The latest APS employment data as of 31 December 2025.