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"At its heart, the Australian Public Service Commission is about people.”

         - Dr Gordon de Brouwer, Australian Public Service Commissioner

Who we are

The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) plays a central in guiding and positioning the Australian Public Service’s (APS) 170,000 employees. The work of the APSC has broad impact across the APS, including:

  • Setting APS-wide guidance and policy
  • Demonstrating leadership
  • Driving a high-performing APS
  • Setting standards for integrity, behaviour and stewardship
  • Supporting the delivery of Government priorities to meet the needs of Australians now and in the future
  • Partnering with agencies to uplift workforce quality, capability and capacity
  • Demonstrating what it means to be a good public servant

As leaders of the APS, working with the APSC provides wide-ranging opportunities for exciting, varied and engaging work.

By partnering with agencies we uplift the quality, capability and capacity of the APS. We also set standards and expectations on integrity, behaviour and stewardship so it is clear what it means to be a good public servant and leader in the APS.

Our statutory responsibilities and commitment to change provide opportunities for exciting and engaging work.

Our purpose:

We are stewards of the Australian Public Service as custodians of public service integrity, workforce management and capability

Our vision:

A trusted and contemporary Australian Public Service that delivers for Government and for Australia

What makes us interesting

The APSC offers our entry level program participants unique and varied opportunities to drive long-lasting cultural, systems, structural and legislative change across the APS.

We feature a range of business areas, giving you exposure to a broad range of experiences, including:

  • APS Craft and Learning via the APS Academy
  • Workplace relations
  • Workforce planning and data
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Engagement and communications
  • First Nations unit
  • Professions and pathways
  • International team

And as part of our work, we support and drive a range of projects, programs and policies including recent examples such as:

We also deliver recurring projects, including the APS Employee Census, the Remuneration Report and State of the Service Report and Roadshow.

About the opportunities

With the APSC you’ll be contributing to lasting cultural, structural, systems and legislative change across the APS. Over 12 months you’ll complete two work places, offering hands-on experience, training and development opportunities based on successful completion.

Programs

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Graduate program

Looking for an exciting and varied career in government? The Australian Public Service Commission is looking for graduates keen to make an impact building a trusted and contemporary Australian Public Service.
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Indigenous Apprenticeships Program - IAP

The Australian Public Service Commission is seeking participants for the Indigenous Apprenticeships Program (IAP). The IAP is a pathway for First Nations people to start their career in the Australian Public Service (APS).
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Digital Traineeship program

The Australian Government Digital Traineeship is an APS-wide initiative to get most Australians into the digital-side of the APS. Gain qualifications while you learn skills that help kick start a new career or reignite an old one.
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Data and Digital Cadet Program

Find out more about the Data and Digital Cadet Program - an exciting opportunity for university students to work part-time while completing their degree

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