The APS Agency Survey is a survey conducted annually to collect functional data and workforce metrics from APS agencies.
The survey's content is determined by the current and emerging priorities of the APSC. The information is used to ensure APSC activities are data-informed, meet legislative requirements and address the needs of the APS.
What is the purpose of this survey?
The APS Agency Survey is an annual survey of all Australian Public Service (APS) agencies with at least 20 employees employed under the Public Service Act 1999.
The Australian Public Service Commissioner requires the completion of the Agency Survey to fulfil a range of duties specified in the Public Service Act 1999. These duties include, but are not limited to:
Informing the annual State of the Service report; a statutory obligation to report to Parliament on the state of the APS each year (s44(1)),
Strengthening the professionalism of the APS and facilitating continuous improvement in workforce management in the APS (s41(1)(a)),
Upholding high standards of integrity and conduct in the APS (s41(1)(b)), and
Monitoring, reviewing and reporting on APS capabilities (s41(1)(c)).
The information collected through the Agency Survey will also be used to inform workforce planning and people management strategies and initiatives, and for other research and evaluation purposes as required.
Personal information is not collected in this survey.
Who do I talk to for further information?
Any questions related to this survey, the survey process and/or general enquiries about the State of the Service report, please contact the Australian Public Service Commission at APSSurveys@apsc.gov.au or on 1800 464 926.
