APS News

Find out how APS Reform is strengthening the public service to respond to the changing needs of Australians and expectations of government in the 2024 APS Reform Annual Progress Report.

The Australian Public Service Commission invites community feedback on initiatives for bolstering the integrity of the Australian Public Service.

We have been made aware of a phishing scam using instant messaging services where cyber criminals are posing as recruiters using the APSJobs logo.

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.

We tackled some tough questions this year at the State of the Service Roadshow events in Perth, Canberra, Newcastle and Townsville. We’ve answered the questions that weren’t addressed during the sessions.

As service-wide bargaining enters its final stages, APS employees will see changes to terms and conditions of employment by the end of April.

The interim evaluation of the Australian Public Service Disability Employment Strategy 2020-25 has been published.

The Commonwealth will improve its pay offer for APS employees by bringing forward the date of the Year 1 pay increase from 14 March 2024 to 21 December 2023. Due to the expected timing of ballots this will be provided as a one-off payment. This improvement is the Commonwealth’s final offer to conclude APS-wide bargaining.

The Digital Traineeship Program welcomed its first cohort of participants induction training. This will prepare them for roles in their employing agencies and departments, the program’s early adopters.

This exciting recruitment seeks to increase First Nations SES representation across the APS. We are seeking highly motivated, experienced and inspiring senior leaders looking for opportunities to make a difference and influence decision-making processes within the APS.