APS Employment Data June 30 2024 - Appendix 1

Guide to interpreting tables in this data release

The tables contained within the employment data release represent the data available from the Australian Public Service Employment Database (APSED). Employment data concerning all current and former APS employees is stored in APSED, which is drawn from the human resources systems of all APS agencies.

Some tables are caveated, with details noted at the base of the relevant table. Further information relating to the APSED data specifications and common workforce metrics can be found on the APSC APSED website.

Employee headcounts for agencies are listed under their portfolio department. All Departments, Statutory agencies and Executive agencies are included. Apart from Table 35, staff of the following indented entities are reported in the staff numbers of their related portfolios.

Attorney-General’s:

  • Australian Government Solicitor

Health:

  • Office of the Gene Technology Regulator and the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme
  • Therapeutic Goods Administration

Industry, Science and Resources:

  • Geoscience Australia
  • IP Australia
  • National Science and Technology Centre (Questacon)

Treasury:

  • Australian Office of Financial Management
  • Commonwealth Grants Commission
  • Royal Australian Mint
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