The capability review of the Department of Health and Aged Care is the second to be published under the Australian Government’s re-instated pilot Capability Review program.
The Health Capability Review was led by a Senior Review Team, comprising independent reviewers Andrew Tongue PSM and Larry Kamener and senior APS reviewer Dave Hallinan, Deputy Secretary, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. Staff from the Australian Public Service Commission supported the senior reviewers with their work.
The Australian Public Service Commissioner endorsed the final report on 19 July 2023.
Department’s action plan
In response to the 2023 capability review, the Department of Health and Aged Care has developed an action plan. The action plan outlines how the department will lift its capability over the coming years. The department will report on progress against their action plan through their corporate plan and annual report available at https://www.transparency.gov.au/publications.