You are here Home APS Hierarchy and Classification Review APS Hierarchy and Classification Review Published 9 January 2023 Last updated 24 October 2023 Share Linkedin Twitter Facebook Email Print In this section Initiatives and programs APS Consultative Committee APS Talent Management Chief Operating Officers Committee APS Exhibitions APS Workforce Strategy 2025 APS Professions Indigenous Careers Learning and Development The APS Mobility Framework Workforce Information APS Strategic Commissioning Framework APS Location Framework Hierarchy and classification review Work arising from the Review Independent Hierarchy and Classification Report Research, analysis and publications Workforce data Specialist arrangements Psychological safety in the APS Workplace Relations The independent APS Hierarchy and Classification Review provided advice to the APS Commissioner on ways the APS could streamline management and adopt best practice ways of working to: reduce hierarchy improve decision-making bring together the right expertise and resources. It arose from a recommendation of the Independent Review of the Australian Public Service The independent report from the Review panel was published on 26 August 2022. The APS will act on many of the Review’s findings, but will not make changes to classifications at this stage. Instead, the APS will take steps to achieve the Review’s intent, including the implementation of more modern structures and ways of working. Find out more about work arising from the Review Read the Report Timeline ✓ August 2022 Independent Review published ✓ August-October 2022 Feedback form open on APSC website ✓ November 2022 Staff workshops on culture, ways of working and the future APS ✓ January 2023 Summary of staff feedback available on APSC website ✓ Mid 2023 Engagement with APS staff and agencies on specialist arrangements ✓ Mid 2023 Secretaries consider updated guidance on optimal management structures, ways of working and specialist arrangements ✓ During 2023 The APS Academy will pilot a new approach to developing manager capability Was this page helpful? Yes No Please add your comments:
