9. Influence and shape the strategic direction of the APS by collecting, analysing and sharing workforce data
Activities
Strategic direction
Information
Advice and assistance
Rationale
Building understanding of the composition of the APS, the context in which it operates, and the initiatives achieved will improve workforce management and the contribution of the APS in delivering the Government’s objectives and priorities. The collection, analysis and reporting of APS workforce data will ensure decision makers and managers have the information and analysis needed to support quality public service workforce management, and provide transparent APS workforce metrics that foster trust in the integrity of the APS. The Commission will determine its effectiveness in collecting and sharing the right information to influence and shape the strategic direction of the APS by measuring the level of engagement with key data collection and sharing outputs.
| 2021–22 Target | ||
|---|---|---|
| Agencies use our workforce data to develop and evaluate workforce policies and practices. | APS Employee Census response rates are maintained above 70%. | Publish the APS Remuneration Report by 31 July each year. |
| 2022–23 to 2024–25 Targets | ||
|---|---|---|
| As per 2021–22. | As per 2021–22. | As per 2021–22. |
| Measurement methodology | ||
|---|---|---|
| Agencies self-report via the APS Agency Survey. | Total number of responses compared to total number of individuals the survey is sent to. | The APS Remuneration Report is published on the Commission’s website. It presents a summary of remuneration paid to APS people employed under the Public Service Act 1999. |