Performance measure 4
| Performance measure 4 | Influence and shape the strategic direction of the APS by collecting, analysing and sharing workforce data |
| Key activity | Lead quality public service workforce management |
| Rationale | Building an understanding of the composition of the APS — the context in which it operates, and the initiatives achieved — will improve workforce management and the ability of the APS to deliver the Government’s objectives and priorities. The collection, analysis and reporting and publication 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. |
| 2023–24 Planned Performance Result | 4.1 Agencies use our workforce data to develop and evaluate workforce policies and practices.
4.2 The response rate to the APS Employee Census has no more than a 5-percentage point reduction on the previous year. |
| 2024–25 to 2026–27 PPR | As per 2023–24. |
| Measurement methodology | 4.1 APS Agency Survey*.
4.2 Total number of responses compared to total number of survey recipients. |
| Link to 2023–24 Portfolio Budget Statement | Performance measure: Support quality public service workforce management. |
| Notes e.g. survey context |
*Rationale: The APS Agency Survey collects information from APS agencies on a range of workforce initiatives, strategies and compliance matters. The information collected through the survey is used to inform workforce strategies and for other research and evaluation purposes. Methodology: The APS Agency Survey is conducted and sent to agencies with at least 20 APS employees. The survey is sent to contact officers nominated for each agency. These contact officers are responsible for coordinating the input from relevant areas and uploading responses. The survey requires each Agency Head to verify the agency’s submission for completeness and accuracy of responses. The survey typically achieves a 100% response rate from participating agencies. The Commission manages and coordinates the APS Agency Survey and contracts an external service provider to support survey administration. Data/Data source: Survey responses are provided to the Commission for storage, analysis and reporting. |