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62 result(s) found, displaying 41 to 50Circular 2020/5: Preparing for a COVID-safe transition for APS workplaces
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this circular is to assist in the transition of employees to usual workplaces.
Circular 2020/6: Temporary mobility arrangements as part of the continued response to COVID-19
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a significant shift in the way the Australian Public Service (APS) has operated to continue to deliver outcomes and critical services to the Australian public.
Circular 2020/4: Authorisation to extend non-SES, non-ongoing engagements during the COVID-19 pandemic
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to create significant resourcing issues for Commonwealth agencies
Circular 2020/3: COVID-19 – Remote working and evolving work arrangements
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
Commonwealth agencies will need to assess situations where employees are unable to continue to serve the Australian public in their usual way in response to COVID-19. The focus of agencies and employees should be on delivering critical functions to Australian public.
Circular 2020/1: COVID-19 leave arrangements
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
Australia is closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19. This is an unfolding situation so Australian Government employers are advised to monitor the most up-to-date information via the websites of the Australian Government Department of Health and the State and Territory health department websites.
Circular 2020/2: Correction of underpayment of wages
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
Commonwealth employers have obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 to ensure their employees are paid correctly.
Circular 2019/3: Amendments to the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2016
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This Circular is to inform all Commonwealth entities with employees engaged under the Public Service Act 1999 of changes to the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2016 (the Directions).
Circular 2018/4: Using probation effectively
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
Probation is a critical part of the recruitment process. It is a powerful tool that enables agencies to test whether a person is suited to the Australian Public Service (APS), the agency and the job.
Circular 2018/5: SES Recruitment
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The changes to SES recruitment practices outlined in this Circular have the support of Secretaries and were agreed at the meeting of the Secretaries Board on 5 December 2018.
Circular 2018/3: Family and Domestic Violence Leave: Changes to the National Employment Standards
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
On 6 December 2018, the Fair Work Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill was passed, providing 5 days unpaid Family and Domestic Violence Leave to all employees covered by the Fair Work Act 2009.