State of the Service Report 2021-22 Chapter 5: A skilled workforce

Over the past year there has been a fundamental shift in the governance and operating model for L&D in the APS. These changes are focused on driving a system-wide lift in quality learning and efficiency, identified in the Thodey Review as essential components to shape and build a future-ready, high-performing public service.[43]

At the core of this integrated approach are the APS Workforce Strategy, APS Learning and Development Strategy and Action Plan, and APS Academy (launched in July 2021).[44] Engaging senior practitioners from across the APS and L&D sector, the APS Learning Board steers future direction, and the APS Academy Faculty ensures learning offerings are practitioner-informed and targeted to the practical needs of core APS craft.

Supported by the Secretaries Board and through this active network of expert practitioners, the APS capability goals are a shared commitment where participants – the Learning Board, Faculty, Academy, senior leaders and learners – contribute to and share responsibility for building APS capability.