APS initiatives

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has an important role to play in driving initiatives across the public service. APS Initiatives covers work which involves APS departmental Secretaries and Senior Executives. It includes the Secretaries Equality and Diversity Council which drives initiatives to break down formal and informal barriers to ensuring an inclusive and respect for workplace for all, and the Chief Operating Officers Committee who are responsible for an enterprise-wide approach to APS operations and management.

The aim of APS initiatives is to provide the Australian public service and the department with advice and guidance on the smooth and successful operations of the APS workforce.