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Probation340. The probationary period for new employees is 6 months unless set out otherwise in the letter of offer or determined otherwise by the Delegate.Job SecurityCommitment to ongoing employment and rebuilding APS capacity341…
Australia is currently held back from reaching its full social and economic potential by pervasive and systemic gender inequality. Entrenched and rigid gender norms and enduring bias maintain a social context where gender inequality is assumed,…
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Strategic OutlookThe Board discussed government priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues.The Board received…
Productivity is about obtaining more, or better, outputs for the same, or fewer, hours of work. In the context of workforce shortages and increasing demand for both quantity of services and higher…
The Australian Government must invest in policies and programs that recognise the economic importance and value of care work in Australia and help families to better share caring responsibilities.Immediate actions…
The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Strategic OutlookThe Board discussed government priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues including preparing for…
CultureRecommendation 1Appoint the right leaders. Recruit people whose behaviour is consistent with the APS Values.Recommendation 2Incentivise good leadership. Appraise performance of Secretaries and SES based on delivery of…
Proclamation of King Charles the ThirdOn 9 September 2022 (GMT +01:00) the Accession Council convened at St. James’s Palace, and gave orders proclaiming the new Sovereign of the United Kingdom. The instrument…
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety described the need to build an aged care profession. There are currently limited opportunities to add to initial worker training and build specialisation, even though the increasingly complex…
From 24 to 26 October, Prime Minister The Hon Anthony Albanese MP attended the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. He was joined by Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign…
The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Psychological safety and integrity in the APSThe Board discussed fostering a pro-integrity culture through psychological…
It is used by Australian Government departments and agencies, statutory and non-statutory authorities, the Parliament and Commonwealth courts and tribunals.Australian Government departments and agencies should refer to the Australian Government…
Hours of workOrdinary hours91. Ordinary hours of work are 7 hours and 30 minutes per day (37.5 hours per week) for full time employees, or for employees with a part-time work agreement the hours set…
ConsultationAgency Consultative Committee368. PM&C will establish an agency Consultative Committee to discuss relevant workplace matters.369. PM&C Consultative Committee will operate subject to an agreed terms of reference…
Figure 6. Coordination functionsThe Lead Coordinating Senior Official performs functions to support near-term preparedness for, response to and early recovery from crisis (see Figure 6), including:facilitating near real time shared…
Overview
The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce (the Taskforce) is an independent group of eminent women established to provide advice to the Australian Government to support the advancement of women’s…
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet envisions a future where the knowledge, perspectives and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are integral to all we do. We strive to…
What is a Long Term Insights Briefing?An opportunity for the APS to consider significant, cross-cutting and complex policy issues, and how they may affect Australia and the Australian community in the medium and long term.What did the Pilot LTIB do?…
We support the development of productive relationships between state, territory and Commonwealth Governments to promote policy reforms that are of national significance.First Secretaries Group’s Review of…
The Australian Government has released the Digital Economy Strategy 2022 Update, which outlines progress made on Australia becoming a top 10 digital economy and society by 2030.
The Strategy, released with the 2021-22 Budget, sets the framework and…
Policy Goal: person-centred services that recognise those accessing care and support as individuals and deliver quality outcomesThe design of care and support services must focus on the needs of those who require…
IntroductionAustralia is facing some of its greatest strategic challenges of the last 70 years. Departments and agencies need to engage with the strategic policy sector where practical and necessary to do so. The…
Heads of Government Meeting 9 to 11 May 1992 – Brief to Prime Minister on Agenda Item 2: Meetings of Heads of Government – Establishment of the…