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In accordance with section 61A of the Public Service Act 1999, the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Australian Public Service Commissioner have established a framework for annual…
The APS Commissioner’s Directions 2022 introduced mandatory integrity training for APS employees within 6 months of being employed. Good practice suggests that integrity training should be ongoing and tailored to…
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Leading
Supports and mentors others through a strengths-based approach
Champions a strengths-based approach to shape a high performance…
BackgroundThe Secretaries Board (Board) is established under section 64 of the Public Service Act 1999 (Attachment A) to provide collaborative leadership to the Australian Public Service (APS).Functions of the Board are outlined in…
7.1 Political participation by officials7.1.1 The APS Values set out in the Public Service Act 1999 include the value of being ‘Impartial’, which states that “The APS is apolitical and provides the Government…
Are you a 2021 graduate in the Australian Public Service (APS)? Or are you a data professional wanting to share your knowledge with the future leaders of the APS?
The Graduate Data Network (GDN) is hosting the…
On 17 May 2024, the Australian Government tabled its response to the Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee report APS Inc: Undermining public sector capability and performance. The Committee made 36…
FunctionsSection 64 of the Public Service Act 1999 establishes the Secretaries Board. Its functions are:to take responsibility for the stewardship of the APS and for developing and implementing strategies to improve the APS…
Men are typically over represented in management and leadership roles across most industries. This is particularly the case in mining, construction, utilities and manufacturing.[31] Even in female‑dominated industries, men are still more likely to…
Applications for the 2026 Graduate Program are now closed.Before you apply for the PM&C Graduate Program, learn about our graduate recruitment process. Why choose the PM&C Graduate ProgramOur graduate program offers an opportunity for…
Inclusion and diversity is a priority at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C).At PM&C we are committed to:A workforce that represents, understands and best serves the Australian community.Modelling inclusive behaviours and…
The first Long-term Insights Briefing explores how the APS could integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into public service delivery in the future, and how this might affect the trustworthiness of public service delivery. In…
Leading
Supports and mentors others through a strengths-based approach
Empowers others to deliver and challenges them to reach their highest potential
Embraces and role models courageous conversations in a…
Recruitment timelinesPM&C recruitment typically takes 8 to 10 weeks from the date applications close to the time hiring managers make job offers. This timeframe may vary depending on the complexity of the role, the number of applicants, and…
Agency HeadThe Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet or the Secretary’s Delegate.AgreementThe Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Enterprise Agreement 2024-27.APSAustralian Public Service.…
The Secretaries Board has established 4 subcommittees:Capability and Workforce CommitteeSecretaries Digital and Data CommitteePartnership Priorities CommitteeSecretaries Talent CouncilIn addition, the Chief Operating Officers (COO) Committee plays…
Dear colleaguesRestrictions in states and territories are relaxing and we are emerging from lockdowns across much of the nation. This is a welcome change after a challenging 18 months.2021 has been another critical year for the APS…
Including Gender: An APS Guide to Gender Analysis and Gender Impact Assessments© Commonwealth of Australia 2025With the exception of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0…
Always refer to the requirements of the position you are applying for. The information below is of a general nature only.Crafting your applicationResumeYour resume should provide an overview of your most relevant experience for the advertised…
This section sets out our role in the APS, our core work and values in fulfilling that role, and the key activities we undertake to achieve our purpose.Our rolePM&C plays a central role within the APS in our…
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 the 2025 general…
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…
Today, the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Phil Gaetjens and APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott AO sent a joint Open Letter to all APS staff. This letter thanks staff and talks about the…
PM&C sits at the heart of government policy making. We work hard to anticipate, respond to, and implement the Australian Government’s complex agenda across the policy spectrum. Our primary role is to serve the Prime Minister, support the Cabinet…