This section sets out our central role in the Australian Public Service (APS), our core work and values in fulfilling that role, and the key drivers of our performance.
Our role
PM&C plays a central role within the APS to support the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and portfolio ministers to improve the lives of all Australians, including through coordination of government activities, decision-making processes to support the delivery of government priorities, and provision of high-quality and effective advice.
As the lead department for the APS, we take a whole-of-government and whole-of-nation perspective, working with stakeholders to improve the lives of all Australians, advance Australia’s interests, and keep our country safe and prosperous.
Our core work and values
At PM&C, we develop and deliver influential and impartial advice with integrity, judgement and partnership, linking our efforts to the big picture – to improve the lives of all Australians.
PM&C has a trusted position at the centre of government:
- We support the Prime Minister and portfolio ministers – who are collectively invested in all areas of policy and delivery as leaders of the Australian Government.
- We support the Cabinet – as the focal point of government decision-making.
- We assist our Secretary – who has a stewardship role as head of the APS.
PM&C’s values and behaviours guide the way we work:
- Influence what matters – we focus on what is, and what will become, important to Australian communities.
- Promote a whole-of-government and whole-of-nation perspective – we join the dots, balance priorities and bring a big-picture perspective.
- Support good government – we support core government processes and help agencies navigate them to achieve quality outcomes with integrity, accountability and transparency.
- Lead through genuine partnership – we bring together expertise, collaborate, innovate and act quickly to seize opportunities, intervene as needed and drive change from the centre.
How we work
Through partnership – PM&C staff are consultative, responsive and supportive.
With integrity and judgement – PM&C staff are strategic, intentional and adaptable.
With diligence – PM&C staff are knowledgeable, persuasive and committed.
What drives our performance
Our people
Our people are central to our success. PM&C aims to have the right mix of people, with diverse skills, capability and life experience, to support the government to deliver for the Australian people in an increasingly complex and uncertain environment.
Culture
PM&C actively promotes a culture of integrity by seeking diverse perspectives on potential barriers to achieving this culture, and by emphasising ethical leadership and fostering psychological safety in our workplace. We recognise the importance of recruiting and developing the best people, and value diverse experiences, perspectives and skills.
Risk management
PM&C proactively engages with and manages risk in a way that enables us to be accountable in a complex and dynamic environment.
Information and communication
Our information and communications capability supports internal and external collaboration in a fast-paced and flexible work environment, enabling us to support government priorities.