The case for adaptive and end-to-end policy management Career Advice Why should we reform how we do policy? Because the gap between policy design and delivery is a huge barrier to good public service.
Public service leaders face scrutiny after latest census findings December 5, 2023 By Melissa Coade Culture The 2023 APS census results are in, with a renewed focus on how the next generation of SES is tracking.
From compliance to alliance: Rebuilding a broken employment services system December 1, 2023 By Cliff Eberly Economy & Industry The fixation on ticking boxes drives everyone mad, but it’s especially damaging for those who need the most support in finding employment.
Bringing APS values to life: Glyn Davis wants public service to give voice to integrity November 20, 2023 By Melissa Coade Culture ‘Louder than Words: An APS Integrity Action Plan, has been published alongside an integrity good practice guide for government employees.
Robodebt aftermath: Survey of 900 public servants reveals integrity among top pain points November 16, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal The Mandarin’s latest reader poll reveals 88.4% of respondents have dealt with integrity or ethical considerations in the past year.
Spotlight on public service spirit in new MoAD exhibit August 30, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Inspiring stories of more than 200 government employees, APS innovation and service delivery have been curated for a special exhibit in Old Parliament House.
Small minority have stewardship concerns, say PM&C and APSC July 27, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social PM&C and APSC say less than 5% of respondents from public consultation had concerns about adding stewardship as an APS Value.
Premium Insights and analysis A people-centred APS has challenges that can be met June 21, 2023 By Pamela Kinnear and Garth Britton Career Matters An APS that is people-centred will take more than just deciding to go in that direction and training public servants in the skills.
Premium Columnists Solid Budget, but no true reform until robodebt nettle is grasped May 19, 2023 By Verona Burgess Community & Social There can be no meaningful APS reform without the commonwealth’s internal working’s acceptance of deep responsibility for robodebt.
Discrimination must be eliminated from the public service May 16, 2023 By Andrew Leigh Editors' Picks A study of career advancement across the APS compares people with the same level of experience, asking the question: who gets promoted?
Premium Columnists At last, a clear time frame for amending the PS Act January 20, 2023 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Legislation to amend the Public Service Act will be introduced in the second half of the year. This is a big deal for the APS.
New government spells out expectations for APS in October budget October 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Minister for the public service Katy Gallagher has highlighted why continued cultural evolution is necessary in Canberra.
Premium Insights and analysis Secretaries’ charter to drive APS culture shift from the top August 26, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Top mandarins leading Australian departments and agencies have a new charter of leadership behaviours to reach for.
