Secretaries start on detailed work for new optimal management structures Federal Top mandarins have convened at the offices of PM&C to interrogate how optimal management structures will be implemented across the APS.
Last 12 months sees APS get bigger, and focus on placing ‘creativity’ at centre of work November 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal This year’s snapshot of the federal government’s workforce reported a 3.8% growth in staff numbers overall to 159,469 employees.
Will another public holiday dent productivity for the government’s ambitious APS agenda? September 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Career Advice For the APS, with a federal budget in October and the rescheduling of a parliamentary sitting, tomorrow’s public holiday is but another sunk 9-5.
Premium Insights and analysis Public service leaders told to take a leaf out of corporate talent hub September 16, 2022 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Effective leadership is a perspective and a style, says Department of Employment and Workplace Relations secretary Natalie James.
Thodey back for myGov user audit, handpicked for APS reform work September 16, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social An expert panel chaired by David Thodey is to conduct an audit of the federal government’s myGov site, beginning in a few weeks’ time.
Role models matter: Department secretaries reflect on what makes a good leader and public servant September 9, 2022 By Melissa Coade Career Matters David Fredericks expresses gratitude for the leadership PM&C boss Glyn Davis has shown public service leaders in the three months he has held his new role.
One week on: How the APS hierarchy and reclassification debate is going September 2, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal A 61-page document reviewing the shape and operation of the APS dropped last week, with some recommendations for urgent change. Here’s the status of the debate.
Premium Insights and analysis Podger pokes holes in review pushing for changes to APS classification August 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Culture The former APS boss says hitting the brakes on structural reform is a sensible move, urging for more serious research.
Bureaucrats mull over how to make a modern, more agile APS August 26, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal A new report mapping ways to reduce hierarchy in the APS and adopt more agile ways for government employees to work has landed.
