Bargaining talks on APS conditions falter as further strikes loom Careers An ambitious deadline to settle an APS pay deal quickly is coming unstuck. Information sessions of the pay offer don’t start until next week.
Federal police association cautions APSC over stalling their pay negotiations September 6, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Federal The worst-paid cops in the country are preparing a crackdown on bosses unwilling to talk and say they will initiate legal action to force formal discussions.
APS pay breakdown hits Defence September 4, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence AUKUS recruitment just got some bad news when it comes to pay packets, with technical staff being sidelined in APS pay negotiations.
Government had plenty of time to work out legislative reform agenda, says Podger August 31, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal Former APS commissioner Andrew Podger wants a firm commitment from ministers on what future legislative APS reform change will be.
How to navigate the APS integrity landscape: Latest official guidance for whistleblowers August 30, 2023 By Melissa Coade Culture Everything you need to know as a public servant considering avenues to raise the alarm over alleged corruption or wrongdoing in government.
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.
No silver bullet for secretary terminations, says APS commissioner August 29, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal Gordon de Brouwer calls for a flexible system for the termination of department heads.
Premium Insights and analysis How rushed decisions can be public enemy number one in public administration August 29, 2023 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Here’s what mandarins have to do to improve outcomes for the community if they are serious about public service.
Premium Insights and analysis Productivity crunch time for APS pay rises August 28, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Australian Capital Territory The government’s new public service pay offer will drop within hours. But is a smaller, better-paid APS something CPSU members will go for?
APS pay row could drag out for months August 28, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social A new APS pay offer set to land today is unlikely to secure agreement. The CPSU declares it will pay the long game to secure lasting wins.
Top bureaucrats pore over APS digital and data report, unfolding robodebt fallout August 23, 2023 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology The APS secretaries board meeting saw the signing off on the first biannual report of a new digital and data committee.
Poor APS tech wages turbocharge gender pay deficit August 22, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Careers The Australian Public Service is paying a lot of people above their wage band. Nobody can tell why some public service staff are paid more.
Slow progress on gender pay gap but APS figures better than national results August 21, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal The gender pay gap in the Australian Public Service has narrowed over the past 12 months to 5.2%, according to remuneration data.
SES base salaries increased more than non-SES in 2022 August 18, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry Car-related allowances, SES being able to negotiate individually, and SES transferring between agencies contributed to the increase.
Services Australia staff walk-out over pay, slashed conditions August 15, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Agency moves over performance management; gets reflux over the redefinition of lunchtime to 11.30am, roster rejigging and more call snooping.