Australian Public Service Commission

📣 The APS Academy is seeking agency expressions of interest in whole-of-APS graduate development opportunities for your 2025 intakes. Options include the APS Graduate Development Program, Whole of APS Graduate Event Series and Coaching. These opportunities can assist with meeting your graduate development needs or supplement your existing development programs. Don't miss out on this chance to invest in your future leaders! Expressions of interest are open until Friday 6 December 2024. For more information click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gutJ3Dnk or contact the team at apscgdp@apsc.gov.au with any questions. #GraduateDevelopment #OurAPS #AusPublicService

It’s Change Management Month! Together with the APS Change Management Centre of Excellence (Australian Department of Home Affairs), we have put together events to help government employees improve their skills in managing workplace changes. The theme is "Conversations that Matter" highlighting the importance of effective communication in navigating change. The month includes various free events, workshops and training sessions aimed at enhancing change management capabilities across different levels of the APS. Upcoming events in November 2024: • Change 101: Introduction to Organisational Change Management - 6 November • The APS Change Framework - 7 November • Staff: Your Role in Organisational Change - 12 November • Innovative Methodologies in Behavioral Science – 13 November • Staff: Your Role in Organisational Change - 14 November • Building an Enterprise Change Function from the Ground Up - 18 November • Managers: Supporting Your Team through Change - 19 November • MasterCraft Series - Leading Through Change and Uncertainty - 20 November • Executives: Your Role as a Change Sponsor - 22 November • Working at the Margins - 26 November • Implementing APS Reform, Learnings from the Perspective of Enterprise-Change - 27 November • Change in Action - Delivering Whole of Government Change - 28 November, 10:00 • Introduction to Applied Behavioural Insights with BETA - 29 November • Change Management Month – Networking and Reflections - 29 November These events provide an opportunity to learn about effective change management practices, network with peers, and gain insights from experienced professionals. For more details, visit the APS Academy website https://lnkd.in/gSVSr9Sg #ChangeManagement #OurAPS #AusPublicService

The November issue of MyAcademy newsletter is out now! Highlights this month: • Reflect on the importance of stewardship and leadership in the APS. • Learn about Mosaic 2, supporting APS 6 to SES leaders in promoting cultural diversity and preventing racial discrimination. • Discover how building a digital map of Human Services can enhance policy insights and foster better decisions. 📖 Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gHiEvBia #MyAcademy #Read #newsletter #FindOutMore #OurAPS

#ICYMI there's an interesting article from the Office of National Intelligence on 'Structuring your Thinking and Structured Analytic Techniques'. This method helps you gather and identify information in a systematic way, useful for both policy development and intelligence work. If you find it interesting and you work for the Commonwealth government, you can sign up for the 'Introduction to Structured Analytic Techniques' course through NIA Learning. To stay updated on new learning and development resources across the APS, subscribe to the MyAcademy newsletter. https://lnkd.in/gxWxvp9J #OurAPS #Upskill

Congratulations to all award recipients and our First Nations unit on receiving the Kerry Kennedy Award 👏

Make sure to listen to the latest #WorkwithPurpose IPAA ACT podcast on the importance of CALD representation in the public service.

The APS aims to reflect Australia's diverse population at all levels, particularly in senior positions. To track progress, a benchmark of 24% CALD SES representation has been set. We will collaborate with agencies to implement this benchmark, focusing on ensuring cultural safety, strengthening cultural literacy and capability, and removing structural barriers. Reporting will be conducted on a whole-of-APS basis, with individual agency heads being held accountable for progress. This approach acknowledges the importance of diversity in leadership and aims to create a more inclusive and representative APS that can effectively serve Australia's diverse communities. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gwE2BhKX #OurAPS #Diversity #InclusiveAPS

Great to build regional university talent pipelines for the APS data and digital workforce! #OurAPS

Check out this month’s free #APSacademy MasterCraft Series events! • James Martin Institute - Futures: The where, what, and how of automation and AI in governments Date: 17 October 2024 Learn about automation in state and local governments in NSW and how it can help develop Australian AI governance. • CFO Conversations - Financial Sustainability Date: 22 October 2024 Part of Finance and Accounting month, hosted by the Australian Government Department of Finance. Join a panel discussion on financial sustainability in the public sector, covering financial strategy, long-term planning, financial risks, and governance. Find out more and join these events: https://lnkd.in/gFg9UyJf #APSAcademy #UpSKill

This World Mental Health Day, consider how you might strengthen your skills of connecting with those around you. Being able to connect with others is both a skill and an essential part of maintaining our mental health. Practicing this skill can help to build a positive culture in the workplace. All Australian public servants have access to ‘Connections: core capabilities for workplace peer supporters’ an e-learning suite on APSLearn, it provides foundational skills of deep listening, boundary setting, and creating safe and supportive spaces. World Mental Health Day is a reminder to make the time to check in with ourselves and with those around us. To register for the Connections course, visit theAPSLearn website: https://lnkd.in/g-my9qSR The themes of this message and of World Mental Health Day may be emotionally impactful to some people. Please consider if there’s any support you may need and reach out to someone you trust. Alternatively you can contact a trained service provided such as your EAP or Lifeline on 13 11 14. #OurAPS #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay #Learning