Services Australia seeking ADHD recruits after outsource cull Career Matters If the workforce should reflect the community, the boss just got a mirror. Broader mindsets make for more inclusive employment options.
Premium Columnists Budget 2024: For the public service, it’s the vision thing, a handful of ticks and a major mumbo-jumbo alert May 10, 2024 By Verona Burgess Career Matters A look back at last year’s preface to budget paper no. 4 (BP4, Agency Resourcing), which is where the government presents its idea of an APS.
How social media can develop your public sector career March 25, 2024 By Naufal Virindra Career Matters Reputations aren’t built overnight; future job candidates may be sourced through online channels. Make the most of social media.
New ATO pay deal approved swiftly by Fair Work Commission March 22, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Career Matters Extra money is to flow before Easter with the new APS workplace conditions and entitlements taking effect from March 28.
The five most in-demand skills in the government sector in 2024 March 18, 2024 By Bernadette Bentley Career Matters A government recruitment agency says there’s been a spike in demand in for specific jobs nationally and lists the strong in-demand skills.
Does ethics pay? January 24, 2024 By David Schmidtchen Career Matters Ethical decision-makers know a firm’s leadership and culture will support them when a decision is about impact, not profit.
Premium Insights and analysis What merit has to do with hiring a woman in the public service if gender equality is a consideration January 18, 2024 By Melissa Coade Career Matters Definitive HR guidance for hiring panels is needed to avoid unconscious bias that is negatively impacting women’s chances of landing a job.
PwC refugee Scyne gets government green light, but Finance warned of ‘critical deficiencies’ October 13, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Career Matters Katy Gallagher has been given frank and fearless advice on Scyne by ethicists engaged by Finance, and duly parked it.
Four ways to improve your negotiation skills in the public sector September 1, 2023 By Sandra Naranjo Bautista Career Matters Cross-sector collaboration problems are common roadblocks of project implementation. Basic negotiation skills can help,
NSW transport boss reveals Minns friendship, Labor links September 1, 2023 By Luke Costin and Duncan Murray Career Matters Former Labor staffer Josh Murray rejected any suggestion that he was part of a ‘conspiracy’ to take on the lucrative NSW transport secretary role.
Parliament’s own independent HR agency coming soon August 11, 2023 By Melissa Coade Career Matters The establishment of the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service is one step closer, with a bill introduced in parliament on Thursday.
APS casuals face bust-up over loading rise to 25% August 10, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Career Matters Federal public sector union tells Albo to pony up; temps are fed-up with being dudded and prepare to take a stand over paltry penalties.
CPSU digs in over flexible work as a permanent APS workplace right July 10, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Career Matters APS bargaining is getting to the pointy end. The public service union has moved to head off labelling working from home as a perk.
Minns talks ICAC reform after Berejiklian corruption finding, high fives on hold June 30, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Career Matters The problem with horror show trials is that everyone just wants more, as Berejiklian gets the equivalent of a free neck tattoo.
Movers & Shakers: SES elevations at Defence, DFAT, ONI and DISR June 30, 2023 By The Mandarin Career Matters Queen of the tracks, countering modern slavery, national legal assistance review, independent biosecurity commission, and lots more.