Australian public service

Almost 9,000 new public service positions have been created since last year’s budget, including 5,816 previously contracted roles.

Big boost in numbers as APS and non-APS agencies replenished with staff to cement in service delivery improvements and permanent headcount.

Paul Brereton updated the secretaries board on the work of the NAAC and asked for their backing in conducting the public sector-wide survey.

Jane Hume claims the standard of service from the Commonwealth public service has dropped despite the introduction of 10,000 more mandarins.

Walkouts hit the Australian Submarine Corporation, leaving wage talks underwater. The row over remuneration is over WA staff 17% ahead of SA staff.

Chalmers’ comments came two weeks before the federal Budget, and months short of the 80th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Conference.

APSC data reveals which public service agencies had the most CALD employees last year, and which had the fewest.

Robyn Kruk briefed the secretaries board on the emerging themes of Australia’s pandemic-response review and progress of stakeholder engagement.

The CALD employment strategy sets out clear standards and expectations that the APS needs to better reflect the community it serves.

Gen Z and the public sector workplace are evolving in continuously intertwining lines, with advancement in technology, focus on diversity and inclusion and work-life balance.

Management is better off not using the ‘we value our staff’ phrase in corporate planning documents unless the staff themselves can confirm they are truly valued.