Premium Columnists Where the department secretary chips are falling Friday June 24, 2022 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Onwards and upwards, then, to the new era of 16 portfolio departments and one extra secretary, so 17 secretaries altogether.
Government focus is on getting the right fit Thursday June 23, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks There are a number of surprises in the department secretary changes, yet all of the appointments are solid.
Premium Insights and analysis Mental health in the APS is not a problem to be fixed Wednesday June 8, 2022 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Government agencies' workplace response to mental health matters means thinking beyond silver-bullet solutions, say APSC's Sam Junor.
Premium Columnists Election 2022: Add seven new secretaries and a couple of senior agency heads? Friday May 20, 2022 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Let’s assume, for the sake of discussing machinery of government, that the mood for change translates to a major overhaul of the suite of portfolios.
Your round-up of IWD events around Canberra and some insight into what the departments are up to Sunday March 6, 2022 By Melissa Coade Culture International Women's Day (March 8) falls on Tuesday, and there’s a long list of events in Canberra and further afield for members of the APS.
APS staff from former political adviser roles bring advantages and drawbacks Wednesday March 2, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Both current and former APS commissioners say professionals who’ve worked in politics can enhance the public service. …
Premium Columnists Opportunity knocks for those with Secretary ambitions (but mind your head) Friday June 18, 2021 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks The drive to reach the top is not just about being close to political power, although that can be shockingly seductive. There’s a characteristic that…
Michele Bruniges and David Fredericks on fostering innovation in the APS Tuesday June 30, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Michele Bruniges says that encouraging staff to be creative sustainably and without overworking themselves could also keep the momentum going into the future.
New secretaries for Infrastructure and Environment departments Friday November 8, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News Two new secretaries have been appointed to lead the Australian Public Service. David Fredericks has been appointed to lead the Department of the Environment and…
