Premium Insights and analysis Ancient perspectives, modern policy: why we need more Indigenous senior public servants, and how strong political leadership could make it happen Community & Social Earlier this year, 78 senior bureaucrats descended from the first peoples of Australia and New Zealand argued public services should have at least the same
Tax Office special entry recruitment scheme targets refugees, veterans and primary caregivers March 30, 2017 By Stephen Easton Career Advice The Australian Taxation Office has established a special-entry recruitment program targeted at military veterans, refugees and people who want to work part-time. The ATO has
Video: how the Department of Comms is fixing performance management March 9, 2017 By Stephen Easton News As part of last week’s celebration of the current Australian Public Service reform gospel, Sandra McPhee’s Unlocking Potential, the APS Commission asked agencies to demonstrate
New Commonwealth recruiting slogan: 'Shape Australia. Create your Future.' March 2, 2017 By Stephen Easton News The new employment brand for the Australian Public Service is “Shape Australia. Create your Future.” The tagline that will grace upcoming recruitment campaigns and, it
'Huge increase' in quality job applicants: the diversity dividend September 19, 2016 By David Donaldson Features Promoting diversity and flexible working isn’t just about feeling good — if done well, it might increase the number of talented people wanting to work at your
APSC launches Indigenous employment service August 8, 2016 By David Donaldson News The Australian Public Service Commission is hoping to lead a shift away from a “bums on seats” approach to Indigenous employment. It’s rolling out a new
We can't afford stars in the 'team sport' of cybersecurity April 22, 2016 By Stephen Easton Features The federal agencies responsible for cyber security say their joined-up approach is starting to pay dividends, but challenges remain around building relationships with industry, and