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Public servants need to be able to share data across departments, and even jurisdictions, says Gaetjens September 15, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The coronavirus pandemic has drawn attention to issues that require the federal and state governments to work together, highlighting the need for public servants across
Challenging tradition and throwing out the checklists has prepared the ATO for COVID-19, according to Chris Jordan August 18, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Reinventing the Australian Taxation Office by abandoning traditional, overly bureaucratic processes has enabled it to efficiently deliver crucial support measures to the public during COVID-19,
COVID-19 response: Collaborative effort across sectors and within national cabinet is ‘remarkable’, says WA public sector commissioner Sharyn O’Neill August 5, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Strong partnerships with the public and working towards a common goal have been key aspects of the Western Australian Public Service’s response to the coronavirus
‘The world wins at that struggle’: Mike Pezzullo on embracing uncertainty July 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Rapidly redeploying teams and utilising their capabilities across the Australian Public Service will be the “permanent way of operating” in the post-pandemic world, according to
Michele Bruniges and David Fredericks on fostering innovation in the APS June 30, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The coronavirus pandemic has required many public servants to adapt to new roles and tackle challenges outside of their field, according to Department of Industry,
Brendan Murphy, Caroline Edwards on what moved Australia through COVID-19 June 16, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Chief medical officer Dr Brendan Murphy hopes to make the Department of Health the best workplace it can be when he commences in his new
ASIO boss Mike Burgess warns of rise of extremism in Australia during COVID-19 June 9, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Australia’s safety against security threats has weakened during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the director-general of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, Mike Burgess. Burgess recently
‘The greatest opportunity’: DPC head Chris Eccles on Victoria’s data-driven COVID response and challenging conventions June 5, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The coronavirus pandemic has spurred the Victorian Public Service to come up with innovative ways of delivering services that will likely last into the future,
How the bushfires and COVID-19 have helped Australia’s defence sector become more agile May 26, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Recent events have required the Department of Defence and the Australian Defence Force to be more flexible than ever before, according to Defence secretary Greg
‘Whole-of-community’: how the ACT’s size has strengthened its COVID-19 effort May 19, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Australian Capital Territory Two bureaucrats from the ACT Public Service have detailed how their jurisdiction has utilised its small size to respond to the coronavirus pandemic while continuing
Home Affairs’ Cheryl-anne Moy encourages future leaders to get outside of their comfort zone May 15, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Career Advice The Australian Public Service’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of having a diverse workforce that offers a range of skill sets,