Resources
Access our publications for more information on APS Reform.
Stewardship Communication Materials for agencies
This content has been created to assist you to communicate with staff in your department or agency about public consultation on the addition of stewardship to the APS Values. Content can be used on your intranet pages, messages to staff, or any other internal channels.
Secretaries Board Communique 8 March 2023
APS ReformThe Board agreed an approach to engage APS staff in developing an APS Purpose Statement (Recommendation 6 of the Thodey Review). Draft Terms of Reference will be developed for agreement by the Board.
Register your interest for the APS Surge Reserve today
The APS Surge Reserve provides the APS with a strengthened capacity to mobilise APS staff. It will help Australians and their communities deliver critical government services to withstand and recover from major disasters or emergencies. Now is the time to help the Australian community and build your skills through the APS Surge Reserve.
Review of Public Sector Board Appointments Processes
The Government has appointed Ms Lynelle Briggs AO to lead a Review of public sector board appointments processes. The Review forms part of the Government’s Public Service Reform Agenda, under the priority area of an APS that embodies integrity in everything it does.
Message from Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM
Hello! Welcome to the first APS Reform newsletter. This newsletter will bring you monthly updates on APS Reform, as well as top articles and stories from our website.
Citizen perspectives on public services during life events
In 2021, the APS Reform Office asked Monash University to research how Australians were accessing services during different life events. The research shows how public service needs vary across many agencies and levels of government. The research helps the APS Reform Office understand how services can best support Australians during life events.
Young adults' experiences with Australian public services
In 2020, the Department asked Monash University to research how young people experience Australian public services.
State of the Service Report 2021-22
The Australian Public Service (APS) Commissioner, Mr Peter Woolcott AO, released the 25th State of the Service Report on Wednesday 23 November 2022.
$72.9 million to build a public service for the future
On Tuesday 25 October 2022, the Treasurer delivered the 2022–23 Budget. The Budget included $72.9 million to start delivering on the Government’s APS Reform plan including:
Trust in Australian public services: 2022 Annual Report
This report has detailed findings on people’s levels of trust and satisfaction of Australian public services.
Secretaries Board
The Secretaries Board leads and governs the Australian Public Service (APS) as an integrated organisation with a shared vision and purpose.
A message to the APS from the Minister for the Public Service