View the feedback we received on the Priorities for Change released by the APS Review Panel on 19 March 2019. The discussion forum was open from 19 March – 2 May, 2019
PRIORITY FOR CHANGE: Strengthen the culture, governance and leadership model
- Common purpose and vision that unites and inspires the APS
- Secretaries Board driving outcomes across government and APS performance
- A defined 'head of service' and 'head of people'
- Clarity and confidence in the appointment and expectations of secretaries
- Genuine transparency and accountability for delivering outcomes for Australians
PRIORITY FOR CHANGE: Build a flexible APS operating model
- Dynamic ways of working and structures to empower individuals and teams – making collaboration the norm
- Strategic allocation of funds and resources to outcomes and essential investment
- Networked enabling systems and common processes across the service
PRIORITY FOR CHANGE: Invest in capability and talent development
- Professionalised functions across the service to deepen expertise
- Empowered managers accountable for developing people and teams
- Strategic recruitment, development and mobility to build the workforce of the future
- 21st century delivery, regulation and policy capabilities
- Policy advice that integrates social, economic, security and international perspectives
PRIORITY FOR CHANGE: Develop stronger internal and external partnerships
- Seamless services and local solutions designed and delivered with states, territories and other partners
- An open APS, accountable for sharing information and engaging widely
- Strategic, service-wide approaches to procurement to deliver better value and outcomes for Australians
- Ministers supported through easier access to APS expertise and insights and formal recognition of distinct role of ministerial advisors
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