Today the Australian Public Service Commission has launched three new Australian Public Service (APS) professional streams. The programs are APS procurement and contract management, evaluation and complex project management practices.
This is a significant next step in the Albanese Government’s determination to uplift the capability of the APS.
Australian Public Service Commissioner, Dr Gordon de Brouwer has appointed six Profession co-heads. Each co-head will bring the expertise and leadership required to embed these disciplines into the APS.
Procurement and Contract Management
- Richard Windeyer (Department of Finance), Deputy Secretary Commercial Group
- Julia Pickworth (Department of Industry, Science and Resources), Deputy Secretary Industry and Commercialisation Group
Evaluation
- Dr Shane Johnson (Treasury), First Assistant Secretary Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy Division
- Pia Andrews (Department of Home Affairs), Chief Data Officer, Data and Economic Analysis Centre
Complex Project Management
- Chris Deeble (Department of Defence), Deputy Secretary Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group
- Dr Liz Develin (Department of Health and Aged Care), Deputy Secretary Primary and Community Care
The APS Professions model is a staff capability building initiative aimed at enhancing the skills and expertise across the APS.
The Evaluation Profession will improve APS capability in rigorous impact evaluation, including randomised trials.
The APS Professions model has already significantly improved APS capability in Human Resources, Data and Digital specialist expertise within the APS.
The model continues to evolve, ensuring targeted training and professional development within the APS aligns with the expectations of the Australian people.
This initiative is part of the broader APS Reform agenda to ensure that our Australian public service has capability to do its job well, and to deliver for every Australian.
Investing in these new Professions prepares the APS to meet future challenges and to adapt to developments in the way government serves the Australian people.
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister Patrick Gorman
“The new APS Professions are an investment in the people who deliver policy and programs that benefit Australians.”
“By investing in specialist streams, we can equip the public service to address the challenges ahead in the interaction of government, people and technology.”
“As our world changes, so too must the APS. By focusing on these critical areas, we are preparing for the future and providing outstanding service for every Australian.”
“I encourage interested APS employees to join a Profession. This is an opportunity to build expertise in high-demand areas, advance your career, and serve Australia now and into the future.”