Digital Profession

The Digital Profession aims to lift the digital capability of the Australian Public Service (APS), to transform service delivery and build a government fit for the digital age.

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The APS Digital Profession assists towards driving innovation and efficiency across the APS. The profession strives to uplift digital capability to transform government services and equip employees for the digital age. Learn about the APS Data, Digital and Cyber Workforce Plan 2025-30 and how we will build a capable, sustainable and future-ready workforce.

Head of the Digital Profession

As the Digital Profession Head, Chris Fechner, Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Transformation Agency, Chris is committed to building the digital capability of the APS to deliver smart, secure and trusted public services.

Who is this Profession suitable for?

Employees who are starting or growing their digital career and want to lead in a digital role. It is also beneficial for those who want to grow digital capability and diversity in their organisation.

The Digital Profession has two levels of membership:

  1. Practitioner membership is for people with digital experience who are employees of any government agency. It provides access to opportunities for mentorship, learning and collaboration, and members-only training and events.
  2. Associate membership is for those who are interested in keeping up with the digital world, contributing to its development, and are looking joining as a practitioner in future. Associate members receive newsletters with information on government digital trends and access to complimentary tools and resources.

Benefits of joining this Profession

  • Contribute to driving digital transformation across government services.
  • Learn how to maximise certain technologies that may become beneficial for the Australian community.
  • Develop skills to design and build user-centred systems and other digital platforms.
  • Partake in digital projects across the APS.
  • Partake in activities to help shape digital innovation. 

 

For more information, visit the APS Digital Profession.

Resources

APS Digital Professional Stream Strategy
The Digital Professional Stream Strategy is a structured way to build and uplift the core digital expertise of leadership and the workforce. It outlines the 6 broad themes and signature initiatives that will bring the strategy to life and create momentum.
Content Strategy Guide
A content strategy sets the foundation for the creation, structure and governance of content. You should apply a content strategy when building new services or redesigning web content, or for big changes such as machinery-of-government updates.
Data, digital and cyber workforce plan
The Data, Digital and Cyber Workforce Plan provides a coordinated approach to attract, develop and retain people with skills in these areas of growing need.
Digital Service Standard
For designers of digital services, the Australian Government Digital Service Standard sets out the best-practice principles that are simple, clear and fast.
AI for Policy People
This practical AI for public servants workshop delivers tangible insights on how AI tools work and how to apply them. It demonstrates an extensive array of real work use-case examples to seed your ideas.
AI Plan for the Australian Public Service 2025

The APS AI Plan sets out how the Australian Public Service will harness artificial intelligence to deliver better services faster, for all Australians.

Craft Conversations – Digital and Data Professions
This video was recorded in May 2022 at the APS Academy’s Craft Conversations event for the Digital and Data Professions. In it, the Head of the Data Profession and the Head of the Digital Profession share their experiences of the APS.
Craft Conversations – The Digital Regulator
Using data and digitisation for oversight and enforcement is increasingly part of the work of most regulators. This recorded panel discussion gives an overview for regulators who are not data specialists. Recorded in May 2022.
GovAI Knowledge Hub
The GovAI Knowledge Hub helps you learn how AI works, what it can and can’t do, and how to use it in your work. Explore resources, courses, and interactive tools.
MasterCraft Series – ​AI in Government and AI's role in capability and learning​
​​This event delved into how AI technologies can be leveraged to enhance of government operations, improve service delivery, and foster innovation in policy formation.​
​​GovAI Generative AI​
This is a safe place where you can experiment with multiple Generative AI tools to learn about their capabilities and how to use them effectively.
APS Mobility Opportunities
The Digital Profession Member Community helps you find opportunities to work across government, collaborate and share crucial digital talent on projects.
Data and Digital Professions members' community
Join a community of data and digital professionals at all levels of government. Connect with your peers, access training and learn from community meetups.
Design and Research Community of Practice
This Community is for Digital Profession members interested in human centred design, user experience, user research and service design. It is a safe and inclusive space to share best practice, connect with peers, share experiences, and solve shared problems.

Courses

Coaching for Women in Data and Digital (C4WID) Program
The Coaching for Women in Data and Digital (C4WID) Program focuses on group coaching to help you develop leadership skills in data and digital related roles within the public sector. The program will help you reflect on your strengths, values and career goals, and dedicate time to professional growth in a supportive context.
Human Centred Design 101
This program introduces the principles, tools and techniques of Human Centred Design and how to apply them to service/policy design and implementation.
Skills Framework for the Information Age - SFIA
This program educates Australian Public Service (APS) staff on the SFIA framework and how agencies can use it. It is designed as a series of information sessions.
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