Data, digital and cyber workforce plan

The Australian Government's Data, Digital and Cyber Workforce Plan outlines a coordinated approach to building the workforce capabilities needed to support the ambitions of the Data and Digital Government Strategy and the Australian Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030. The plan focuses on attracting, developing and retaining data, digital and cyber professionals across the Australian Public Service, ensuring agencies have the skills and expertise required to deliver modern, secure and user-focused government services.

Participant benefits

• Gain a deeper understanding of the external factors and emerging trends shaping government transformation. 
• Build awareness of how data, digital and cyber professionals contribute to government priorities and public outcomes.
• Understand the common workforce challenges facing agencies and the impacts on service delivery. 
• Explore how collaboration and coordinated action across the APS can address capability gaps and workforce needs.
• Develop greater appreciation of the skills and capabilities required to support the future of government services.

What this resource covers

• The workforce challenges affecting data, digital and cyber capability across the APS. 
• Strategic priorities for attracting, developing and retaining specialist talent. 
• Workforce-wide approaches to capability uplift, collaboration and professional development. 
• The role of the APS workforce in delivering the Government's data, digital and cyber security objectives. 
• Actions and initiatives designed to strengthen capability and build a sustainable workforce over time.