Resources

Our ability to respond to changing demands, and leverage the opportunities available to us, is underpinned by performance management practices that translate societal and Government expectations into individualised performance expectations for APS employees.

This framework helps public servants better engage with citizens, community and businesses.

A great resource for existing research to inform your policy advice. ANZSOG (the Australia and New Zealand School of Government) has a specific focus on government-focused research relevant to the public sector.

This OECD publication discusses how evaluation can help governments improve the design and implementation of public policies for better outcomes.

The Integrity Taskforce has taken a “birds-eye view” of the APS Integrity landscape, looking for gaps and opportunities to build on important work underway across the service.

The Open Policy Making Toolkit is a product of the UK Government's Open Policy Lab. Access a range of tools and techniques to assist the policy development process.

A ‘how to’ guide to service mapping for system stewards, policy makers and service providers working to improve human services.

Heads Up is a workplace mental health literacy resource developed by Beyond Blue. The website has information that is useful for supporting employees to look after their own mental health and support their colleague.

This Worker Information Sheet provides information and guidance to workers in Commonwealth regulated workplaces about workplace bullying and what assistance Comcare can provide in these cases.

The Government’s APS Reform Agenda and Delivering for Australians highlighted the need to build an integrated strategic approach to workforce management. The need to strengthen workforce planning capability to plan and develop the capabilities the APS needs for the future is becoming increasingly more critical.