Resources

Use this Allyship toolkit to better understand how to support behavioural change and cultural safety and to address racism and unconscious bias.

This is the website and final report for the independent review panel of the the Australian Public Service (APS) led by David Thodey AO.

​​Recorded in June 2025, this panel recording explores integrity in a complex APS, positive leadership, integrity creep and balancing personal with organisational integrity.​

The Secretaries Talent Council, with the endorsement of the Secretaries Board have identified the leadership capabilities considered critical for success in the most senior roles in the APS.

The ILS provides capability development guidance for individuals and agencies in the form of descriptions and behaviours for all levels in the Australian Public Service.

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.

Professor Robert Cialdini developed what he describes as ‘six universal principles of persuasion’. These fundamental human states allow leaders to increase the likelihood of influencing others.

Gabriele Oettingen presents the ‘WOOP’ model which is a practical, accessible, evidence based mental strategy that people can use to find and fulfil their wishes and change their habits.

‘Broaden and Build’ theory explores how broadening our perspectives and actions, we tend to build important and lasting physical, intellectual, psychological and social resources.

Brene Brown informs leaders how they can give constructive and honest feedback from a place of engagement, rather than judgment. She calls it ‘Sitting on the same side of the table,’ as someone.