Resources

This ANZSOG research paper, prepared for the Australian Public Service Review Panel, reviews the APS relationships with Ministers and their offices.

Delivering for Australians outlines the Government’s reform agenda in response to the independent review of the APS.

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

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.

Caroline Webb (2018) discusses the ‘discover-defend axis’ which is a model showing that the brain has two ‘modes’ which shape the way humans interact.

Lisa Lahey (2017) explores how leaders can transcend habitual patterns, and considers how to navigate change and complexity.

Any APS or Parliamentary Service employee (ongoing, non-ongoing or casual) may apply for an independent review of an action or decision that affects their employment. (subject to certain exceptions).

A video outlining the Caretaker Conventions and providing guidance for APS employees on how to conduct themselves.