Academics’ deep and broad knowledge, expertise, and networks are a vital resource for the public service. Learn more of the range of mechanisms to find potential academic partners to support the work of the APS.
Partnership
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Latest news
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One way to build deeper partnerships with academia and bring expert knowledge and skills directly into APS teams is through academic fellowships. This article outlines the benefits and processes for hosting academic fellows with the Australian public service.
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Supporting the secondment of public servants into university schools is one mechanism to build bridges between the two sectors, enhance research applicability, and knowledge transfer. This article describes the benefits and processes for establishing an academic secondment.
Programs
The APS Engagement and Partnerships Capability Hub supports APS employees and agencies to build their capacity to genuinely partner and engage to develop more fit-for-purpose policies and services. This includes partnering with First Nations people, communities and organisations, and engaging with people and communities, non-government sectors, academia and industries.
Resources
Find guidance papers and a directory of links to essential public administration resources to support the partnership between the APS and Ministerial offices.
The Charter of Partnerships and Engagement sets out principles for improving the way the APS puts people and business at the centre of policy, implementation and delivery.
The First Nations Partnerships Playbook is an APS resource to guide public servants to build strong and enduring partnerships with First Nations peoples, communities and organisations.
Designed for all APS levels, this pathway helps you map a learning journey to build skills in engagement and partnership.