APS HR Profession Strategy

The APS HR Workforce Strategy, HR: The People Profession, and the Pathways to Professionalisation Framework provide a shared vision for strengthening human resources capability across the Australian Public Service. Together, these resources support the development of a skilled, connected and future-focused HR profession by establishing professional standards, capability expectations and career development pathways for HR practitioners at all stages of their careers.

Participant benefits

• Gain a better understanding of how HR contributes to organisational performance, workforce capability and APS reform.
• Identify opportunities to support their professional growth and career development within the HR profession.
• Build awareness of the knowledge, behaviours and attributes associated with effective HR practice.
• Strengthen their ability to deliver client-focused, strategic and evidence-informed HR services.
• Connect their development goals with recognised APS HR professional pathways and capability expectations.

Suitable for

HR practitioners, HR leaders, workforce planners, people and culture professionals, learning and development practitioners, recruitment specialists, organisational development practitioners, and employees interested in building a career in human resources within the APS.

What this resource covers

• The strategic priorities for strengthening the APS HR profession and uplifting workforce capability.
• The three pillars of the APS HR Workforce Strategy: growing individual capability, delivering consistent high-quality services, and maturing the HR profession.
• Professional standards, behaviours and leadership attributes expected of APS HR practitioners.
• Career pathways, development opportunities and capability expectations across different career stages.
• Tools and guidance to support workforce planning, succession planning, professional development and career progression..