Data Professions members' community

The Data Professions help build data and digital capability in the public sector. They provide communities for professionals working at all levels of government - local, state and federal. 

Why is this community important?

The APS Data Profession community is important because it builds workforce capability, drives evidence-based public policy, and connects data specialists across government. It ensures agencies treat data as a secure national asset to improve public services.

Benefits of joining this Profession?

• Connect with your peers across government.
• Access training programs.
• Learn from active community meetups and events. 

Who is this Profession suitable for

Australian Government officials who plan to or are undertaking data activities within their agency. This community also open to state, territory and local government employees. 

Sub-communities

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Building Data Capability
• Data Governance and Stewardship Programs
• Data Profession Community
• Data sharing and integration
• Geospatial Community
• Graduate Data Network
• Innovation
• Longitudinal Studies Community of Practice (CoP)
• Women in Data and Digital