APS HR Workforce Strategy

The APS HR Workforce Strategy and Action Plan, called "HR: The People Profession," and the Pathways to Professionalisation Framework were launched on 4 August 2021 by Jacqui Curtis, Chief Operating Officer at the Australian Taxation Office. These tools are designed to help everyone in the Australian Public Service (APS) HR community build their skills, deliver better services, and grow as professionals. The strategy focuses on helping people improve their abilities, providing high-quality HR services, and lifting the standards of the whole profession.

The framework gives clear steps for HR employees at different stages in their careers, so they can see what skills they have now and what they need to develop next. These resources work alongside existing agency strategies and support a strong, capable, and agile APS workforce.

This learning experience has been provided by APS HR Profession.

Participant benefits

Gain opportunities for targeted development and skill-building, enabling them to grow their individual capability and better meet current and future workforce needs.
Drive the professionalisation of HR across the APS, participants can access more consistent standards and career development pathways, supporting advancement and recognition of HR expertise.
Delivering quality services. The strategy offers practical tools, resources, and best-practice guidance to help HR professionals deliver high-quality, consistent services within their agencies.
Empowering HR practitioners, managers, and leaders to actively participate in implementing the strategy, shaping both agency and broader APS HR practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.