Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Government Administration & Politics

    Primary location

    16 Furzer Street Phillip ACT 2606
    The Australian Public Service Commission is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity within the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio.Our Statutory responsibilities are detailed in the Public Service Act 1999 and include to:develop, promote, review and evaluate APS employment policies and practicesfacilitate continuous improvement in people management throughout the APScontribute to learning and development and career managementcontribute to and foster leadership in the APSprovide advice and assistance on public service matters to entitiespromote high standards of integrity and conduct in the APS.The APSC also provides resources to support the Merit Protection Commissioner.We operate under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.We employ around 200 staff, and have offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

    Reviews overview

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    What’s it like working at Australian Public Service Commission?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    The Australian Public Service Commission demonstrates a strong commitment to digital transformation and is open to remote working opportunities. Employees appreciate the exposure to unique investigations and intelligence capabilities, providing a dynamic working environment, as well as the independence and self-management offered by the roles. They also value the opportunity to work with highly professional and decent colleagues, the new office facilities, easy-going teams, good communication, and approachable managers, and the permanence compared to other work.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as the inherent challenges of digital transformation and cultural change, a weak management culture in some groups, a perceived low regard for subject matter expertise, high staff turnover, limited leadership and mentorship to guide the organisation, limited opportunities for career advancement, challenges in obtaining full-time employment with many labour hire staff, and no opportunities for contract extensions reported by some employees.

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    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Subject Matter Expert
    Mar 2025
    Canberra ACT 26001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    A great place to work
    The good thingsExcellent commitment to Digital Transformation
    The challengesDigital transformation and cultural change are inherently challenging, but that is to be expected!
    1.0
    Assistant Director
    Feb 2024
    Canberra ACT 2600Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Probably wouldn't recommend.
    The good thingsOrganisation is open to remote working opportunities. Some highly dedicated and professional staff.
    The challengesWeak management culture in many groups. Low regard for subject matter expertise. High turnover of staff.
    2.0
    EL 1 Executive Officer
    Oct 2023
    Sydney NSW 200011 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    Overall my experience was good, and I was exposed to many different types of crime and intelligence operations both domestically and internationally.
    The good thingsExposure to unique investigations and intelligence capability. Can be a dynamic working environment.
    The challengesLimited leadership and mentorship, to guide the organisation in a positive and clear direction.
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