Commonwealth employment services broken, in need of major rebuild

A report says the Commonwealth employment system is making people more unemployable.

3 December, 2023

ANAO shares insights on public sector probity

The national audit office has released an insights report to guide government officials who are responsible for managing probity risks.

16 October, 2023

Queensland state schools to trial AI

A teaching tool that uses artificial intelligence will be trialed in 10 Queensland state schools.

7 October, 2023

Risk profile says councils a vulnerable target for organised crime

Key corruption risks for councils include becoming the target of organised crime, according to a new risk profile.

29 September, 2023

1,000 apprentices to join NSW public sector workforce by 2026

The NSW budget will fund public service employers $93.5 million to take on new trainees.

25 September, 2023

SA commits to universal preschool for 3-year-olds

South Australia will provide universal preschool for three-year-olds by 2032 in response the recommendations of a royal commission.

31 August, 2023

Education department gets F for protecting school principals

The number, complexity and pace of government initiatives is taking its toll on Victoria’s school principals

5 July, 2023

NSW govt funds councils $25k to train planners

Grants totalling $25,000 are on offer for rural and regional councils to fund planning cadetships.

19 May, 2023

Dominello to direct new digital platforms research hub

Former NSW minister Victor Dominello has landed a job leading a new digital research initiative.

2 May, 2023

Standards Aus, OBC design fire safety training module

Standards Australia and the NSW Building Commissioner have jointly developed an online fire door safety training course.

24 April, 2023

Local government facing shortfall of building surveyors

Victorian local government is facing a collective shortfall of more than 120 building services staff, a  survey of councils suggests.

8 March, 2023

Young people want to learn about APS at school

A national survey of young people has backed the introduction of targeted high school classes about the APS.

27 November, 2022

Governments need to offer formal skills training

In the battle to attract and retain skilled workforces, governments need to offer formal training opportunities.

19 October, 2022

Councils key to addressing workforce shortages: ALGA

Councils say they are keen to do their bit to help train and upskill the nation’s future workforce, but need more financial support to do it.

5 September, 2022