SMART work design is an essential tool for APS leaders to create healthier teams and better work.
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2026-27 Course Calendar
One calendar. A year of capability development.
Build your AI Foundations
Explore practical tools, courses and events to support your responsible use of AI in the APS
Embark on your APS Craft journey
Understand the capabilities that all public servants need to perform their craft.
APS Professions
Learn more about the various APS Professional Streams and join an APS Professions community.
Explore Learning Experiences
Search courses, upcoming course-sessions, events and resources to assist you in your APS career.
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The APS CALD Sponsorship Program supports high-potential CALD EL2 employees to prepare for SES roles through sponsorship, coaching, leadership development and networking, building a more diverse APS leadership pipeline.
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Professor Beth Noveck shares how Democratic AI can strengthen trust, engagement and leadership, helping APS staff apply AI responsibly.
Monthly Focus
Learn about protective security arrangements in the public service, including physical security, information security and cyber security.
The APS AI Learning Pathway is your guided starting point for building confidence and capability with AI in your everyday work.
The Australian Government Directory provides a trusted reference to government entities, portfolios and key contacts, helping APS staff understand structures, support collaboration and access current organisational information.
Upcoming Sessions
Upcoming Events
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Australia wide (Virtual)
The Government relies on sound, informed and well-reasoned policy and legal advice to effectively deliver its commitments.
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Australia wide (Virtual)
This session equips leaders with practical tools and strategies to address workforce risks and challenges within their teams. Attendees will gain evidence-based insights and learn how to build engaged, high-performing teams through effective workforce management.
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Australia wide (Virtual)
This session will cover key design decisions, development challenges, lessons learned and how Wayfinder combines conversational AI, workflow automation, and document generation.
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Australia wide (Virtual)
Explore the power of linked data for policy: hear experts discuss national infrastructure, practical tips, and case studies in disability, mobility, inequality, APS careers, and more. Learn its use and limits.
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