Public Calling - Support for APS agencies and Indigenous employees

The Commission is working towards improving the number of Indigenous Australians working in the APS and their prospects for career development.

From this page you can find out about the steps being taken by the Commission and the APS to help Indigenous Australians.

Building an Indigenous employment strategy kit
The Commission has released an Indigenous Employment Strategy kit to assist agencies in building their own Indigenous employment strategy.
The kit is available online along with a list of resources and Menu of actions.

Australian Public Service Horizons Secondment Programme 2009
Horizons is a unique opportunity, for Indigenous employees at the APS 4 level - EL1 level, to achieve career goals and enhance career progression opportunities through a 6 month secondment in an other APS agency. Horizons gives participants the opportunity to broaden both their exposure and knowledge of the various work environments and opportunities offered in the APS.

Indigenous Services Guide
The Indigenous Employment Team, part of the Australian Public Service Commission (the Commission), provides a range of services to support the recruitment, development and career progression of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian Public Service.

Australian Public Service Indigenous Scholarship Programme 2008
“Build your Career Today for Tomorrow”
The Indigenous Scholarship Programme (ISP) 2008 is designed to broaden the career progression opportunities for Indigenous employees in the Australian Public Service (APS) by offering a range of professional development and advanced study opportunities. The ISP is offered to Indigenous employees at the APS 6 to SES levels.

• Information for Applicants …
• Information for Agencies ….