Digital capability
New traineeship program to boost digital employment opportunities and diversity
The APS Digital Traineeship Program will create employment opportunities with 1,000 participants over the next 4 years. The Australian Public Service (APS) Digital Traineeship Program will create employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, women, older people,…
New Head of Digital Professional Stream
Mr Chris Fechner, Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Transformation Agency, will begin as the new Head of the Digital Professional Stream for a two-year term in January 2023. Mr Chris Fechner, Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Transformation Agency, will begin as…
Gamification in government
At PAX AU 2022, the Gamifying Government Panel showcased public sector innovation that uses game design technology and priciples. Since 2018, the Gamifying Government Panel at PAX Aus convention has showcased how government is using gaming, 3D and virtual reality technology…
Develop your career and connect with women in digital
The Coaching for Women in Digital is now open for applications. The Digital Profession and Accenture’s online Coaching for Women in Digital program focuses on group coaching to help you develop leadership skills in digital related roles within the public sector. This…
Digital transformation based on services, not our IT systems
A digital transformation journey can be long. DAWE’s approach delivers lots of small, regular and incremental changes that add up to make a substantial difference to our agricultural industry. The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) is designing new…
Jamming for the people: designing for real change
Every year, professionals in public services across the world take part in the Global GovJam challenge to discuss, design and create solutions to deliver better services and products. This year’s Australian entry included members from the Digital Profession community. Every…
An important step for Australian digital capability
Find out more about the practical benefits of the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA), and how to use it for your agency or organisation. The Australian Government has made the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) free for all Australians. Find out…
Using oneAPS to uplift team skills and knowledge
IP Australia recently found that sending a staff member on a short, flexible mobility opportunity can provide many benefits. Are you a manager in the APS looking for ways to help your staff develop their skills and experience? IP Australia recently found that sending a…
Coaching for Women in Digital benefits managers and teams
Past participant Helen and her manager Magda speak about the positive impacts of the Coaching for Women in Digital program. Find out more about the skills, learning outcomes and benefits for participants, teams and agencies who take part in Coaching for Women in Digital…