Building a future-ready public service: Federal government whitepaper

A comprehensive look at the trends impacting federal government talent strategies

The strength of Australia’s public service lies in its people, but navigating talent management in a budget-constrained environment is no easy feat.

With the shift from a contractor-heavy workforce to a robust internal team, the challenges are real—but so are the solutions.

Our latest report outlines strategic approaches for federal leaders navigating these evolving changes. Inside you’ll find:

  • Rebalancing the public service: The shift from contractors to a permanent workforce
  • Creating a more responsive government: Strategic advice for the move to non-ongoing engagements
  • Implementing a more agile approach: How agile project-based delivery is optimising technology investments
  • Driving efficiencies through AI adoption: The need for a robust governance framework
  • Building simple, secure and connected public services: The need for more technology workers across cyber, data and cloud
  • Addressing talent shortages: Government strategies to attract and retain workers
  • Increasing Indigenous employment outcomes: The goal to attract and retain Indigenous talent, particularly at the senior level
  • Enhancing talent recruitment, retention and development in a budget-constrained era

These insights have been curated by federal government hiring experts with over 100 years combined experience supporting government agencies in Canberra and beyond.

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