It’s time integrity assessment was compulsory during APS recruitment, including promotions and transfers. Results from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) 2024 Commonwealth Integrity Survey, combined with multiple integrity-related inquiries and reports, suggest that more is needed than just a reminder to job applicants that APS staff must comply with and uphold the APS Values, Code … Continue reading →| Selection Criteria
How to win a public service job has long been a mystery to both newbies and insiders. Given a long record of unnecessarily complex and protracted recruitment processes, you’d think the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) would want to know if the one-page pitch works better than responses to selection criteria. With eight years’ usage … Continue reading →| Selection Criteria
One subject to prepare for during a public service recruitment process is integrity – upholding values, abiding by codes of conduct, and building an integrity culture. This particularly applies to senior and executive roles. The range of opportunities for integrity challenges may surprise you. Two reports provide insight into this subject. The integrity mismatch The … Continue reading Integrity: Understanding the public servant/politician integrity mismatch and how to identify integrity a...| Selection Criteria