Data Profession

The Data Profession aims to raise the data capability of the APS workforce to ensure policy decisions are data-driven and evidence-based. The Data Profession unites specialists who use data to inform policy, improve service delivery and tackle complex challenges.

The Data Profession supports service-wide capability uplift by:

• recruiting data graduates
• developing and supporting the teaching of training courses for staff at all levels within the APS
• defining data capabilities
• supporting diversity and mobility of people in data roles
• defining career pathways for staff who wish to pursue a data career in the APS.

Hear from the Head of the Data Profession, Dr David Gruen

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The Data Profession enables you to confidently influence data-driven policy and decision making that impacts millions of Australians. By joining the Data Profession you’ll develop the skills to solve complex national challenges through evidence-based approaches. This shapes a culture of transparency within the APS. 

You can:

• strengthen your ability to interpret complex datasets
• provide actionable insights to senior leaders
• build tools that improve how government works for the community.

Make your mark by advancing the role of data in creating better outcomes for Australia.

Join the Data Profession