HR Profession

The Human Resources (HR) Profession is dedicated to building and uplifting strategic HR skills across the APS. 

The profession helps to set and promote professional standards for HR in the APS and provide opportunities for HR professionals to connect.

The work of the HR Profession is informed by public, private, domestic and international best practice. 

This work includes:

• delivering learning content
• partnering with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
• defining the APS HR Profession’s Pathways to Professionalisation.

Hear from the Head of the HR Profession, Jacqui Curtis

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The HR Profession will equip you with the skills and resources to tackle emerging people challenges. 

The HR Profession is for you if you are:

• starting or growing your career in HR
• responsible for workforce planning, talent management and recruitment
• working in an internal HR or People team.

Joining the HR Profession positions you at the heart of workforce innovation and transformation in the public sector. Members have an opportunity to learn from HR experts across the APS and develop the skills necessary to shape initiatives that:

• improve employee engagement
• drive diversity and inclusion
• enhance the capability of the APS.

The HR Profession can connect you with HR peers across the APS. This gives you opportunities to work across teams to shape policies, resolve complex workforce challenges and deliver programs that empower APS employees to thrive.

Be part of the profession that champions people and culture across the APS.

Join the HR Profession