The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) has announced a Machinery of Government change that will see the Australian Public Service Digital Profession function moving from the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) to the APSC.
In a statement, the APSC said the transfer coincided with other changes to the DTA, enabling it to focus on its core policy responsibilities of information and communications technology (ICT) and digital investment across the Public Service.
“The Australian Public Service Digital Professional Stream, as well as the Human Resources and Data Professional Streams, are the key workforce initiatives of Delivering for Tomorrow – APS Workforce Strategy 2025,” APSC said.
“The Professional Streams develop actions to address critical capability gaps, grow current workforce capability and ensure the Australian Public Service is positioned to deliver a world-class service.”
APSC said its hosting of the Digital Profession strengthened the opportunity to build digital capability across the Public Service.
It said this would be done by providing closer alignment of the Digital Profession with the Commission’s broader responsibilities for Australian Public Service-wide capability initiatives, including the Workforce Strategy, Learning and Development Strategy and Action Plan, and the establishment of the Australian Public Service Academy.
APSC said former Chief Executive of the DTA, Randall Brugeaud would remain as head of the Digital Profession.
“The APSC is looking forward to supporting Mr Brugeaud in this role through the work of the Digital Profession team,” it said.
“Implementing Machinery of Government changes takes time and the APSC is working closely with the DTA to finalise arrangements in line with Machinery of Government guidelines,” APSC said.
