A new exhibition celebrating the talent, commitment and creativity of the Australian Public Service (APS) has been launched in Canberra by the Minister for the Public Service, Senator Katy Gallagher.
Named the ‘Spirit of Service’ the work recognises more than 200 public servants who contributed to the heart of the APS’s innovation and service delivery, spanning their work over more than a century.
Senator Gallagher said the exhibition was a whole-of-Government project, showcasing physical objects, videos, and interactive digital experiences that painted a picture of the diversity of Public Service work as well as its commitment to Australia’s democracy.
“Spirit of Service tells the stories of stewardship in action,” Senator Gallagher said, “of people making a difference and leaving the APS in a better place than they found it.”
“That spirit of service is what unifies the experience of all public servants, no matter where they’re working or what they’re doing.”
She said the Australian Public Service worked tirelessly every day to support Australians and the Government which was reforming an agenda to rebuild the APS and support PS staff members to achieve excellence in their areas of expertise.
Senator Gallagher said the ‘Spirit of Service’ was developed by the Australian Public Service Commission in partnership with the Museum of Australian Democracy. It was curated by Jennifer Forest.
The Commissioner of the APS, Gordon de Brouwer, invited Australia to come and see the exhibition.
“It tells a proud story of an APS that serves Government and the Australian people daily, one that represent the many and changing roles of the APS.
“The exhibition team have done a fantastic job.”
The Spirit of Service is on display at the Museum of Australian Democracy in the Old Parliament House in Canberra.
