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Let’s imagine the APS as a gourmet kitchen. Each department is a specialised station, every public servant a skilled chef, and together they craft a complex, multi-course meal. The recent boost in APS capacity and the rebuilding of the Commonwealth public service is like a chef receiving a fresh set of high-quality ingredients. It’s an exciting opportunity to whip up something amazing, but it also presents challenges.

In the six years from 2018 to 2023 the APS ranks grew by 20,075 employees. Beyond increasing headcount, the APS is now legally bound by the concept of stewardship. This means the APS must “look ahead and provide advice that considers the long‑term interests of Australians” and “maintain the knowledge and capability to support its functions.”

To meet the high standards of stewardship and accommodate for a significant new cohort, the APS must continuously refine its techniques and embrace the process of continuous improvement. This means experimenting, being comfortable with failing fast, adjusting, and always striving for better results to ensure outputs are of the highest quality.

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