The agreement is set to provide crucial training, resources, and ongoing support to ensure the Australian public sector workforce is equipped with the skills needed for the digital future.
The partnership’s goal is to create a digitally proficient Australian Public Service (APS) that not only aligns with the digital industry but also reflects the government’s broader vision of preparing APS employees for the rapid changes ahead.
Under the terms of the MoU, technology professionals within the APS will gain access to a range of digital training resources and support. They will also be encouraged to embrace innovative technologies that benefit not only government operations but also the wider business and societal sectors.
Josh Griggs, CEO of ACS, emphasised the importance of applying the global Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) standards to this initiative, enabling a consistent approach to digital skills classification and evaluation across industries.
“ACS will be applying what we’ve learned from our overseas counterparts and our relationships with international technology organisations in ensuring this agreement becomes a catalyst for innovative creation and adoption of technology across the public sector in ways that benefit business, government and Australian society,” Griggs explained.
The MoU also outlines a commitment to exploring diversity and inclusion initiatives aimed at enhancing the representation of technology talent within the sector.
DTA’s CEO Chris Fechner added that the agreement is rooted in principles of collaboration, communication, and mutual benefit, aligning closely with several elements of the DTA’s Data and Digital Government Strategy Implementation Plan.
The elements include boosting digital capabilities, improving public service delivery, and fostering inclusion among public sector employees.
“This arrangement seeks to strengthen cooperative and constructive exchanges of experiences and expertise to deliver better outcomes for Australians through digital government services,” Fechner said.
