Australian Public Service Employee Census 2024

Highlights from Austrade in the employee census.

Summary

The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Census is an annual survey sent to every APS employee in Australia and overseas. The survey provides insights into employees’ views about their agency, workplace issues, and the APS overall. The results equip agencies with valuable insights to identify areas for improvement.

This year, 92% of employees (1,021 of 1,112 people) completed the 2024 APS Employee Census.   

APS Employee Census results cover:

  • employee engagement
  • leadership
  • communication and change
  • workplace conditions
  • inclusion
  • innovation
  • wellbeing
  • performance
  • retention
  • unacceptable behaviour
  • demographics.

Key findings

Our staff continue to express a strong commitment to Austrade and belief in our mission and purpose. Of those who responded:

  • 95% felt Austrade has a diverse and inclusive culture
  • 93% understood how their role contributes to achieving an outcome for the Australian public
  • 93% understood their role in delivering Austrade's strategy.

Most staff expressed positive views about:

  • the workplace environment
  • diversity and inclusion
  • their immediate supervisor.

 

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