CONTENT
Highlights Report ARC
Page
2 3 4 6 7
Exploring your results
Employee Engagement: Say, Stay, Strive
Leadership
Communication and Change
Workplace Conditions
10
Inclusion
11
Enabling Innovation
12 13 15 17 19
Wellbeing Policies and Support
Wellbeing
Performance
Retention
Unacceptable Behaviour
22 24 25 26 27
Demographics Agency Position
Suggested Questions to Focus On
Time to Take Action Guide to this Report
RESPONSES: 116 of 146 RESPONSE RATE: 79%
EXPLORING YOUR RESULTS
Take time to understand your report. Consider your response rate to determine how representative your results are of the views of your colleagues.
Most questions in this report have information about the proportion of colleagues responding positively, neutrally or negatively.
Identify the areas where you are performing well. These will tend to be high results which are notably above any comparative results. Celebrate these results.
Identify areas that need improvement. These will be the lower results, and/or those which are scoring notably below your comparators.
Generally a difference of -/+ 5 percentage points is worthy of attention, but the size of the group is important. Changes in small groups can be unreliable.
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 02.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: SAY, STAY, STRIVE
YOUR EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SCORE
76
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
% POSITIVE
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
%
-1
+3
+1
+2
HOW ENGAGED IS YOUR TEAM?
80 %
-5
+7
+5
+6
Overall, I am satisfied with my job
80 %
0 +4
-4
0
I am proud to work in my agency
84 %
I would recommend my agency as a good place to work
-1
+16
+12
+14
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SCORES AREN ’ T JUST ABOUT HOW MUCH PEOPLE LIKE WORKING FOR AN AGENCY. IT IS A MEASURE OF THE EMOTIONAL CONNECTION AND COMMITMENT EMPLOYEES HAVE TO WORKING FOR THE AGENCY.
86 %
I believe strongly in the purpose and objectives of my agency
0 +3
-1
0
70 %
-2
+6
-2
+1
I feel a strong personal attachment to my agency
80 %
-1
-2
-5
-4
I feel committed to my agency ’ s goals
88 %
-4
+3
+1
0
I suggest ideas to improve our way of doing things
96 %
I am happy to go the ‘ extra mile ’ at work when required
+1
+4
+4
+3
87 %
I work beyond what is required in my job to help my agency achieve its objectives
+4 +4
+3
+2
63 %
My agency really inspires me to do my best work every day
+1
+7
+4
+5
Positive Neutral Negative
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 03.
LEADERSHIP
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
% POSITIVE
VARIANCE FROM 2020
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
RESPONSE SCALE
80 % -2
+1
+1
+4
My supervisor engages with staff on how to respond to future challenges
76 % -1
-2
-2
+1
My supervisor can deliver difficult advice whilst maintaining relationships
81 %
+1
0 +3
-
My supervisor invites a range of views, including those different to their own
77 % -6
-3
-2
-1
My supervisor encourages my team to regularly review and improve our work
74 % -2
0
+1
+5
My supervisor is invested in my development
78 % 0 +2
+2
+4
My immediate supervisor encourages me
83 % -3
-3
-3
-1
My supervisor ensures that my workgroup delivers on what we are responsible for
73 %
-1
0 +3
-
My supervisor provides me with helpful feedback to improve my performance
Positive Neutral Negative
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 04.
LEADERSHIP
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
% POSITIVE
VARIANCE FROM 2020
IMMEDIATE SES MANAGER
RESPONSE SCALE
68 % -8
+1
+2
+5
My SES manager clearly articulates the direction and priorities for our area
68 %
My SES manager presents convincing arguments and persuades others towards an outcome
+8
+7
+6
-
72 % -3
+6
+6
+6
My SES manager promotes cooperation within and between agencies
71 %
+6
+7
+8
-
My SES manager encourages innovation and creativity
72 %
+10
+10
+11
-
My SES manager creates an environment that enables us to deliver our best
83 % -1
My SES manager ensures that work effort contributes to the strategic direction of the agency and the APS
+10
+8
+11
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
% POSITIVE
VARIANCE FROM 2020
ALL SES
RESPONSE SCALE
50 % -10
-2
-2
-1
In my agency, the SES work as a team
59 % -5
-1
+1
+4
In my agency, the SES clearly articulate the direction and priorities for our agency
Positive Neutral Negative
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 05.
COMMUNICATION AND CHANGE
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
% POSITIVE
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
85 % +1
+3
+3
+5
My supervisor communicates effectively
75 % -5
+6
+6
+8
My SES manager communicates effectively
52 % -15
+1
+4
+4
In my agency, communication between SES and other employees is effective
69 % -8
+12
+11
+13
Internal communication within my agency is effective
66 % -12
0
-2
0
When changes occur, the impacts are communicated well within my workgroup
37 % -19
-8
-7
-6
Staff are consulted about change at work
41 % -22
-2
0
+1
Change is managed well in my agency
Positive Neutral Negative
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 06.
WORKPLACE CONDITIONS
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
% POSITIVE
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
91 % +1
+6
+3
+5
My job gives me opportunities to utilise my skills
76 % +2
+14
+3
+3
I have a choice in deciding how I do my work
76 %
+8
+4
+7
-
Where appropriate, I am able to take part in decisions that affect my job
82 % -4
+4
+4
+5
I am clear what my duties and responsibilities are
68 % -12
+2
-1
+1
I am satisfied with the recognition I receive for doing a good job
59 % -12
-6
-4
-6
I am fairly remunerated (e.g. salary, superannuation) for the work that I do
90 % -3
I am satisfied with my non-monetary employment conditions (e.g. leave, flexible work arrangements, other benefits)
+13
+9
+11
87 % -4
+7
+11
+12
I am satisfied with the stability and security of my job
89 %
I am confident that if I requested a flexible work arrangement, my request would be given reasonable consideration
+13
+8
+11
-
Positive Neutral Negative
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 07.
WORKPLACE CONDITIONS
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
% POSITIVE
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
56 % -5
-7
-1
0
I feel a strong personal attachment to the APS
90 % -1
I understand how my role contributes to achieving an outcome for the Australian public
-1
-2
+1
79 % -8
-3
-1
-1
I believe strongly in the purpose and objectives of the APS
Positive Neutral Negative
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 08.
WORKPLACE CONDITIONS
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
%
What best describes your current workload?
22 % +10 39 % -6 35 % +3 4 % -5
-2
-4
-3
Well above capacity – too much work
-2
-4
-3
Slightly above capacity – lots of work to do
+7
+9
+9
At capacity – about the right amount of work to do
-2
-1
-2
Slightly below capacity – available for more work
1 % -2
0
0
0
Well below capacity – not enough work
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 09.
INCLUSION
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
% POSITIVE
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
89 % -4
+9
+8
+12
My agency supports and actively promotes an inclusive workplace culture
84 %
+4
+5
+8
-
My supervisor actively supports people from diverse backgrounds
79 % +2
-1
0
+1
I receive the respect I deserve from my colleagues at work
Positive Neutral Negative
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 10.
ENABLING INNOVATION
YOUR INNOVATION
66
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
% POSITIVE
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
%
INDEX SCORE
0
0
+1
-
ENABLING INNOVATION
I believe that one of my responsibilities is to continually look for new ways to improve the way we work
86 %
-1
-
-3
-2
74 %
My immediate supervisor encourages me to come up with new or better ways of doing things
0
-
-2
+1
THE INNOVATION SCORE ASSESSES BOTH WHETHER EMPLOYEES FEEL WILLING AND ABLE TO BE INNOVATIVE, AND WHETHER THEIR AGENCY HAS A CULTURE WHICH ENABLES THEM TO BE SO.
63 %
People are recognised for coming up with new and innovative ways of working
+1
-
+2
+5
44 %
My agency inspires me to come up with new or better ways of doing things
-17
-4
-4
-3
28 %
My agency recognises and supports the notion that failure is a part of innovation
-9
-
-7
-3
Positive Neutral Negative
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 11.
WELLBEING POLICIES AND SUPPORT
YOUR WELLBEING
73
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
% POSITIVE
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
%
INDEX SCORE
-3
+5
+2
+3
WELLBEING
76 %
I am satisfied with the policies/practices in place to help me manage my health and wellbeing
-4 +9
+6
+8
69 %
My agency does a good job of communicating what it can offer me in terms of health and wellbeing
-11
+4
0
0
THE WELLBEING SCORE PROVIDES A MEASURE OF THE PRACTICAL AND CULTURAL ELEMENTS THAT ALLOW FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND HEALTHY WORKING ENVIRONMENT.
71 %
My agency does a good job of promoting health and wellbeing
-9
+8
+5
+5
75 %
I think my agency cares about my health and wellbeing
0 +17
+10
+10
82 %
I believe my immediate supervisor cares about my health and wellbeing
-3
-1
-4
-2
Positive Neutral Negative
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 12.
WELLBEING
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
%
How often do you find your work stressful?
2 %
-4
-3
-3
-
Always
22 % 51 % 24 %
-7
-4
-6
-
Often
+3
+1
+3
-
Sometimes
+8
+6
+7
-
Rarely
1 %
-1
-1
-1
-
Never
To what extent is your work emotionally demanding?
3 % -2 16 % -3
-6
-3
-4
To a very large extent
-8
-4
-6
To a large extent
40 % +11 34 % -1 7 % -6
+1
0 +2
Somewhat
+12
+9
+10
To a small extent
0
-2
-2
To a very small extent
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 13.
WELLBEING
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
%
I feel burned out by my work
6 % -1 21 % +1 31 % -7 37 % +7
-4
-3
-4
Strongly agree
-4
-3
-2
Agree
0
+1
+2
Neither agree nor disagree
+9
+7
+7
Disagree
6 % -1
-2
-2
-3
Strongly disagree
In general, would you say that your health is:
11 % 31 %
-1
-2
-3
-
Excellent
-4
-5
-6
-
Very good
40 %
+5
+6
+8
-
Good
13 %
-1
-1
-1
-
Fair
5 %
+1
+2
+2
-
Poor
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 14.
PERFORMANCE
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
%
In the last month, please rate your workgroup ’ s overall performance:
32 % 55 % 12 %
+5
+3
+2
-
Excellent
0
0 +3
-
Very good
-3
-1
-4
-
Average
1 %
-1
-1
-1
-
Below average
0 %
-1
-1
0
-
Well below average
In the last month, please rate your agency ’ s success in meeting its goals and objectives:
21 % 65 % 13 %
+5
+3
+2
-
Excellent
+10
+8
+12
-
Very good
-11
-8
-9
-
Average
0 %
-3
-3
-4
-
Below average
1 %
-1
0
-1
-
Well below average
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 15.
PERFORMANCE
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
% POSITIVE
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
85 % -7
+5
+2
+2
My workgroup has the appropriate skills, capabilities and knowledge to perform well
74 % -9
+11
+12
+14
My workgroup has the tools and resources we need to perform well
79 % -5
+2
0
+1
The people in my workgroup use time and resources efficiently
84 % -9
-2
-3
-2
My workgroup can readily adapt to new priorities and tasks
91 % -3
+3
+2
+3
The people in my workgroup cooperate to get the job done
Positive Neutral Negative
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 16.
RETENTION
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
%
Which of the following statements best reflects your current thoughts about working in your current position?
7 %
-3
-1
-1
-
I want to leave my position as soon as possible
EMPLOYEES WHO INDICATED THAT THEY WANTED TO LEAVE THEIR CURRENT POSITION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OR WITHIN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS WERE ASKED WHAT THEIR PLANS WERE.
25 % 44 % 23 %
+3
+4
+3
-
I want to leave my position within the next 12 months
I want to stay working in my position for the next one to two years
+8
+5
+7
-
I want to stay working in my position for at least the next three years
-9
-8
-9
-
What best describes your plans involved with leaving your current position?
3 %
-3
-3
-2
-
I am planning to retire
37 % 46 %
-5
+9
+19
-
I am pursuing another position within my agency
+21
+13
+1
-
I am pursuing a position in another agency
6 % 6 % 3 %
-6
-10
-12
-
I am pursuing work outside the APS
It is the end of my non-ongoing, casual or contracted employment
+2
0 +2
-
-10
-9
-8
-
Other
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 17.
RETENTION
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
%
What is the primary reason behind your desire to leave your current position? (3 highest responses):
35 % - 13 % - 10 % -
-
-
-
There is a lack of future career opportunities in my agency
EMPLOYEES WHO WANTED TO LEAVE WERE ASKED FOR THE PRIMARY REASON BEHIND THEIR DESIRE TO LEAVE AND COULD SELECT ONE RESPONSE FROM A LIST OF ITEMS. ONLY THE THREE REASONS FOR LEAVING WITH THE HIGHEST PROPORTION OF RESPONSES ARE PRESENTED HERE. THESE MAY VARY BETWEEN AGENCIES, WORK UNITS AND WITH RESULTS FOR THE APS OVERALL.
I want to try a different type of work or I ’ m seeking a career change
-
-
-
-
-
-
I have achieved all I can in my current position
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 18.
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
DISCRIMINATION
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
%
During the last 12 months and in the course of your employment, have you experienced discrimination on the basis of your background or a personal characteristic?
7 % -3 93 % +3
-4
-2
-3
Yes
EMPLOYEES WHO HAD PERCEIVED DISCRIMINATION IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS IN THE COURSE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT WERE ASKED WHAT THE BASIS WAS FOR THE DISCRIMINATION. EMPLOYEES COULD SELECT ONE OR MORE RESPONSES FROM A LIST OF ITEMS. ONLY THE THREE TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION WITH THE HIGHEST PROPORTION OF RESPONSES ARE PRESENTED HERE. THESE MAY VARY BETWEEN AGENCIES, WORK UNITS AND WITH RESULTS FOR THE APS OVERALL.
+4
+2
+3
No
Did this discrimination occur in your current agency?
100 % 0 +6
+8
+7
Yes
0 % 0
-6
-8
-7
No
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 19.
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
HARASSMENT AND BULLYING
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
%
During the last 12 months, have you been subjected to harassment or bullying in your current workplace?
12 % +2
0 +3
0
Yes
EMPLOYEES WHO PERCEIVED HARASSMENT OR BULLYING IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS WERE ASKED WHAT TYPE OF HARASSMENT OR BULLYING THEY EXPERIENCED. EMPLOYEES COULD SELECT ONE OR MORE RESPONSES FROM A LIST OF ITEMS. ONLY THE THREE TYPES OF HARASSMENT OR BULLYING WITH THE HIGHEST PROPORTION OF RESPONSES ARE PRESENTED HERE. THESE MAY VARY BETWEEN AGENCIES, WORK UNITS AND WITH RESULTS FOR THE APS OVERALL.
84 % 0 +3
-1
+2
No
4 % -2
-3
-2
-2
Not sure
Types of harassment or bullying experienced (3 highest responses):
69 % - 46 % - 46 % -
Interference with work tasks (e.g. withholding needed information, undermining or sabotage)
-
-
-
Verbal abuse (e.g. offensive language, derogatory remarks, shouting or screaming) Inappropriate and unfair application of work policies or rules (e.g. performance management, access to leave, access to learning and development)
-
-
-
-
-
-
Did you report the harassment or bullying?
38 % 15 % 46 %
I reported the behaviour in accordance with my agency ’ s policies and procedures
+5
+8
+2
-
+8
+9
+10
-
It was reported by someone else
-13
-18
-12
-
I did not report the behaviour
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 20.
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
CORRUPTION
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
%
Excluding behaviour reported to you as part of your duties, in the last 12 months have you witnessed another APS employee in your agency engaging in behaviour that you consider may be serious enough to be viewed as corruption?
4 % +2 93 % +1 3 % -2 1 % -1
0
0
-1
Yes
EMPLOYEES WHO INDICATED THAT THEY HAD WITNESSED POTENTIAL CORRUPT BEHAVIOUR WERE ASKED TO DESCRIBE THE BEHAVIOUR. EMPLOYEES COULD SELECT ONE OR MORE RESPONSES FROM A LIST OF ITEMS. ONLY THE THREE TYPES OF CORRUPT BEHAVIOURS WITH THE HIGHEST PROPORTION OF RESPONSES ARE PRESENTED HERE. THESE MAY VARY BETWEEN AGENCIES AND WITH RESULTS FOR THE APS OVERALL.
+3
+3
+5
No
-2
-2
-2
Not sure
-1
-1
-2
Would prefer not to answer
Did you report the potentially corrupt behaviour?
50 %
I reported the behaviour in accordance with my agency ’ s policies and procedures
+30
+36
+29
-
0 %
-15
-9
-16
-
It was reported by someone else
50 %
-15
-27
-13
-
I did not report the behaviour
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 21.
DEMOGRAPHICS
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
%
How do you describe your gender?
26 % +1
-11
-16
-11
Man or male
70 % 0 +11
+16
+13
Woman or female
0 %
0
-1
-1
-
Non-binary
1 %
+1
+1
0
-
I use a different term
3 % -1
0
0
-1
Prefer not to say
Do you identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person?
4 % 0 96 % 0
+1
+2
+2
Yes
-1
-2
-2
No
Do you have an ongoing disability?
11 % +1 89 % -1
+2
+4
+4
Yes
-2
-4
-4
No
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
2021 APS employee census
PAGE 22.
DEMOGRAPHICS
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
VARIANCE FROM 2020
RESPONSE SCALE
%
Do you have carer responsibilities?
46 % +3 54 % -3
+7
+7
+7
Yes
-7
-7
-7
No
Do you identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and/or gender diverse, Intersex, Queer, Questioning and/or Asexual (LGBTIQA+)?
12 % +8 88 % -8
+5
+4
+3
Yes
-5
-4
-3
No
In which country were you born?
73 % 27 %
-4
-3
-3
-
Australia
+4
+3
+3
-
Other country
Do you speak a language other than English at home?
78 % 22 %
-2
-3
-6
-
No, English only
+2
+3
+6
-
Yes, other
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
KEY
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AGENCY POSITION
Engagement
Ranking : 29th of 101
ARC
AGENCY POSITION
APS
THESE GRAPHS DISPLAY THE OVERALL INDEX SCORE OF EACH AGENCY FOR THE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, WELLBEING AND INNOVATION INDICES. THESE ARE TO ASSIST YOU TO SEE WHERE YOUR AGENCY SITS IN COMPARISON TO THE OVERALL APS INDEX SCORE AND THE SCORES OF OTHER AGENCIES.
Wellbeing
Ranking : 30th of 101
ARC
APS
ALONG THE LINE (Y-AXIS) ARE THE INDEX SCORES. THE HEIGHT OF THE BAR (X-AXIS) IS HOW MANY AGENCIES HAVE THAT INDEX SCORE.
Innovation
Ranking : 54th of 101
ARC
PLEASE NOTE, THE Y-AXIS VALUES ARE NOT CONSECUTIVE AS ONLY INDEX SCORES RECEIVED BY AN AGENCY ARE REPRESENTED.
APS
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SUGGESTED QUESTIONS TO FOCUS ON
VARIANCE FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM SMALL SIZED AGENCIES
VARIANCE FROM APS OVERALL
% POSITIVE
VARIANCE FROM 2020
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS GREATER THAN COMPARATOR
AT LEAST 5 PERCENTAGE POINTS LESS THAN COMPARATOR
.1 My agency supports and actively promotes an inclusive workplace culture .2 Where appropriate, I am able to take part in decisions that affect my job .3 I am confident that if I requested a flexible work arrangement, my request would be given reasonable consideration .4 People are recognised for coming up with new and innovative ways of working .5 I am satisfied with the recognition I receive for doing a good job .6 I think my agency cares about my health and wellbeing
89 % -4 +9 +8 +12
WHAT TO FOCUS ON?
THESE KEY QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS BEING IMPORTANT TO EMPLOYEES IN YOUR AGENCY AND ASSOCIATED WITH EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT.
76 %
+8 +4 +7
-
89
+13 +8 +11
THEY ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE QUESTIONS WITH THE LOWEST SCORES.
-
%
63 %
+1
+2 +5
-
SOME WILL BE AREAS TO IMPROVE UPON AND SOME WILL BE AREAS TO MAINTAIN.
68 % -12 +2 -1
+1
DEVELOP ACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE UPON THESE, WHERE POSSIBLE, TO DRIVE HIGHER LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE.
75 %
0 +17 +10 +10
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TIME TO TAKE ACTION
INVESTIGATE FURTHER WITH OUR TEAMS
CELEBRATE
OPPORTUNITIES
What things do we do well?
Are there any other opportunities coming out of the results that we want to explore further?
Areas we need to focus on and turn into action plans:
THINK ABOUT HOW WE CAN BUILD ON OUR STRENGTHS AND LEARN FROM WHAT WE ARE GOOD AT.
HOW COULD WE INVESTIGATE? THROUGH LOOKING AT THE DATA IN MORE DETAIL OR THROUGH DISCUSSIONS WITH STAFF?
WHAT ARE THE KEY THINGS WE NEED TO IMPROVE TO MAKE WORKING HERE BETTER?
USE THIS PAGE TO START YOUR LOCAL ACTION PLANS
PRIORITISE 3 AREAS FOR ACTION
RESOURCES REQUIRED
TARGET/SUCCESS MEASURE
TIMESCALES
OWNER
1
2
IDENTIFY AREAS TO CELEBRATE,
OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT AND AREAS WHICH YOU NEED TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER.
3
PRIORITISE 3 AREAS TO TAKE FORWARD
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GUIDE TO THIS REPORT
% POSITIVE
ROUNDING
RESULTS ARE PRESENTED AS WHOLE NUMBERS FOR EASE OF READING, WITH ROUNDING PERFORMED AT THE LAST STAGE OF CALCULATION FOR MAXIMUM ACCURACY. VALUES FROM X.00 TO X.49 ARE ROUNDED DOWN AND VALUES FROM X.50 TO X.99 ARE ROUNDED UP. THEREFORE IN SOME INSTANCES, RESULTS MAY NOT TOTAL 100%.
WHERE RESULTS ARE SHOWN AS POSITIVE PERCENTAGES (% POSITIVE), THESE ARE CALCULATED BY ADDING TOGETHER POSITIVE RESPONSES ("STRONGLY AGREE" + "AGREE") AND DIVIDING BY THE NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THE QUESTION.
STRONGLY AGREE
AGREE NEITHER DISAGREE STRONGLY DISAGREE TOTAL
151
166
176
96
24
613
NUMBER OF RESPONSES
24.63% 27.08% 28.71% 15.66% 3.92% 100%
PERCENTAGE
25% 27% 29% 16% 4% 101%
ROUNDED PERCENTAGE
151 + 166 = 317
NUMBER OF POSITIVE
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
317 ÷ 613 = 52%
Agree
Neither
Disagree
% POSITIVE
ANONYMITY
COMPARISONS WITH RESULTS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS THE METHOD OF ANALYSING AND REPORTING SPECIFIC RESULTS MAY BE PERIODICALLY REVIEWED AND REVISED. SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ARE APPLIED TO CURRENT DATA AND THAT OF PREVIOUS YEARS. FOR THIS REASON THE CURRENT REPORT IS ALWAYS THE MOST ACCURATE DATA SOURCE FOR APS EMPLOYEE CENSUS RESULTS, INCLUDING COMPARISONS WITH TIME SERIES DATA.
Neutral response
Negative response
POSITIVE RESPONSE
÷ number of respondents who answered the question = % POSITIVE
IT IS ENGINE'S PRACTICE NOT TO DISPLAY THE RESULTS OF GROUPS OF RESPONDENTS TO THE EXTENT WHERE THE ANONYMITY OF INDIVIDUALS MAY BE COMPROMISED. RESULTS WILL NOT BE SHOWN WHERE THERE ARE LESS THAN 10 RESPONDENTS IN A GROUP.
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