Public Service Resumes Blog

AI in ATO Job Applications: New Guidelines Explained

We all know that putting together a job application isn’t easy. Increasingly, candidates have been turning to AI to assist them to put together their job application. However, public service organisations such as the ATO have a responsibility to ensure …

Understanding disability discrimination in the workplace

It’s estimated that one in five Australians are living with a disability, ranging from physical and intellectual to psychiatric, sensory, neurological and learning conditions. Research shows that people with a disability often face disadvantage when it comes to securing and …

Is 9 to 5 Over? Exploring Flexible Working Arrangements

Is the era of working 9 to 5 in the office over? The evidence suggests it might be. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a shift toward more flexible working arrangements, challenging the traditional office routine. From remote work to staggered hours, …

Consultant ban to increase NSW public sector jobs

The NSW government has announced a major shake-up to the way it engages external advisers, banning the use of consultants for core government work. From now on, public agencies will only be able to bring in external consultants in limited …

What’s behind record public sector job growth

Public sector job growth presents opportunities for those wanting to enter public service There’s never been a better time to consider a career in the public sector, with government-funded roles now making up an increasing share of the Australian job …