Secretaries Board subcommittees

The Secretaries Board may establish senior leadership groups or subcommittees, consisting of members determined by the Secretaries Board, to assist the Secretaries Board in performing its functions (subsection 64(4) of the Public Service Act 1999). 

The Secretaries Board has established 4 subcommittees:

In addition, the Chief Operating Officers (COO) Committee plays an advisory role to the Board.

Capability and Workforce Committee

The Capability and Workforce Committee provides advice to the Secretaries Board on opportunities to strengthen APS workforce and organisational capability, including developing the best value proposition for the APS in the employment market. 

More information is available on the Australian Public Service Commission website. This includes Terms of Reference and Communiques.

Secretaries Digital and Data Committee

The Secretaries Digital and Data Committee provides strategic leadership to promote an APS enterprise approach to the planning, coordination, investment, assurance, and delivery of trusted and secure digital and data capabilities across government.

More information is available on the Digital Transformation Agency website. This includes Terms of Reference and Communiques.

Partnership Priorities Committee

The Partnership Priorities Committee steers better policy and delivery outcomes for Australians by further embedding partnership culture and behaviour in the public service.

More information is available on the Department of Social Services website. This includes Terms of Reference and Communiques.

Secretaries Talent Council

The Secretaries Talent Council supports the creation of a pipeline of leaders with the potential to fill the most senior APS roles.

More information is available on the Australian Public Service Commission website. This includes Terms of Reference.