This section sets out our role in the APS, our core work and values in fulfilling that role, and the key activities we undertake to achieve our purpose.

Our role

PM&C plays a central role within the APS in our support to the government. We support the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and portfolio ministers to improve the lives of all Australians, including through coordination of government activities and effective advice.

As the lead department for the APS, we take a whole-of-government and whole-of-nation approach, working with stakeholders to improve the lives of all Australians, advance Australia’s interests, and keep our country safe and prosperous.

Our core work and values

At PM&C we recognise the unique position we hold at the centre of government.

• We serve the Prime Minister, who is invested in all areas of policy and delivery as the leader of the Australian Government.
• We support the Cabinet as the focal point of government decision-making.
• We assist our Secretary, who (working in collaboration with the APS Commissioner) has a stewardship role as the head of the APS.
• We support the Minister for Women and Assistant Minister for Women to advance the government’s commitment to achieve gender equality and improve the lives of people in Australia.

In fulfilling our role, we deliver influential and impartial advice based on professional judgement, excellence and collaboration, and by focusing on the big picture.

PM&C’s values and behaviours guide the way we work:

• influence what matters
• promote a whole-of-government and whole-of-nation perspective
• support good government
• lead through partnership.

What drives our performance

Our people

Our people are central to our success. We aim to have the right mix of people, with diverse skills, capability and life experience, to support the government to deliver for the Australian people in an increasingly complex and uncertain environment.

Culture

We actively promote a culture that promotes integrity, with an emphasis on ethical leadership and fostering psychological safety in our workplace. This includes seeking diverse perspectives on potential barriers to achieve this culture.

Risk management

We proactively engage with and manage risk in a way that enables us to be accountable in a complex and dynamic environment.

Information and communication

Our information and communications capability supports internal and external collaboration in a fast-paced and flexible work environment, enabling us to support government priorities.