The
Australian Public Service (APS), originally known as the
Commonwealth Public Service, is the
Australian federal
civil service, currently established under the
Public Service Act 1999. People employed in the APS workforce work in
public administration roles within
Australian Government departments and agencies. In aggregate, APS organisations provide information, services and support to almost every part of Australian life. With a staff of over 150,000 people, the Australian Public Service is one of Australia's largest employers.