APS Employee Census

2024 APS Employee Census

National Archives' 2024 Australian Public Service Employee Census results are outlined in the highlights report. 

Download the 2024 highlights report (PDF 1.38 MB).

The main observations from National Archives' census results include:

  • All 6 index scores included in the census had an increase in positive sentiment from 2023 results:
    • Leadership – SES Manager (+12)
    • Communication and Change (+8)
    • Leadership – Immediate Supervisor (+4)
    • Enabling Innovation (+4)
    • Employee Engagement (+3)
    • Wellbeing Policies and Support (+1)
  • 92% of respondents report a willingness to go the 'extra mile' when required, and 90% believe strongly in the purpose and objectives of their agency
  • 85% of respondents are satisfied with their job (+12), and 85% are proud to work in their agency (+5)
  • 80% of respondents report their agency supports and actively promotes an inclusive workplace culture (+9)
  • 70% of respondents report their SES managers encourages innovation and creativity (+20)
  • 74% of respondents would recommend National Archives as a good place to work (+13).

As an agency, we are continuing to strengthen National Archives' workforce capacity and capability and will continue to focus on attracting, retaining and developing a high-performing workforce.

Outlined in the Agency action plan are our focus areas over the next 12 months:

  • Continuing to develop a strong senior leadership team
  • Prioritising workloads for better health and wellbeing
  • Access to contemporary tools and resources
  • One-Archives approach to working with each other.

2024 highlights report Excel version (XLSX 41 KB).

2023 APS Employee Census

National Archives' 2023 Australian Public Service Employee Census results are outlined in the highlights report.

Download the 2023 highlights report (PDF 1.3 MB).

2022 APS Employee Census

National Archives' 2022 Australian Public Service Employee Census results are outlined in the highlights report.

Download the 2022 highlights report (PDF 1.6 MB).

2021 APS Employee Census

National Archives' 2021 Australian Public Service Employee Census results are outlined in the highlights report.

Download the 2021 highlights report (PDF 1.2 MB).

2020 APS Employee Census

National Archives' 2020 Australian Public Service Employee Census results are outlined in the highlights report.

Download the 2020 highlights report (PDF 1.1 MB).