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Last updated: 13 Nov 2025

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        • Priority 1: Education
        • Priority 2: Reskill
        • Priority 3: Location
        • Priority 4: Build Pathways
        • Priority 5: Foundational Roles

Priority 1: Reconsider Educational Requirements

The APS will need to broaden education pathways to fill digital skills gaps.

Priority 2: Reskill for Success

The ability to reskill and upskill the existing workforce at scale will be critical to filling digital requirements.

Priority 3: Diversify Location Strategy

Canberra-centric hiring is driving up digital talent costs.

Priority 4: Build Pathways for Growth

The pathway from career entry to APS6 needs to be clearer.

Priority 5: Clarify Foundational Roles

Identify the capability that needs to be built in-house compared to what is sought from the market.

Current state profile

Priority 1: Reconsider Educational Requirements

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