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Public Service Officer Courses

Public Service Officers work for state, territory, and federal government agencies in a variety of job roles including administrative, technical, professional, and management positions. Public Service Officer is a collective term for anyone working in the Australian Public Service (APS) and also includes the term Public Servant.

Jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS) are mostly found in the state and territory capitals, regional cities, and larger towns. Employment opportunities for Public Service Officers are available in nearly all work sectors including community welfare, education, defence, correctional services, construction, health, water supply, public policy, planning, legal services, natural resources, and environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Public Service Officers earn?

Salaries for Public Service Officers vary greatly and are determined by your actual job role as well as your specialist skills, professional experience, and qualifications.

What are the job opportunities for Public Service Officers?

There are around 150,000 Public Service Officers employed across Australia right now. This ranges from entry-level clerks to high-end departmental officials and senior managers.

How do I become a Public Service Officer?

There are many career paths within the Australian Public Service (APS) and the best way to get started is to obtain a qualification in your area of interest (eg, business administration, accounting, law, marketing, human resources, workplace safety, environmental science, community services) along with a VET qualification from the Public Sector Training Package (eg, Certificate IV of Government, Diploma of Government).

Source: Parliament of Australia 2023

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Here are some potential career pathways within local government. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.

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