Our people

Finance has a highly capable and committed workforce, one that is agile, flexible and able to respond to government priorities. As at 30 June 2017, 1,736 staff were employed on an ongoing, non-ongoing and casual basis. Although the majority of Finance staff are located in Canberra, we are represented in every state and territory. Detailed information on our staff is provided in the Management and accountability section of this report.

Values

Underpinning our work and our interactions are the Australian Public Service (APS) Values:

• Impartial
• Committed to service
• Accountable
• Respectful
• Ethical.

Behaviours

The following behaviours form the cornerstone of our organisational culture, and we strive to uphold them in both language and action. They are an extension of the APS Values and Code of Conduct:

• collaboration, mutual respect and productive working relationships
• courtesy, respect and effective communication
• innovation, creativity and appropriate levels of risk-taking
• a commitment to excellence, professional development and a strategic approach to achieving results
• personal drive and integrity.