Agency size
q1. How do you describe your gender?
q2. How old were you at your last birthday?
q5. What is your current, actual classification level?
q17a. My job gives me opportunities to utilise my skills
q17b. The work I do gives me a sense of accomplishment
q17c. I am satisfied with the recognition I receive for doing a good job
q17d. I am fairly remunerated (e.g. salary, superannuation) for the work that I do
q17e. I am satisfied with my non-monetary employment conditions (e.g. leave, flexible work arrangements, other benefits)
q17f. I am satisfied with the stability and security of my job
q17g. I suggest ideas to improve our way of doing things
q17h. I am happy to go the ‘extra mile’ at work when required
q17i. Overall, I am satisfied with my job
q17j. I understand how my role contributes to achieving an outcome for the Australian public
q17k. My job inspires me
q17l. I am confident that if I requested a flexible work arrangement, my request would be given reasonable consideration
q17m. Where appropriate, I am able to take part in decisions that affect my job
q18a. When changes occur, the impacts are communicated well within my workgroup
q18b. The people in my workgroup cooperate to get the job done
q18c. My workgroup can readily adapt to new priorities and tasks
q18d. My workgroup has the appropriate skills, capabilities and knowledge to perform well
q18e. My workgroup has the tools and resources we need to perform well
q18f. The people in my workgroup use time and resources efficiently
q19a. My supervisor communicates effectively
q19b. My supervisor engages with staff on how to respond to future challenges
q19c. My supervisor can deliver difficult advice whilst maintaining relationships
q19d. My supervisor encourages my team to regularly review and improve our work
q19e. My supervisor is invested in my development
q19f. My supervisor provides me with helpful feedback to improve my performance
q19g. My supervisor actively supports people from diverse backgrounds
q19h. My supervisor ensures that my workgroup delivers on what we are responsible for
q19i. My supervisor invites a range of views, including those different to their own
q21a. My SES manager communicates effectively
q21b. My SES manager ensures that work effort contributes to the strategic direction of the agency and the APS
q21c. My SES manager clearly articulates the direction and priorities for our area
q21d. My SES manager promotes cooperation within and between agencies
q21e. My SES manager encourages innovation and creativity
q21f. My SES manager presents convincing arguments and persuades others towards an outcome
q21g. My SES manager creates an environment that enables us to deliver our best
q22a. In my agency, the SES work as a team
q22b. In my agency, the SES clearly articulate the direction and priorities for our agency
q22c. In my agency, communication between SES and other employees is effective
q23a. I feel a strong personal attachment to my agency
q23b. I feel a strong personal attachment to the APS
q23c. I am proud to work in my agency
q23d. Internal communication within my agency is effective
q23e. I would recommend my agency as a good place to work
q23f. I believe strongly in the purpose and objectives of my agency
q23g. I believe strongly in the purpose and objectives of the APS
q23h. My agency supports and actively promotes an inclusive workplace culture
q23i. I work beyond what is required in my job to help my agency achieve its objectives
q23j. I feel committed to my agency’s goals
q23k. My agency really inspires me to do my best work every day
q23l. Change is managed well in my agency
q24.01. Workplace relationships with colleagues
q24.02. Inclusive work environment
q24.03. Quality of leadership (e.g. supportive, clear communication)
q24.04. Non-monetary employment conditions (e.g. leave, flexible work arrangements, other benefits)
q24.05. Remuneration (e.g. salary, superannuation)
q24.06. Type/nature of work (e.g. interesting, challenging, specialised, autonomous)
q24.07. Job security
q24.08. Location of work
q24.09. Lack of suitable alternative job prospects
q24.10. Career progression opportunities
q24.11. Professional development (e.g. learning new skills or developing current skills)
q24.12. Belief in the purpose and objectives of the APS
q24.13. Service to the Australian public
q24.14. There are no reasons for staying
q24.15. Not applicable
q24.16. Other
q25. In the last month, please rate your workgroup’s overall performance:
q26. In the last month, please rate your agency’s success in meeting its goals and objectives:
q27. What best describes your current workload?
q28a. Lack of clarity around my role and responsibilities
q28b. Lack of clarity around priorities
q28c. Too many competing priorities
q28d. Administrative processes within my agency
q28e. The technology within my agency
q28f. The internal communication within my agency
q28g. The lack of inclusiveness in my workgroup
q28h. Multiple layers of decision making within my agency
q28i. Authority for decision making is at a higher level than required
q28j. The appetite for risk within my agency
q28k. Resistance to experimentation with new ideas
q28l. Mobility opportunities are not supported
q28m. Flexible work practices are not supported
q28n. Limited instances of working as one APS
q29. Moving forward, what is the most important positive initiative you would like to see in your working environment?
q30. Are there currently skills or capability gaps within your immediate workgroup?
q31.01. Written communication
q31.02. Oral communication
q31.03. Information and communications technology (ICT)
q31.04. Data
q31.05. Digital
q31.06. Strategic policy
q31.07. Change management
q31.08. Risk management
q31.09. Leadership
q31.10. Human resources
q31.11. Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
q31.12. Creativity and innovation
q31.13. Project and program management
q31.14. Commercial awareness and business acumen
q31.15. Other
q32. I am able to access relevant formal and informal learning and development when and where required
q33a. I have unrealistic time pressures
q33b. I have a choice in deciding how I do my work
q33c. My immediate supervisor encourages me
q33d. I receive the respect I deserve from my colleagues at work
q33e. I am clear what my duties and responsibilities are
q33f. Relationships at work are strained
q33g. Staff are consulted about change at work
q33h. I am expected to do too many different tasks in too little time
q34a. I am satisfied with the policies/practices in place to help me manage my health and wellbeing
q34b. My agency does a good job of communicating what it can offer me in terms of health and wellbeing
q34c. My agency does a good job of promoting health and wellbeing
q34d. I think my agency cares about my health and wellbeing
q34e. I believe my immediate supervisor cares about my health and wellbeing
q35. In general, would you say that your health is:
q36. To what extent is your work emotionally demanding?
q37. How often do you find your work stressful?
q38. I feel burned out by my work
q39. Which of the following statements best reflects your current thoughts about working in your current position?
q40. What best describes your plans involved with leaving your current position?
q41. What is the primary reason behind your desire to leave your current position?
q44a. My agency provides opportunities for temporary moves within my agency
q44b. My agency provides opportunities for temporary moves outside my agency
q44c. My immediate supervisor actively supports opportunities for mobility
q45. Would you consider a temporary move in the next 12 months?
q46. Are there barriers to you seeking a temporary move?
q47.01. I don’t know how to find out about specific opportunities
q47.02. Opportunities are not communicated effectively in my agency
q47.03. My supervisor won’t support it
q47.04. My SES manager won’t support it
q47.05. My current team can’t replace my skills
q47.06. My current workplace has too many vacancies – hard to justify my release
q47.07. Concerns about how I’d be treated when I return (e.g. I’d be seen as disloyal)
q47.08. Concerns I would miss out on opportunities in my agency
q47.09. The limited opportunities in my current geographical location
q47.10. Other
q48a. I believe that one of my responsibilities is to continually look for new ways to improve the way we work
q48b. My immediate supervisor encourages me to come up with new or better ways of doing things
q48c. People are recognised for coming up with new and innovative ways of working
q48d. My agency inspires me to come up with new or better ways of doing things
q48e. My agency recognises and supports the notion that failure is a part of innovation
q49. During the last 12 months and in the course of your employment, have you experienced discrimination on the basis of your background or a personal characteristic
q50. Did this discrimination occur in your current agency?
q51.01. Gender
q51.02. Race
q51.03. Disability (e.g. loss of hearing or sight, incomplete use of limbs, or mental health issues)
q51.04. Caring responsibilities
q51.05. Age
q51.06. LGBTIQA+ (e.g. sexual orientation)
q51.07. Identification as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
q51.08. Religion
q51.09. Other
q52. During the last 12 months, have you been subjected to harassment or bullying in your current workplace?
q53.01. Physical behaviour
q53.02. Sexual harassment
q53.03. Cyberbullying (e.g. harassment via IT, or the spreading of gossip/materials intended to defame or humiliate)
q53.04. Verbal abuse (e.g. offensive language, derogatory remarks, shouting or screaming)
q53.05. ‘Initiations’ or pranks
q53.06. Interference with your personal property or work equipment
q53.07. Interference with work tasks (e.g. withholding needed information, undermining or sabotage)
q53.08. Inappropriate and unfair application of work policies or rules (e.g. performance management, access to leave, access to learning and development)
q53.09. Other
q54.01. Your current supervisor
q54.02. A previous supervisor
q54.03. Someone more senior (other than your supervisor)
q54.04. Co-worker
q54.05. Contractor
q54.06. Someone more junior than you
q54.07. Client, customer or stakeholder
q54.08. Consultant/service provider
q54.09. Representative of another APS agency
q54.10. Minister or ministerial adviser
q54.11. Unknown
q55. Did you report the harassment or bullying?
q56.01. I did not want to upset relationships in the workplace
q56.02. I did not have enough evidence
q56.03. It could affect my career
q56.04. I did not think action would be taken
q56.05. The matter was resolved informally
q56.06. I did not think the harassment or bullying was serious enough
q56.07. Managers accepted the behaviour
q56.08. I did not think it was worth the hassle of going through the reporting process
q56.09. I did not know how to report it
q56.10. Other
q57. Excluding behaviour reported to you as part of your duties, in the last 12 months have you witnessed another APS employee in your agency engaging in behaviour that you consider may be serious enough to be viewed as corruption?
q58.01. Bribery, domestic and foreign-obtaining, offering or soliciting secret commissions, kickbacks or gratuities
q58.02. Fraud, forgery or embezzlement
q58.03. Theft or misappropriation of official assets
q58.04. Nepotism-preferential treatment of family members, such as appointing them to positions without proper regard to merit
q58.05. Cronyism-preferential treatment of friends, such as appointing them to positions without proper regard to merit
q58.06. Acting (or failing to act) in the presence of an undisclosed conflict of interest
q58.07. Unlawful disclosure of government information
q58.08. Blackmail
q58.09. Perverting the course of justice
q58.10. Colluding, conspiring with, or harbouring criminals
q58.11. Insider trading
q58.12. Green-lighting
q58.13. Other
q59. Did you report the potentially corrupt behaviour?
q60.01. I did not want to upset relationships in the workplace
q60.02. I did not have enough evidence
q60.03. It could affect my career
q60.04. I was concerned about adverse consequence beyond the effect on my career
q60.05. I did not think action would be taken
q60.06. The matter was resolved informally
q60.07. I did not think the corruption was serious enough
q60.08. Managers accepted the behaviour
q60.09. I did not think it was worth the hassle of going through the report process
q60.10. I did not know how to report it