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?
q20a. My job gives me opportunities to utilise my skills
q20b. The work I do gives me a sense of accomplishment
q20c. I am satisfied with the recognition I receive for doing a good job
q20d. I am fairly remunerated (e.g. salary, superannuation) for the work that I do
q20e. I am satisfied with my non-monetary employment conditions (e.g. leave, flexible work arrangements, other benefits)
q20f. I am satisfied with the stability and security of my job
q20g. I suggest ideas to improve our way of doing things
q20h. I am happy to go the 'extra mile' at work when required
q20i. Overall, I am satisfied with my job
q20j. I understand how my role contributes to achieving an outcome for the Australian public
q20k. My job inspires me
q20l. I am confident that if I requested a flexible work arrangement, my request would be given reasonable consideration
q20m. Where appropriate, I am able to take part in decisions that affect my job
q20n. I feel I have the same opportunities as anyone else of my ability or experience
q21a. When changes occur, the impacts are communicated well within my workgroup
q21b. The people in my workgroup cooperate to get the job done
q21c. My workgroup can readily adapt to new priorities and tasks
q21d. My workgroup has the appropriate skills, capabilities and knowledge to perform well
q21e. My workgroup has the tools and resources we need to perform well
q21f. The people in my workgroup use time and resources efficiently
q22a. My supervisor communicates effectively
q22b. My supervisor engages with staff on how to respond to future challenges
q22c. My supervisor can deliver difficult advice whilst maintaining relationships
q22d. My supervisor encourages my team to regularly review and improve our work
q22e. My supervisor is invested in my development
q22f. My supervisor provides me with helpful feedback to improve my performance
q22g. My supervisor actively ensures that everyone can be included in workplace activities
q22h. My supervisor ensures that my workgroup delivers on what we are responsible for
q22i. My supervisor invites a range of views, including those different to their own
q24a. My SES manager communicates effectively
q24b. My SES manager ensures that work effort contributes to the strategic direction of the agency and the APS
q24c. My SES manager clearly articulates the direction and priorities for our area
q24d. My SES manager promotes cooperation within and between agencies
q24e. My SES manager encourages innovation and creativity
q24f. My SES manager presents convincing arguments and persuades others towards an outcome
q24g. My SES manager creates an environment that enables us to deliver our best
q24h. My SES manager routinely promotes the use of data and evidence to deliver outcomes
q25a. In my agency, the SES work as a team
q25b. In my agency, the SES clearly articulate the direction and priorities for our agency
q25c. In my agency, communication between SES and other employees is effective
q26a. I feel a strong personal attachment to my agency
q26b. I feel a strong personal attachment to the APS
q26c. I am proud to work in my agency
q26d. Internal communication within my agency is effective
q26e. I would recommend my agency as a good place to work
q26f. I believe strongly in the purpose and objectives of my agency
q26g. I believe strongly in the purpose and objectives of the APS
q26h. My agency supports and actively promotes an inclusive workplace culture
q26i. I work beyond what is required in my job to help my agency achieve its objectives
q26j. I feel committed to my agency's goals
q26k. My agency really inspires me to do my best work every day
q26l. Change is managed well in my agency
q27_1. Workplace relationships with colleagues
q27_2. Inclusive work environment
q27_3. Quality of leadership (e.g. supportive, clear communication)
q27_4. Non-monetary employment conditions (e.g. leave, flexible work arrangements, other benefits)
q27_5. Remuneration (e.g. salary, superannuation)
q27_6. Type/nature of work (e.g. interesting, challenging, specialised, autonomous)
q27_7. Job security
q27_8. Location of work
q27_9. Lack of suitable alternative job prospects
q27_10. Career progression opportunities
q27_11. Professional development (e.g. learning new skills or developing current skills)
q27_12. Belief in the purpose and objectives of the APS
q27_13. Service to the Australian public
q27_14. There are no reasons for staying
q27_15. Not applicable
q27_16. Other
q28. In the last month, please rate your workgroup's overall performance:
q29. In the last month, please rate your agency's success in meeting its goals and objectives:
q30. What best describes your current workload?
q31a. Lack of clarity around my role and responsibilities
q31b. Lack of clarity around priorities
q31c. Too many competing priorities
q31d. Administrative processes within my agency
q31e. The technology within my agency
q31f. The internal communication within my agency
q31g. The lack of inclusiveness in my workgroup
q31h. Multiple layers of decision making within my agency
q31i. Authority for decision making is at a higher level than required
q31j. The appetite for risk within my agency
q31k. Resistance to experimentation with new ideas
q31l. Mobility opportunities are not supported
q31m. Flexible work practices are not supported
q31n. Limited instances of working as one APS
q32. Moving forward, what is the most important positive initiative you would like to see in your working environment?
q33. Are there currently skills or capability gaps within your immediate workgroup?
q34_1. Written communication
q34_2. Oral communication
q34_3. Information and communications technology (ICT) or digital
q34_4. Data
q34_5. Strategic policy
q34_6. Change management
q34_7. Risk management
q34_8. Leadership
q34_9. Human resources
q34_10. Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
q34_11. Creativity and innovation
q34_12. Project and program management
q34_13. Commercial awareness and business acumen
q34_14. Evaluation
q34_15. Other
q35. I am able to access relevant formal and informal learning and development when and where required.
q36. In the last month, have you actively sought an opportunity to learn something new or enhance your knowledge or skills (e.g. doing a new workplace task, reading an article or listening to a podcast, seeking feedback or coaching)?
q37. To what extent do you agree that your recent performance and development discussions with your supervisor helped improve your performance?
q38a. I have unrealistic time pressures
q38b. I have a choice in deciding how I do my work
q38c. My immediate supervisor encourages me
q38d. I receive the respect I deserve from my colleagues at work
q38e. I am clear what my duties and responsibilities are
q38f. Relationships at work are strained
q38g. Staff are consulted about change at work
q38h. I am expected to do too many different tasks in too little time
q39a. I am satisfied with the policies/practices in place to help me manage my health and wellbeing
q39b. My agency does a good job of communicating what it can offer me in terms of health and wellbeing
q39c. My agency does a good job of promoting health and wellbeing
q39d. I think my agency cares about my health and wellbeing
q39e. I believe my immediate supervisor cares about my health and wellbeing
q40. I feel comfortable discussing my mental health and wellbeing with my supervisor
q41. In general, would you say that your health is:
q42. To what extent is your work emotionally demanding?
q43. How often do you find your work stressful?
q44. I feel burned out by my work.
q45. Which of the following statements best reflects your current thoughts about working in your current position?
q46. What best describes your plans involved with leaving your current position?
q47. What is the primary reason behind your desire to leave your current position?
q48. Are there barriers to you seeking a temporary move?
q49_1. I don't know how to find out about specific opportunities
q49_2. Opportunities are not communicated effectively in my agency
q49_3. My supervisor won't support it
q49_4. My SES manager won't support it
q49_5. I don't feel confident asking my manager
q49_6. My current team can't replace my skills
q49_7. My current workplace has too many vacancies - hard to justify my release
q49_8. Concerns about how I'd be treated when I return (e.g. I'd be seen as disloyal)
q49_9. Concerns I would miss out on opportunities in my agency
q49_10. Concerns about maintaining my current flexible working arrangements
q49_11. The limited opportunities in my current geographical location
q49_12. I don't think I'm eligible
q49_13. Other
q50a. I believe that one of my responsibilities is to continually look for new ways to improve the way we work
q50b. My immediate supervisor encourages me to come up with new or better ways of doing things
q50c. People are recognised for coming up with new and innovative ways of working
q50d. My agency inspires me to come up with new or better ways of doing things
q50e. My agency recognises and supports the notion that failure is a part of innovation
q51. 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?
q52. Did this discrimination occur in your current agency?
q53_1. Gender
q53_2. Race
q53_3. Disability (e.g. loss of hearing or sight, incomplete use of limbs, or mental health issues)
q53_4. Caring responsibilities
q53_5. Age
q53_6. LGBTIQA+
q53_7. Identification as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
q53_8. Religion
q53_9. Other
q54. During the last 12 months, have you been subjected to harassment or bullying in your current workplace?
q55_1. Physical behaviour
q55_2. Sexual harassment
q55_3. Cyberbullying (e.g. harassment via IT, or the spreading of gossip/materials intended to defame or humiliate)
q55_4. Verbal abuse (e.g. offensive language, derogatory remarks, shouting or screaming)
q55_5. 'Initiations' or pranks
q55_6. Interference with your personal property or work equipment
q55_7. Interference with work tasks (e.g. withholding needed information, undermining or sabotage)
q55_8. Inappropriate and unfair application of work policies or rules (e.g. performance management, access to leave, access to learning and development)
q55_9. Deliberate exclusion from work-related activities
q55_10. Other
q56_1. Your current supervisor
q56_2. A previous supervisor
q56_3. Someone more senior (other than your supervisor)
q56_4. Co-worker
q56_5. Contractor
q56_6. Someone more junior than you
q56_7. Client, customer or stakeholder
q56_8. Consultant / service provider
q56_9. Representative of another APS agency
q56_10. Minister or ministerial adviser
q56_11. Unknown
q57. Did you report the harassment or bullying?
q58_1. I did not want to upset relationships in the workplace
q58_2. I did not have enough evidence
q58_3. It could affect my career
q58_4. I did not think action would be taken
q58_5. The matter was resolved informally
q58_6. I did not think the harassment or bullying was serious enough
q58_7. Managers accepted the behaviour
q58_8. I did not think it was worth the hassle of going through the reporting process
q58_9. I feared possible retaliation or reprisals
q58_10. I did not know how to report it
q58_11. Other
q59. Excluding behaviour reported to you as part of your duties, in the last 12 months have you witnessed another APS ememployee in your agency engaging in behaviour that you consider may be serious enough to be viewed as corruption?
q60_1. Bribery, domestic and foreign-obtaining, offering or soliciting secret commissions, kickbacks or gratuities
q60_2. Fraud, forgery or embezzlement
q60_3. Theft or misappropriation of official assets
q60_4. Nepotism - preferential treatment of family members, such as appointing them to positions without proper regard to merit
q60_5. Cronyism - preferential treatment of friends, such as appointing them to positions without proper regard to merit
q60_6. Acting (or failing to act) in the presence of an undisclosed conflict of interest
q60_7. Unlawful disclosure of government information
q60_8. Blackmail
q60_9. Perverting the course of justice
q60_10. Colluding, conspiring with, or harbouring criminals
q60_11. Insider trading
q60_12. Green-lighting
q60_13. Other
q61. Did you report the potentially corrupt behaviour?
q62_1. I did not want to upset relationships in the workplace
q62_2. I did not have enough evidence
q62_3. It could affect my career
q62_4. I was concerned about adverse consequences beyond the effect on my career
q62_5. I did not think action would be taken
q62_6. I did not think the corruption was serious enough
q62_7. Managers accepted the behaviour
q62_8. I did not think it was worth the hassle of going through the report process
q62_9. I feared possible retaliation or reprisals
q62_10. I did not know how to report it