As technology reshapes workforce expectations, the APSC is taking a skills-based approach to develop digital readiness and adaptability within the Australian public sector. This session will delve into the APSC's SWP 5.0 initiative, focused on equipping public sector employees with future-focused skills for a digital future. Attendees will gain insights into skills identification, training frameworks, and workforce planning to support a digitally literate and resilient workforce. Discover how the APSC leverages data to forecast skills needs, adapts talent strategies, and tackles digital skills shortages in key government roles.

Government agencies are increasingly expected to adopt digital capabilities and data fluency to enhance public services. As the public sector faces unique challenges, the APSC's forward-thinking SWP 5.0 aims to develop workforce adaptability through skills mapping, proactive reskilling, and planning for a future where digital capabilities are essential.

• Digital readiness in public sector workforce planning
• Skills mapping and training to meet digital demands
• Data-driven approaches to future skills forecasting
• Strategies for closing digital skills gaps in government roles.

• Understand SWP 5.0’s framework for building a digitally resilient workforce
• Learn data-driven approaches to predicting and addressing skills shortages
• Explore methods for aligning upskilling strategies with long-term digital demands
• Gain insights into creating adaptive, skills-based training frameworks for public sector staff.