The Australian Computer Society (ACS) and the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at “enhancing the digital skills of the Australian public sector”.
The collaboration will focus on providing training, resources, and support to ensure that the public sector workforce is “equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving digital landscape”.
This MOU aims to develop a “digitally capable Australian Public Service (APS) aligned with the digital industry”.
Its goals include enabling APS technology professionals to use emerging technologies, enhance career paths, and promote excellence within the APS and the supporting industry.
Josh Griggs, ACS Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The MoU will see ACS and the DTA working together to apply the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) as an industry-wide approach to digital skills classification and evaluations.”
"This MoU represents a significant step forward in our mission to build a highly skilled digital workforce in Australia. By partnering with the DTA, we can ensure the public sector has access to the best training and resources available, enabling agencies to deliver high-quality digital services to the Australian public.”
Key objectives, include maximising “efficient and effective usage of existing capability and investment” in delivering the Australian Government’s digital services.
The two organisations also want to be a “catalyst for innovative creation”, and explore diversity and inclusion initiatives for tech talent.
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