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AI and Digital Skills Crucial for APS Job Success

The Canberra Times

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Date Published
2 Feb 2026
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1
Australian
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Created
2 Feb 2026, 01:15 am

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Recruiters reveal the new 'gold standard' for APS jobseekers.

Summary

The article highlights the increasing importance of AI and digital skills for those seeking Australian Public Service (APS) jobs. It identifies these competencies as the new 'gold standard' for jobseekers. While it underscores the growing role of technology in government roles, it doesn't deeply explore broader AI safety issues or how AI could impact existential or catastrophic risks. The focus is more on job preparedness rather than on AI policy or governance frameworks. Consequently, its connection to current AI safety discourse is peripheral at best.

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