1005.0 - ABS Corporate Plan, 2018-19

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5. OUR CAPABILITY

To achieve our objectives for 2018–19 and into the period beyond, the ABS will build or maintain our capability as follows:


PEOPLE	Embed an activity-based working model across all ABS workplaces Increase access to flexible working arrangements for employees A new job design solution to enable transformation of statistical and corporate functions Implement a new job design framework to support transformation of statistical and corporate functions Support teams to adopt and utilise the new statistical tools Invest in people management and leadership to maximise the benefits of Transformation Develop future focused statistical and analytical skills, knowledge and behaviours.

PROCESS	Further develop e-survey technologies to enable more efficient yet secure collection of data to support statistical functions Effective engagement with external partners (across the Australian Public Service, States and Territories, researchers and beyond) where required to support our work.

METHOD	Develop our skills in: - Big data and advanced data analytics - Statistical modelling in estimates projections and impact measurement - Respondent management and responsive design for sampling error minimisation - New approaches to integrating data from multiple sources.

SYSTEMS	Invest in new ICT infrastructure and related solutions to support transformation of statistical functions Operationalise and leverage the investment in new ICT infrastructure and related solutions to support transformation of statistical functions Provide a contemporary and collaborative workplace that facilitates broader access to offsite working for ABS employees with attention to data security.

KNOWLEDGE	Develop knowledge of current and emerging policy issues and debates to understand stakeholders needs Build data analysis, data integration and statistical knowledge and capability development Maintain expertise in domestic and international classifications and frameworks Ensure sufficient internal capability to partner with external experts.