APS employee census – DVA results

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) 2025 Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Census (the Census) results are now available for download.

The Census is an opportunity for APS employees to have their say about working in the APS and in DVA. The Census collects confidential opinions and information about issues (broadly) including:

• health and wellbeing
• performance management
• leadership
• general impressions of the agency and APS.

The Census was conducted between 5 May to 6 June 2025, giving all DVA APS and labour hire employees the opportunity to help shape DVA's future.

A total of 3,248 staff took part, reflecting an 83% participation rate, an increase of 5% from 2024. DVA is proud to present its 2025 DVA APS Employee Census Action Plan, which has been developed in consultation with all staff across the department.