{"product_id":"2026100012484-secondhand-the-public-service-manager-an-introduction-to-personnel-management-in-the-australian-public-service","title":"The Public Service Manager: An Introduction To Personnel Management In The Australian Public Service","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: repr.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNavigating the labyrinthine world of government bureaucracy demands a guide who understands its unique terrain, and Bruce McCallum's The Public Service Manager rises to that challenge with clarity and authority. This foundational text presents a comprehensive introduction to personnel management within the Australian Public Service, addressing the distinctive constraints, responsibilities, and human dynamics that define the role of a public sector manager. McCallum chronicles the structures, policies, and legislative frameworks that shape workforce management in government, instructing readers on how to lead effectively within a system governed by accountability, equity, and public interest.\n\nWritten with a pragmatic and accessible tone, this work argues that effective public service management is both a science and an art — one that requires a nuanced understanding of people as much as policy. Part of the respected Australian Management Studies series, it holds a significant place in the canon of Australian public administration literature, offering insights that remain relevant to anyone seeking to understand or improve the machinery of government. Whether you are a practising public servant, a student of management, or a policy professional, this volume will leave you questioning just how much of leadership is universal — and how much is uniquely shaped by the world of public service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50948305944795,"sku":"2026100012484-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/cf661b0e-64d7-4a1a-9e73-beaf9332c40b.png?v=1793104290","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100012484-secondhand-the-public-service-manager-an-introduction-to-personnel-management-in-the-australian-public-service","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}