The department achieves its purpose through two key strategic outcomes, each of which has associated strategies, performance measures and indicators. Collectively these elements tell our performance story. At 29 May, our outcomes were:

Outcome 1 - Foster a productive and competitive labour market through employment policies and programs that assist job seekers into work, meet employer needs and increase Australia’s workforce participation.

Outcome 2 - Facilitate jobs growth through policies and programs that promote fair, productive and safe workplaces, and facilitate the growth of small business.