Achieving career satisfaction through fostering innovation: lessons from the engineering profession in the Australian public sector

Abstract This paper proposes a novel approach that integrates the capability of empirical validation structural equation modelling (SEM) and prediction ability Bayesian networks (BN). The Hybrid SEM–BN was used as decision support framework to examine interplay between salient organisational constructs their influence engineers’ career satisfaction in Australian Public Service (APS). results emphasise ambidextrous culture for innovation most important factor needed be implemented organisation. Managerial implications are recommended senior managers on how they can implement increase workplace innovation, which could, turn, help reduce turnover rate engineers employed APS.