The public service celebrates NAIDOC week
The theme of this year’s NAIDOC was Voice. Treaty. Truth. We celebrated the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. On Tuesday 9 July, we raised the...
View ArticleHuman-centred design made our graduate program more diverse
We redesigned our marketing and user experience to be more inclusive. Compared to last year: Applications from people with disability were 4 times higher Applications from people who identify as...
View ArticleDisability employment strategy paving the way for top graduates
As part of the Getting to Work Disability Employment Action Plan, we wanted to increase our applicants with disability. To do this, we: created a pathway in our graduate program for people with...
View ArticleOur Accessibility Action Plan
We want the Victorian public sector to reflect the community we serve. As Victoria’s largest employer, it’s also important the Victorian government sets the standard as a model employer for the whole...
View ArticleEngaging with lobbyists in Victoria
There is new guidance for Victorian public sector employees explaining our obligations when engaging with lobbyists and ensuring we comply with both the Lobbyist Code and our Code of Conduct. The...
View ArticleSupporting VPS employees to participate in the treaty process
Nominations for the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria close on Friday 16 August at 4pm. The First People’s Assembly of Victoria will be made up of traditional owners, elected by Aboriginal people in...
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Empowering the Public Sector through an intersectional lens
More than 200 women from across the Victorian Public Service attended a sold-out workshop that we hosted at the Empowering Women Summit. Our Deputy Commissioner Julia Griffith moderated the panel...
View ArticleMaking things fair for colleagues with disability
Earlier this month we launched a call to action on disability employment in the Victorian Public Service. People with disability are under-represented in our workplaces. While people with disability...
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Interrogating integrity in the public sector
Public sector board members from across metropolitan Melbourne gathered last week to focus on integrity. Run in partnership with Victorian Government Solicitors Office (VGSO) and Victorian Managed...
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Leading into the future
Last week we launched a new Victorian Leadership Academy (VLA) program for Deputy Secretaries and equivalent executive leaders. To meet the challenges facing Victoria, our public sector needs high...
View ArticleA cultural approach to developing Aboriginal leadership
Aboriginal staff at Victorian government and community organisations are being equipped with expanded leadership skills to take on complex roles through the Barring Djinang Leadership Program. Barring...
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State of Disaster: Monitor advice and warnings
A State of Disaster has been declared for the following parts of Victoria: East Gippsland Shire Mansfield Shire Wellington Shire Wangaratta Rural Shire Towong Shire Alpine Shire Mount Buller Alpine...
View ArticleChanges to whistleblower legislation
On 1 January 2020, new legislation came into effect that changes Victoria’s integrity system. The changes support people who disclose improper or corrupt conduct and help agencies that investigate...
View ArticlePeople Matter Survey 2020 postponed
As a result COVID-19, we have postponed the People Matter Survey for 2020 that was due to commence in May. The postponement reduces pressure on public sector organisations in this difficult time. We...
View Article5 ways to support employees with disability to work remotely during corona
Advice you can use in your team right now as a public sector manager. 1. Offer support and make it happen Health crises such as the coronavirus, can put a lot of pressure on employees with disability....
View ArticleHow to hire when working remotely
The coronavirus crisis is temporarily changing how people live, work and go about their lives. This includes how we hire in the public sector. Even with people working remotely, it’s important hiring...
View ArticleHow to induct and onboard employees working remotely
The sudden rise in remote working across the public sector has impacts across the employee lifecycle. Hiring, inducting and onboarding in a remote setting can be challenging for employers and...
View ArticleNew Victorian Public Sector Commissioner
Minister for Government Services Danny Pearson today announced Adam Fennessy PSM has been named as our new Commissioner. As Victorian Public Sector Commissioner, Mr Fennessy will be responsible for...
View Article2020 People Matter Survey Wellbeing Check Commences in October
Following the postponement of the People Matter Survey in March, the People Matter Survey will now be a shorter survey for 2020. The new People Matter Survey Wellbeing Check will help organisations...
View ArticleMaintaining integrity when working remotely
As part of the Victorian Government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, a significant proportion of Victorian public sector employees are required to work remotely. It’s anticipated that many will...
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