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Senior public sector recruitment processes lacking
11/11/2009Commissioner for Public Sector Standards Dr Ruth Shean reported today that some elements of recruiting public sector employees to senior levels require urgent action.
Statement from the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards
24/8/2009As Commissioner for Public Sector Standards, I have a responsibility to assist in the appointment of public sector chief executive officers. As specified by the Public Sector Management Act 1994 (PSM Act), I am notified when there is a vacancy for a chief executive officer. The PSM Act requires that I oversee the recruitment process for these positions and nominate people suitable for appointment to the Minister for Public Sector Management.
OPSSC reports improper practice at Department of Water
12/8/2009The Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner (OPSSC) reported today that there have been a significant number of issues at the Department of Water which are not compliant with the Public Sector Management Act 1994, the public sector standards in human resource management and other associated requirements.
OPSSC reaching out to the Mid West
24/6/2009Representatives from the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner (OPSSC) will be in Geraldton on 1-2 July 2009 to meet Mid West government agencies on their home turf.
OPSSC reports flaws in recruitment process
06/5/2009The Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner (OPSSC) reported today that the Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) failed to follow proper recruitment processes when appointing Mr David Caporn to an executive role at FESA.
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Page last updated: November 11 2009