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OPSSC update

Agency survey

The WA Public Sector Annual Agency Survey will be available for completion online from Friday 19 June. This year the survey has been further refined to link with the redeveloped Employee Perceptions Survey. Public sector agencies are required to complete and submit the survey by Friday 31 July 2009. It will be available from the OPSSC website.

Professional networks

We have recently established professional networks in the areas of official conduct and public sector standards for public interest disclosure officers (PID officers), human resource managers and senior integrity officers. The networks will provide participants with the opportunity to:

• develop knowledge;
• identify common issues and solutions; and
• share good practice and ideas.

If you would like to join one of the professional networks, please email doug.tomlinson@opssc.wa.gov.au.

Parliamentary Series Report Four

The latest Parliamentary Series Report was tabled in State Parliament on 6 May 2009. The report details two cases which examine situations where government agencies failed to follow proper process in recruitment. The report is available at www.opssc.wa.gov.au/Publications_and_Resources/Reporting/Parliamentary_Series.php.

PUBLIC SECTOR STANDARDS

Tips for minimising breach claims

Analysis of breach claims processed by OPSSC has shown that providing poor feedback is a leading reason for the lodgement of breach of standards claims by unsuccessful applicants. For tips on providing feedback visit www.opssc.wa.gov.au/Documents/HRM/breach_claim_tips_march2009.pdf.

New Public Sector Standards

We have completed the consultation process for the new Public Sector Standards. Feedback received indicates that the sector is supportive of our move to simplify the standards and the associated processes. We anticipate that the new standards and accompanying resource material will be available in the coming months. We will keep you informed.

OFFICIAL CONDUCT

Conduct Guide for Boards and Committees

The Conduct Guide for Boards and Committees sets out six categories where a public sector board member, executive officer or other officer of the board needs to display the appropriate behaviour and comply with the accountability framework set out in the legislature and by government. The guide, supporting information and sample code of conduct is available at www.opssc.wa.gov.au/Official_Conduct/How_can_OPSSC_assistqm/Products/Resources.php.

PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES

PID Officer register

Under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003, every public authority is required to have a PID officer to receive disclosures of public interest information. OPSSC maintains a register of all PID officers, which is available at www.opssc.wa.gov.au/Documents/Public_Interest/contactlist.xls.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Showcasing diversity initiatives

The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) is developing a series of case studies about initiatives public authorities have developed and implemented to improve their equity and diversity employment outcomes. The case studies will be available from the OEEO website at www.oeeo.wa.gov.au.

Equity and diversity data

Collection of equity and diversity data for 2009 will be commencing soon. Agencies will be able to submit data from 15 June through the national Workforce Analysis and Comparative Application system. All public authorities must submit their data by Friday 24 July 2009. For more information, go to www.dpc.wa.gov.au/PSMD/WorkforcePlanning/Pages/WorkforceInformationSystem.aspx.

Diversity Forum

The next OEEO Diversity Forum will showcase strategies developed and implemented by public authorities to enhance employment outcomes for people with disabilities. The forum will be held on Thursday 18 June from 9.00am-12.00 noon. For more information visit www.oeeo.wa.gov.au/diversityforums/2009/index.htm.

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