Why smarter choices in funding allocation are essential for sustainable service delivery

Asset practitioners are working with constrained resources that require them to think creatively and innovatively as well as strategically.

17 January, 2022

Vic integrity agencies seek reform on misuse of public resources

Victoria’s integrity watchdogs have written to the leaders of all political parties urging action to prevent the misuse of public funds.

20 December, 2021

Gender equality, flexibility on the table in APS mat leave review

The APS will consider gender equality and flexibility in a review of maternity leave provisions.

15 December, 2021

Lack of whistleblower complaints prompts local government audit

Public sector whistleblowers made almost 1,000 reports to investigating agencies in NSW, according to the state’s Ombudsman.

14 December, 2021

Management challenge launched for local govt professionals

Local council leaders around Australia are encouraged to get their staff together to compete in the next season of the Management Challenge.

9 December, 2021

More diversity needed in public sector: report

A new report from the Australian Public Service Commission reveals that people with disability are underrepresented in the public sector.

2 December, 2021

Jab on the job: a new role for employers in the path to Covid-normal

Vaccine management software is readily available for organisations and should be recommended – consulting and communicating with businesses will be the first steps.

29 November, 2021

Cyber security audit of WA local government raises concerns

A cyber security audit of local government in Western Australia showed vulnerabilities in systems dating back over 15 years.

29 November, 2021

Bullying a concern in NSW public sector: survey

Negative workplace behaviours are a concern in the NSW public sector, but employee satisfaction is still high, a survey has revealed.

22 November, 2021

From ‘hot-desking’ to ‘hotelling’: The next wave of flexibility in the APS?

As organisations move towards a Covid-normal environment, it will be crucial that managers bring employees along with new ways of working.

18 November, 2021

‘Ideal public servant’ stole $22m from WA government

A former senior public servant with a penchant for expensive houses, racehorses and high living stole $22 million from the WA government.

18 November, 2021

NSW govt to review grants programs

The NSW Government will conduct a review into the administration of grants programs in NSW.

4 November, 2021

Councillors not completing personal interest returns adequately

A review of Victorian councillors has found half aren’t completing personal interest returns in accordance with legislated requirements.

1 November, 2021

Report raises questions about contracting senior public service roles

A contractor employed by the NSW DPE was paid about $80,000 more than the usual salary.

28 October, 2021