Concerns raised about pyschometric testing in NSW public sector

The former NSW public service commissioner has raised concerns about the use of psychometric testing in the public sector recruitment.

18 August, 2022

Public sector ‘brought into disrepute’ by Barilaro trade appointment

The John Barilaro affair has likely brought the integrity of public sector recruitment into disrepute, an independent review has found.

17 August, 2022

Chief regional NSW bureaucrat quits

Secretary of the Department of Regional NSW, Gary Barnes, has announced he’s retiring from the public service.

15 August, 2022

Recruitment survey reveals nation’s top public sector employer

Australia’s biggest public sector organisations were rated for meaningful work, job security and work-life balance.

15 August, 2022

Alcohol contributing to toxic parliamentary work culture

A report has found unacceptable levels of sexual harassment and ‘hot spots’ of bad behaviour in NSW parliamentary workplaces.

15 August, 2022

Voting opens for national local government awards

The national local government awards are designed to recognise the services councils provide and showcase creative solutions.

7 August, 2022

Pay rise, cash bonus for WA public servants

West Australia’s more than 150,000 public servants have been handed a pay rise and a one-off cash bonus of $2,500.

4 August, 2022

Building commissioner’s resignation ‘voluntary’

NSW building commissioner David Chandler has resigned following an internal investigation that cleared him of allegations made against him.

28 July, 2022

APRA Chair to step down midway through term

Appointments, departures and movement in and around government

26 July, 2022

NSW to create new statutory Property Services Commissioner

The NSW government will establish a statutory Property Services Commissioner with wider regulatory responsibilities.

18 July, 2022

Catriona Lowe nominated as ACCC deputy chair

Consumer rights advocate Catriona Lowe has been nominated as Deputy Chairperson of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

14 July, 2022

New CEO at Legal Aid NSW

Attorney General Mark Speakman has appointed Monique Hitter as the new CEO of Legal Aid NSW.

6 July, 2022

NSW appoints first anti-slavery commissioner

International lawyer and professor of global politics Dr James Cockayne has been appointed as the first NSW anti-slavery commissioner.

30 June, 2022

Bendigo City CEO to stay on for another year

Long-serving Bendigo CEO Craig Niemann will serve an extra year after being re-appointed CEO by mutual agreement.

28 June, 2022