Report finds ‘pervasive politicisation’ of Victorian public service

The VPS is subject to creeping and pervasive politicisation, the state’s Ombudsman has found.

6 December, 2023

Chief APS in-house consultants appointed

Former McKinsey consultant Andrew Nipe will lead the federal government’s new in-house function, Australian Government Consulting.

5 December, 2023

Translink exec to lead Queensland TMR

Transport strategist Sally Stannard has been appointed the new Director General of transport and main roads in Queensland.

4 December, 2023

Dealing with difficult councillors if you’re a CEO or GM

Once upon a time elected members brought skill and will to the management of council, but that is no longer always the case. Today they often need a lot of managing themselves.

30 November, 2023

Rosemary Kayess appointed new Disability Discrimination Commissioner

Human rights lawyer Rosemary Kayess is Australia’s next Disability Discrimination Commissioner.

28 November, 2023

Elizabeth Tydd appointed new FOI Commissioner

The government has announced a changing of the guard at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

27 November, 2023

Former ACCC deputy to review Online Safety laws

Former ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard will lead a review of the Online Safety Act.

22 November, 2023

City of Melville appoints first female CEO

City of Melville in WA has appointed its first female CEO.

20 November, 2023

Information Commissioner won’t seek third term

Angelene Falk won’t be seeking a third term as Australian Information Commissioner.

13 November, 2023

Sunshine Coast Mayor bows out with salutary warning

Party politics has no place in local government, says the outgoing LGAQ president.

13 November, 2023

Navigating your first 10 months as a regional CEO

General information for new CEOs can be confusing and, at times, irrelevant to the unique context of leadership in regional councils.

12 November, 2023

Queensland appoints Coordinator-General

Queensland’s new Coordinator-General will play a key role in the delivery of major infrastructure projects.

7 November, 2023

Graeme Head to lead NSW Customer Service

Former NSW Public Service Commissioner Graeme Head has been appointed as the new secretary of the Department of Customer Service.

2 November, 2023

Hunt continues for new NCA chief

Candidates have two weeks left to apply for the position of Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority.

1 November, 2023