❓ Details the implementation of the Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) within WA government agencies, including positions separated, costs, and overall targets. Agency-specific targets remain confidential.
AnsweredQoN 1523Legislative Council
Asked
14 August 2018
Member
Portfolio
Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; Federal-State Relations
QuestionView source ↗
Regarding the implementation of the Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) separations for each agency under the Minister's control, I ask for the following information: (a) a table outlining the number of positions, position title, substantive level, and value of the separation entitlements paid as at 30 June 2018; (b) an indication of departmental/agency performance as at 30 June 2018, against the original VTSS targeted established; and (c) how many and which particular positions are targeted for separation over the forward estimates?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
12 September 2018
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; Federal-State Relations
Response time
10 days
The Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) is a Budget repair tool whilst also assisting workforce renewal by enabling agencies to retain 20% of the savings. The VTSS is open to all general government employees, though priority is being given to agencies impacted by the MoG changes (which took effect from 1 July 2017). The VTSS, once fully implemented, is expected to save in excess of $150 million annually across Government.
(a)
Gold Corporation and Salaries and Allowances Tribunal
Nil.
Lotterywest
No. of Positions
Position
PS group
Severance Amount
1
Senior Business Development Officer
LEVEL5
2
Retailer Customer Services & Support Officer
LEVEL3
3
Service Delivery Manager
LEVEL6
4
Retailer Support Officer
LEVEL3
5
Project Officer Technology RTP
LEVEL2
6
Manager Human Resources
LEVEL7
7
ERP Business Process Analyst
LEVEL5
8
Senior Data Analysis and Support Officer
LEVEL6
9
Reporting Coordinator
LEVEL4
10
System and Web Analyst
LEVEL6
11
Manager Business Development
LEVEL7
12
Information Management Officer
LEVEL3
13
Senior Retailer Shopfit Officer
LEVEL5
14
Sen Mgr Project Management Office (Temp)
LEVEL8
15
Administration Officer
LEVEL2
16
Procurement Officer
LEVEL4
17
Management Support Officer
LEVEL2
18
Manager Organisational Development
LEVEL7
19
Senior Assurance & Governance Officer
LEVEL5
20
GM
SES1
Total
$2,039,505.39
Public Sector Commission
Position title
Substantive level
VTSS amount
(including incentive payment)
Leave entitlement payout
Total VTSS payment
Human Resource Consultant
L4
$37,553.09
$6,539.67
Project Officer
L5
$97,797.20
$19,765.21
Senior Project Officer
L6
$69,825.25
$35,771.55
Principal Investigator
L7
$107,493.35
$18,914.08
Management Consultant
L8
$176,684.96
$33,398.36
Director
L8
$166,987.18
$64,487.65
Total
$835,217.55
Premier and Cabinet
Position Title
Substantive level
Total Value of Separation Entitlements
Records Officer
1
Principal Policy Officer
8
Cabinet Officer
2
Senior Executive Government Officer
6
Principal Policy Officer
8
Officer
1
Manager, Cabinet Services
7
Principal Policy Officer
8
Principal Policy Officer
7
Senior Policy Officer
6
Officer
1
Executive Transport Officer
ETO
Liaison Officer
4
Executive Assistant
3
Administrative Assistant – Min Office
2
Liaison Officer – Min Office
4
Appointments Secretary – Min Office
3
Information Resources Officer
3
Liaison Officer – Min Office
4
Liaison Officer - Min Office
4
Administrative Assistant – Min Office
2
Liaison Officer - Min Office
4
Executive Officer – Min Office
5
Administrative Assistant – Min Office
2
Administrative Assistant – Min Office
2
Senior Policy Officer
6
Liaison Officer - Min Office
4
Manager Projects
8
Administrative Assistant – Min Office
2
Administration Officer
3
Executive Officer – Min Office
5
Appointments Secretary – Min Office
3
Executive Officer
5
Principal Policy Officer
8
Principal Policy Officer
7
Manager, Policy and Strategy
8
Liaison Officer
4
Total
$3,912,525.62
(b)-(c) Agency targets are Cabinet-in-confidence and were provided as a guide to assist agencies and Ministers with implementation of the scheme. While the reductions will vary between agencies depending on factors like MoG changes, the size and role of individual agencies and other impacts, all agencies are expected to contribute in order to meet the overall reduction target of 3,000 employees.
(a)
Gold Corporation and Salaries and Allowances Tribunal
Nil.
Lotterywest
No. of Positions
Position
PS group
Severance Amount
1
Senior Business Development Officer
LEVEL5
2
Retailer Customer Services & Support Officer
LEVEL3
3
Service Delivery Manager
LEVEL6
4
Retailer Support Officer
LEVEL3
5
Project Officer Technology RTP
LEVEL2
6
Manager Human Resources
LEVEL7
7
ERP Business Process Analyst
LEVEL5
8
Senior Data Analysis and Support Officer
LEVEL6
9
Reporting Coordinator
LEVEL4
10
System and Web Analyst
LEVEL6
11
Manager Business Development
LEVEL7
12
Information Management Officer
LEVEL3
13
Senior Retailer Shopfit Officer
LEVEL5
14
Sen Mgr Project Management Office (Temp)
LEVEL8
15
Administration Officer
LEVEL2
16
Procurement Officer
LEVEL4
17
Management Support Officer
LEVEL2
18
Manager Organisational Development
LEVEL7
19
Senior Assurance & Governance Officer
LEVEL5
20
GM
SES1
Total
$2,039,505.39
Public Sector Commission
Position title
Substantive level
VTSS amount
(including incentive payment)
Leave entitlement payout
Total VTSS payment
Human Resource Consultant
L4
$37,553.09
$6,539.67
Project Officer
L5
$97,797.20
$19,765.21
Senior Project Officer
L6
$69,825.25
$35,771.55
Principal Investigator
L7
$107,493.35
$18,914.08
Management Consultant
L8
$176,684.96
$33,398.36
Director
L8
$166,987.18
$64,487.65
Total
$835,217.55
Premier and Cabinet
Position Title
Substantive level
Total Value of Separation Entitlements
Records Officer
1
Principal Policy Officer
8
Cabinet Officer
2
Senior Executive Government Officer
6
Principal Policy Officer
8
Officer
1
Manager, Cabinet Services
7
Principal Policy Officer
8
Principal Policy Officer
7
Senior Policy Officer
6
Officer
1
Executive Transport Officer
ETO
Liaison Officer
4
Executive Assistant
3
Administrative Assistant – Min Office
2
Liaison Officer – Min Office
4
Appointments Secretary – Min Office
3
Information Resources Officer
3
Liaison Officer – Min Office
4
Liaison Officer - Min Office
4
Administrative Assistant – Min Office
2
Liaison Officer - Min Office
4
Executive Officer – Min Office
5
Administrative Assistant – Min Office
2
Administrative Assistant – Min Office
2
Senior Policy Officer
6
Liaison Officer - Min Office
4
Manager Projects
8
Administrative Assistant – Min Office
2
Administration Officer
3
Executive Officer – Min Office
5
Appointments Secretary – Min Office
3
Executive Officer
5
Principal Policy Officer
8
Principal Policy Officer
7
Manager, Policy and Strategy
8
Liaison Officer
4
Total
$3,912,525.62
(b)-(c) Agency targets are Cabinet-in-confidence and were provided as a guide to assist agencies and Ministers with implementation of the scheme. While the reductions will vary between agencies depending on factors like MoG changes, the size and role of individual agencies and other impacts, all agencies are expected to contribute in order to meet the overall reduction target of 3,000 employees.
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