❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on government staff appointments, remuneration, and employment terms. The answer provides appointment dates, employment contracts, unit functions, and specific details regarding the Director's appointment and qualifications.
AnsweredQoN 3549Legislative Council
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(b) their remuneration; (c) terms of employment; and (d) dates of appointment?
(c) terms of employment; and (d) dates of appointment?
(d) dates of appointment?
(c) terms of employment; and (d) dates of appointment?
(d) dates of appointment?
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Answered
22 June 2006
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
28 days
(b) what skills experience or qualifications does she possess relevant to the position and its duties; and (c) was anyone sacked, transferred or otherwise displaced to make a position available, or was this a new position created just for her?
(c) was anyone sacked, transferred or otherwise displaced to make a position available, or was this a new position created just for her?
Name Level First appointment to Government Sharryn Jackson Level 9 May 2005 Donna Plummer Level 8 February 2001 Tessa Hopkins Level 7 February 2001 Ron Sao Level 6 April 2005 Nicola Farqhuarson Level 5 September 2005 Lisa-Marie D'Alonza Level 3 August 2005 Julie Armstrong Level 5 April 2005 Martin Drum Level 5 May 2005 Lyn Graham Level 5 February 2001 Michael Carroll Level 6 Arpil 2005 VACANT Level 7 (1)(c) All staff are employed by way of a Public Sector Management Act 1994 section 68 ministerial officer contract. (2) The function and duties of the unit are: Liaison between the government, through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and the community. Coordinate Cabinet visits and meetings in the regions (including the metropolitan region). Assist with the coordination of regional Parliament. Assist the Premier and Cabinet in the presentation of the government's policies and programs, ensuring that the government's policies, programs, decisions and expenditure priorities are properly understood and can be communicated to the public. Provide liaison between various Ministerial offices to ensure a coordinated, whole of government approach to policy communication for regional cabinet and Ministerial visits. Coordinate regional media coverage and requirements for such community visits. Liaise with regionally based Ministerial Staff and ensure those staff are fully informed and supported in relation to government activities and policies. (3a) Ms Jackson was appointed Director on 16 February 2006 having previously been employed as a Chief of Staff to a Minister. (3b) Ms Jackson has the skill, experience and qualifications required for her position. (3c) No.
(1)(c) All staff are employed by way of a Public Sector Management Act 1994 section 68 ministerial officer contract. (2) The function and duties of the unit are: Liaison between the government, through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and the community. Coordinate Cabinet visits and meetings in the regions (including the metropolitan region). Assist with the coordination of regional Parliament. Assist the Premier and Cabinet in the presentation of the government's policies and programs, ensuring that the government's policies, programs, decisions and expenditure priorities are properly understood and can be communicated to the public. Provide liaison between various Ministerial offices to ensure a coordinated, whole of government approach to policy communication for regional cabinet and Ministerial visits. Coordinate regional media coverage and requirements for such community visits. Liaise with regionally based Ministerial Staff and ensure those staff are fully informed and supported in relation to government activities and policies. (3a) Ms Jackson was appointed Director on 16 February 2006 having previously been employed as a Chief of Staff to a Minister. (3b) Ms Jackson has the skill, experience and qualifications required for her position. (3c) No.
(2) The function and duties of the unit are: Liaison between the government, through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and the community. Coordinate Cabinet visits and meetings in the regions (including the metropolitan region). Assist with the coordination of regional Parliament. Assist the Premier and Cabinet in the presentation of the government's policies and programs, ensuring that the government's policies, programs, decisions and expenditure priorities are properly understood and can be communicated to the public. Provide liaison between various Ministerial offices to ensure a coordinated, whole of government approach to policy communication for regional cabinet and Ministerial visits. Coordinate regional media coverage and requirements for such community visits. Liaise with regionally based Ministerial Staff and ensure those staff are fully informed and supported in relation to government activities and policies. (3a) Ms Jackson was appointed Director on 16 February 2006 having previously been employed as a Chief of Staff to a Minister. (3b) Ms Jackson has the skill, experience and qualifications required for her position. (3c) No.
(3b) Ms Jackson has the skill, experience and qualifications required for her position. (3c) No.
(3c) No.
(c) was anyone sacked, transferred or otherwise displaced to make a position available, or was this a new position created just for her?
Name Level First appointment to Government Sharryn Jackson Level 9 May 2005 Donna Plummer Level 8 February 2001 Tessa Hopkins Level 7 February 2001 Ron Sao Level 6 April 2005 Nicola Farqhuarson Level 5 September 2005 Lisa-Marie D'Alonza Level 3 August 2005 Julie Armstrong Level 5 April 2005 Martin Drum Level 5 May 2005 Lyn Graham Level 5 February 2001 Michael Carroll Level 6 Arpil 2005 VACANT Level 7 (1)(c) All staff are employed by way of a Public Sector Management Act 1994 section 68 ministerial officer contract. (2) The function and duties of the unit are: Liaison between the government, through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and the community. Coordinate Cabinet visits and meetings in the regions (including the metropolitan region). Assist with the coordination of regional Parliament. Assist the Premier and Cabinet in the presentation of the government's policies and programs, ensuring that the government's policies, programs, decisions and expenditure priorities are properly understood and can be communicated to the public. Provide liaison between various Ministerial offices to ensure a coordinated, whole of government approach to policy communication for regional cabinet and Ministerial visits. Coordinate regional media coverage and requirements for such community visits. Liaise with regionally based Ministerial Staff and ensure those staff are fully informed and supported in relation to government activities and policies. (3a) Ms Jackson was appointed Director on 16 February 2006 having previously been employed as a Chief of Staff to a Minister. (3b) Ms Jackson has the skill, experience and qualifications required for her position. (3c) No.
(1)(c) All staff are employed by way of a Public Sector Management Act 1994 section 68 ministerial officer contract. (2) The function and duties of the unit are: Liaison between the government, through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and the community. Coordinate Cabinet visits and meetings in the regions (including the metropolitan region). Assist with the coordination of regional Parliament. Assist the Premier and Cabinet in the presentation of the government's policies and programs, ensuring that the government's policies, programs, decisions and expenditure priorities are properly understood and can be communicated to the public. Provide liaison between various Ministerial offices to ensure a coordinated, whole of government approach to policy communication for regional cabinet and Ministerial visits. Coordinate regional media coverage and requirements for such community visits. Liaise with regionally based Ministerial Staff and ensure those staff are fully informed and supported in relation to government activities and policies. (3a) Ms Jackson was appointed Director on 16 February 2006 having previously been employed as a Chief of Staff to a Minister. (3b) Ms Jackson has the skill, experience and qualifications required for her position. (3c) No.
(2) The function and duties of the unit are: Liaison between the government, through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and the community. Coordinate Cabinet visits and meetings in the regions (including the metropolitan region). Assist with the coordination of regional Parliament. Assist the Premier and Cabinet in the presentation of the government's policies and programs, ensuring that the government's policies, programs, decisions and expenditure priorities are properly understood and can be communicated to the public. Provide liaison between various Ministerial offices to ensure a coordinated, whole of government approach to policy communication for regional cabinet and Ministerial visits. Coordinate regional media coverage and requirements for such community visits. Liaise with regionally based Ministerial Staff and ensure those staff are fully informed and supported in relation to government activities and policies. (3a) Ms Jackson was appointed Director on 16 February 2006 having previously been employed as a Chief of Staff to a Minister. (3b) Ms Jackson has the skill, experience and qualifications required for her position. (3c) No.
(3b) Ms Jackson has the skill, experience and qualifications required for her position. (3c) No.
(3c) No.
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