A WA parliamentary question seeks data on senior public sector appointments, particularly regarding external advertising, costs, and gender representation, aiming to understand diversity strategies' effectiveness within water-related agencies.

AnsweredQoN 2114Legislative Council
Asked
22 June 2005
Portfolio
Minister Assisting the Minister for Water Resources

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(1) In each Department or Agency under the Minister's control, how many level 7 positions and above were advertised outside the Public Service in the 2004-05 financial year?
(2) What was the cost of the advertisements?
(3) How many of the positions so advertised were filled by -
(a) the person acting in the position;
(b) a person from the re-deployment pool; or
(c) a person recruited from the advertisement outside the Public Sector?
(4) How many of these positions were filled by women?
(5) In the same financial year, how many women have been appointed to senior positions, level 7 and above, in each of the Departments and Agencies under the Minister’s control?
(6) Does the Government have a strategy in place to increase the number of women in senior positions?
(7) If so, what is that strategy?

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Answered
15 September 2005
Responded by
Minister for Fisheries representing the Minister Assisting the Minister for Water Resources
Response time
85 days
(b) a person from the re-deployment pool; or (c) a person recruited from the advertisement outside the Public Sector?
(c) a person recruited from the advertisement outside the Public Sector?
Busselton Water (1) Nil (2) N/A (3)-(4) N/A (5) Nil (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management. Department of Environment includes Water and Rivers Commission 1. Seventeen. 2. $8,540.00. 3(a) Seven. (b) Nil. (c) Four. 4. Three 5. Three 6. Yes 7. In 2001 the Government developed an "Equity and Diversity Plan for the Public Sector Workforce 2001 - 2005", in line with its commitment to develop a public sector workforce which is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment and enables employees to combine work and family responsibilities. Specific objectives and priorities have been identified for Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women. Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(1) Nil (2) N/A (3)-(4) N/A (5) Nil (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management. Department of Environment includes Water and Rivers Commission 1. Seventeen. 2. $8,540.00. 3(a) Seven. (b) Nil. (c) Four. 4. Three 5. Three 6. Yes 7. In 2001 the Government developed an "Equity and Diversity Plan for the Public Sector Workforce 2001 - 2005", in line with its commitment to develop a public sector workforce which is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment and enables employees to combine work and family responsibilities. Specific objectives and priorities have been identified for Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women. Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(2) N/A (3)-(4) N/A (5) Nil (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management. Department of Environment includes Water and Rivers Commission 1. Seventeen. 2. $8,540.00. 3(a) Seven. (b) Nil. (c) Four. 4. Three 5. Three 6. Yes 7. In 2001 the Government developed an "Equity and Diversity Plan for the Public Sector Workforce 2001 - 2005", in line with its commitment to develop a public sector workforce which is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment and enables employees to combine work and family responsibilities. Specific objectives and priorities have been identified for Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women. Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(3)-(4) N/A (5) Nil (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management. Department of Environment includes Water and Rivers Commission 1. Seventeen. 2. $8,540.00. 3(a) Seven. (b) Nil. (c) Four. 4. Three 5. Three 6. Yes 7. In 2001 the Government developed an "Equity and Diversity Plan for the Public Sector Workforce 2001 - 2005", in line with its commitment to develop a public sector workforce which is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment and enables employees to combine work and family responsibilities. Specific objectives and priorities have been identified for Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women. Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(5) Nil (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management. Department of Environment includes Water and Rivers Commission 1. Seventeen. 2. $8,540.00. 3(a) Seven. (b) Nil. (c) Four. 4. Three 5. Three 6. Yes 7. In 2001 the Government developed an "Equity and Diversity Plan for the Public Sector Workforce 2001 - 2005", in line with its commitment to develop a public sector workforce which is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment and enables employees to combine work and family responsibilities. Specific objectives and priorities have been identified for Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women. Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management. Department of Environment includes Water and Rivers Commission 1. Seventeen. 2. $8,540.00. 3(a) Seven. (b) Nil. (c) Four. 4. Three 5. Three 6. Yes 7. In 2001 the Government developed an "Equity and Diversity Plan for the Public Sector Workforce 2001 - 2005", in line with its commitment to develop a public sector workforce which is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment and enables employees to combine work and family responsibilities. Specific objectives and priorities have been identified for Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women. Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management. Department of Environment includes Water and Rivers Commission 1. Seventeen. 2. $8,540.00. 3(a) Seven. (b) Nil. (c) Four. 4. Three 5. Three 6. Yes 7. In 2001 the Government developed an "Equity and Diversity Plan for the Public Sector Workforce 2001 - 2005", in line with its commitment to develop a public sector workforce which is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment and enables employees to combine work and family responsibilities. Specific objectives and priorities have been identified for Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women. Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
Department of Environment includes Water and Rivers Commission 1. Seventeen. 2. $8,540.00. 3(a) Seven. (b) Nil. (c) Four. 4. Three 5. Three 6. Yes 7. In 2001 the Government developed an "Equity and Diversity Plan for the Public Sector Workforce 2001 - 2005", in line with its commitment to develop a public sector workforce which is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment and enables employees to combine work and family responsibilities. Specific objectives and priorities have been identified for Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women. Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
1. Seventeen. 2. $8,540.00. 3(a) Seven. (b) Nil. (c) Four. 4. Three 5. Three 6. Yes 7. In 2001 the Government developed an "Equity and Diversity Plan for the Public Sector Workforce 2001 - 2005", in line with its commitment to develop a public sector workforce which is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment and enables employees to combine work and family responsibilities. Specific objectives and priorities have been identified for Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women. Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
2. $8,540.00. 3(a) Seven. (b) Nil. (c) Four. 4. Three 5. Three 6. Yes 7. In 2001 the Government developed an "Equity and Diversity Plan for the Public Sector Workforce 2001 - 2005", in line with its commitment to develop a public sector workforce which is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment and enables employees to combine work and family responsibilities. Specific objectives and priorities have been identified for Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women. Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
3(a) Seven. (b) Nil. (c) Four. 4. Three 5. Three 6. Yes 7. In 2001 the Government developed an "Equity and Diversity Plan for the Public Sector Workforce 2001 - 2005", in line with its commitment to develop a public sector workforce which is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment and enables employees to combine work and family responsibilities. Specific objectives and priorities have been identified for Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women. Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
4. Three 5. Three 6. Yes 7. In 2001 the Government developed an "Equity and Diversity Plan for the Public Sector Workforce 2001 - 2005", in line with its commitment to develop a public sector workforce which is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment and enables employees to combine work and family responsibilities. Specific objectives and priorities have been identified for Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women. Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
5. Three 6. Yes 7. In 2001 the Government developed an "Equity and Diversity Plan for the Public Sector Workforce 2001 - 2005", in line with its commitment to develop a public sector workforce which is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment and enables employees to combine work and family responsibilities. Specific objectives and priorities have been identified for Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women. Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
6. Yes 7. In 2001 the Government developed an "Equity and Diversity Plan for the Public Sector Workforce 2001 - 2005", in line with its commitment to develop a public sector workforce which is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment and enables employees to combine work and family responsibilities. Specific objectives and priorities have been identified for Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women. Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
7. In 2001 the Government developed an "Equity and Diversity Plan for the Public Sector Workforce 2001 - 2005", in line with its commitment to develop a public sector workforce which is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment and enables employees to combine work and family responsibilities. Specific objectives and priorities have been identified for Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women. Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
Water Corporation Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
Water Corporation employees are not covered under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and, therefore, all positions are advertised outside the Public Service. However, the following information is provided in relation to Level 7 positions. (1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(1) 19 (2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(2) Many L7 positions are advertised in conjunction with positions at a lower classification, in the same advertisement. As a result, advertising costs cannot be attributed to these 19 positions specifically. The total cost is estimated to be $36,000 + GST, which covers posting on electronic job board(s) and in State/National newspaper(s). (3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(3) (a)-(b) Nil (c) 19 (4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(4) 2 (5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(5) 6 (6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(6) The Water Corporation has a strategy in place. (7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(7) The Water Corporation has a Diversity strategy in place to attract and retain employees from various sectors of the workforce. The strategy includes flexible work arrangements, specific remuneration/ benefit options and equitable business practices and processes. Additionally the Water Corporation supports a networking and learning group for female managers and aspiring female staff. AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
AQWEST (Bunbury) Water Board (1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(1) Nil. (2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(2)-(4) N/A (5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(5) Nil. (6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(6) Yes (7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.
(7) The Government's Equity and Diversity Plan includes performance objectives, which are designed to improve the distribution of women across all levels of the workforce and their representation in senior management.

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