❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on the implementation of the Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) across agencies under the Minister's control, including positions separated, performance against targets, and future separation plans. Many agencies refer to other QoNs for answers or state the VTSS is not applicable.
AnsweredQoN 1524Legislative Council
Asked
14 August 2018
Member
Portfolio
Water; Fisheries; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science
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
13 September 2018
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Water; Fisheries; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science
Response time
11 days
Aqwest
(a) Not applicable.
(b) – (c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
Busselton Water
(a) Not applicable.
(b) – (c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
ChemCentre
(a) 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.
[See tabled paper no.].
(b) – (c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development
Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1517.
Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
(a) 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.
[See table paper number no.]
(b) – (c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
Forrest Products Commission
(a) Not applicable.
(b) – (c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1522.
Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
(a) Not applicable.
(b) – (c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
Water Corporation
(a) Not applicable.
(b) – (c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) – (c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
Busselton Water
(a) Not applicable.
(b) – (c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
ChemCentre
(a) 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.
[See tabled paper no.].
(b) – (c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development
Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1517.
Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
(a) 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.
[See table paper number no.]
(b) – (c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
Forrest Products Commission
(a) Not applicable.
(b) – (c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1522.
Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
(a) Not applicable.
(b) – (c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
Water Corporation
(a) Not applicable.
(b) – (c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
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