❓ Hon. Tjorn Sibma requests detailed information on the implementation of the Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) across agencies under the Minister's control, including positions separated, separation costs, performance against targets, and future separation plans. The answer refers to a tabled paper and another Legislative Council Question for details.
AnsweredQoN 1507Legislative Council
Asked
14 August 2018
Member
Portfolio
Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
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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?
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Answered
13 September 2018
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
Response time
11 days
This answer covers multiple Ministers’ portfolios, including Disability Services, Volunteering, Seniors and Ageing, Housing, Youth, Veterans Issues, as well as Child Protection, Women’s Interests, Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence and Community Services portfolios.
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 Machinery of Government 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) See tabled paper no
(b) - (c) Refer to answer in Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
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 Machinery of Government 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) See tabled paper no
(b) - (c) Refer to answer in Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
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