❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on the Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) implementation within Emergency Services and Corrective Services agencies, including positions affected, costs, and future targets. The answer provides some data and refers to other QoNs for further information.
AnsweredQoN 1516Legislative Council
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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?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
13 September 2018
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services
Response time
11 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.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:
(a) Please see tabled paper number . The abolition of these positions resulted in separation entitlements paid as at 30 June 2018 of $3,858,864.00 for DFES personnel and $282,572.00 for Office of Emergency Management personnel.
(b)-(c) Please see Legislative Council Question on Notice number 1523.
Please note: The 12 Firefighter and 2 Station Officer positions surrendered as part of the VTSS were positions that were created as part of a relief pool. Over time, changes to management practices has reduced the relieving requirements which facilitated a small reduction in the relief coefficient. These surrendered positions will not impact on the delivery of frontline services.”
The Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services advises:
(a)
Number Title Level $
1 Coordinator Independent Visitors 4 $137k
(b)-(c) Please see Legislative Council Question on Notice number 1523.
The Department of Justice advises:
Please see Legislative Council Question on Notice number 1514
Please note:
Severance decisions were based on the Department's priorities, business needs and skill requirements. Preference was given to staff in non-operational roles.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:
(a) Please see tabled paper number . The abolition of these positions resulted in separation entitlements paid as at 30 June 2018 of $3,858,864.00 for DFES personnel and $282,572.00 for Office of Emergency Management personnel.
(b)-(c) Please see Legislative Council Question on Notice number 1523.
Please note: The 12 Firefighter and 2 Station Officer positions surrendered as part of the VTSS were positions that were created as part of a relief pool. Over time, changes to management practices has reduced the relieving requirements which facilitated a small reduction in the relief coefficient. These surrendered positions will not impact on the delivery of frontline services.”
The Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services advises:
(a)
Number Title Level $
1 Coordinator Independent Visitors 4 $137k
(b)-(c) Please see Legislative Council Question on Notice number 1523.
The Department of Justice advises:
Please see Legislative Council Question on Notice number 1514
Please note:
Severance decisions were based on the Department's priorities, business needs and skill requirements. Preference was given to staff in non-operational roles.
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