❓ WA Parliament QoN 1512 reveals details of the Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) implementation across various government agencies as of June 30, 2018, including positions, levels, and separation entitlements paid. The VTSS aims to achieve budget repair and workforce renewal.
AnsweredQoN 1512Legislative Council
Asked
14 August 2018
Member
Portfolio
Treasurer; Minister for Finance; Energy; Aboriginal Affairs
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
11 September 2018
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Treasurer; Minister for Finance; Energy; Aboriginal Affairs
Response time
9 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.
(a)
Department of Treasury
The table below includes the termination payment, 12 week incentive payment, additional incentive payment ($500 for employment transition expenses) and leave component:
Ref
Position
Level
Separation Entitlement
1
Manager
8.3
$185,832
2
Manager Human Resource Management
7.3
$129,571
3
Principal Policy Officer
7.3
$87,474
4
Principal Taxation Advisor
7.3
$152,996
5
Senior Analyst
7.3
$224,185
6
Senior Analyst
6.4
$84,238
7
Analyst
5.4
$119,943
8
Analyst
5.4
$102,215
9
Administrative Assistant
2.4
$38,466
Department of Finance
Position Title
Substantive Level
Value of Separation Entitlement $
Executive Officer
5
144,760
Executive Assistant
3
69,248
Business Support Coordinator
4
134,490
Senior Procurement Manager
7
180,487
Asset Planning Project Officer
4
75,763
Senior Project Manager
7
120,901
Senior Project Officer
5
161,782
Internet Services Manager
7
193,767
Records Indexing Officer
2
33,598
Senior Project Officer
5
110,049
Project Support Officer
3
117,335
Senior Procurement Officer
5
127,268
Project Officer
4
62,441
Administrative Assistant
2
40,222
Senior Project Manager
7
133,110
Senior Project Officer
5
80,585
Principal Project Manager
8
173,561
Human Resource Consultant
5
126,815
Project Analyst
4
111,498
Executive Assistant
3
58,015
Executive Assistant
3
71,803
Senior Project Manager
7
152,543
Project Assurance Project Manager
8
168,230
Client Service Officer
2
53,292
Senior Project Manager
7
189,399
Business Development Officer
4
88,163
Western Australia Treasury Corporation
Not applicable
Economic Regulation Authority
Number of Positions
Position Title
Substantive Level
$ Value
Date Ceased
1
Financial Management Officer
Level 5
$123,266 (Gross)
$105,727 (Net)
31/12/2017
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (Aboriginal Affairs)
Total number of positions: 16
Position title
Substantive level
Value of separation entitlement (including annual and long service leave)
Business Support Officer
2
$82,601.02
Corporate Communications Coordinator
6
$170,732.87
Corporate Information Coordinator
5
$154,185.16
Director, Economic Development
8
$201,689.21
Director, Governance and Coordination
8
$117,118.00
Director, Priority Projects
8
$142,535.02
Finance Manager
7
$206,814.21
Heritage Officer
4
$135,969.29
Heritage Support Officer
3
$78,460.87
Indexing Officer
2
$62,428.75
Land Operations Officer
5
$132,057.85
Operations Services Manager
7
$173,991.26
Principal Legal Officer
SCL6
$171,855.62
Principal Policy and Project Officer
7
$148,789.78
Senior Cartographer
5
$147,187.58
Senior Communications Coordinator
7
$85,884.78
Total
$2,212,301.27
Aboriginal Policy and Coordination Unit
Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
Western Power
Not applicable
Synergy
Not applicable
Horizon Power
Not applicable
Government Employees Superannuation Board
Not applicable
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund
Not applicable
Insurance Commission of Western Australia
Position Title
Substantive Level
Number of Separations
Value of the Separation Entitlements (including leave)
Applications Developer
L4/6
1
$148,026
Applications Development Manager
L7
1
$126,762
Business Improvement Manager
Special Contract
1
$178,850
Business Support Officer
L2
1
$87,457
Business Systems & Analysis Manager
Special Contract
1
$173,285
Claims Officers
Level 1 - 4
17
$1,079,556
Commercial Claims Manager
Special Contract
1
$189,109
Commercial Claims Officer
L2/4
1
$66,551
Crash Investigations Officer
L2
1
$50,872
Enterprise Architect (Information Integration)
L8
1
$114,772
Executive Research and Policy Advisor
L7/8
1
$57,307
Financial Analyst
L6
1
$57,682
Freedom of Information Officer
L4
1
$64,272
General Manager Human Resources
Special Contract
1
$418,476
Insurance Advisory Coordinator
L6
1
$169,211
Investments Accountant
L6/7
1
$59,804
Liability Claims Officer
L5 - 6
2
$249,513
Network Engineer (Middleware)
L5/6
1
$87,916
Officer
L2 - 5
4
$252,390
Principal Management Accountant
Special Contract
1
$255,184
Project Administration Officer
L3
1
$38,177
Secretary
L2
1
$90,374
Senior Finance Accountant
L6/7
1
$195,292
Senior Systems Support Officer
L5/6
1
$141,601
Settlement Officer
L5/6
3
$474,482
Settlements Booking Officer
L2
1
$89,743
Team Leader
L6
3
$350,382
Technical and Process Advisor
L5/6
1
$183,627
Training Coordinator
L5/6
1
$142,104
Number of Positions
53
Total Value of the Separation Entitlements
$5,592,777
Office of the Auditor General
Not applicable
(b-c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question 1523.
(a)
Department of Treasury
The table below includes the termination payment, 12 week incentive payment, additional incentive payment ($500 for employment transition expenses) and leave component:
Ref
Position
Level
Separation Entitlement
1
Manager
8.3
$185,832
2
Manager Human Resource Management
7.3
$129,571
3
Principal Policy Officer
7.3
$87,474
4
Principal Taxation Advisor
7.3
$152,996
5
Senior Analyst
7.3
$224,185
6
Senior Analyst
6.4
$84,238
7
Analyst
5.4
$119,943
8
Analyst
5.4
$102,215
9
Administrative Assistant
2.4
$38,466
Department of Finance
Position Title
Substantive Level
Value of Separation Entitlement $
Executive Officer
5
144,760
Executive Assistant
3
69,248
Business Support Coordinator
4
134,490
Senior Procurement Manager
7
180,487
Asset Planning Project Officer
4
75,763
Senior Project Manager
7
120,901
Senior Project Officer
5
161,782
Internet Services Manager
7
193,767
Records Indexing Officer
2
33,598
Senior Project Officer
5
110,049
Project Support Officer
3
117,335
Senior Procurement Officer
5
127,268
Project Officer
4
62,441
Administrative Assistant
2
40,222
Senior Project Manager
7
133,110
Senior Project Officer
5
80,585
Principal Project Manager
8
173,561
Human Resource Consultant
5
126,815
Project Analyst
4
111,498
Executive Assistant
3
58,015
Executive Assistant
3
71,803
Senior Project Manager
7
152,543
Project Assurance Project Manager
8
168,230
Client Service Officer
2
53,292
Senior Project Manager
7
189,399
Business Development Officer
4
88,163
Western Australia Treasury Corporation
Not applicable
Economic Regulation Authority
Number of Positions
Position Title
Substantive Level
$ Value
Date Ceased
1
Financial Management Officer
Level 5
$123,266 (Gross)
$105,727 (Net)
31/12/2017
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (Aboriginal Affairs)
Total number of positions: 16
Position title
Substantive level
Value of separation entitlement (including annual and long service leave)
Business Support Officer
2
$82,601.02
Corporate Communications Coordinator
6
$170,732.87
Corporate Information Coordinator
5
$154,185.16
Director, Economic Development
8
$201,689.21
Director, Governance and Coordination
8
$117,118.00
Director, Priority Projects
8
$142,535.02
Finance Manager
7
$206,814.21
Heritage Officer
4
$135,969.29
Heritage Support Officer
3
$78,460.87
Indexing Officer
2
$62,428.75
Land Operations Officer
5
$132,057.85
Operations Services Manager
7
$173,991.26
Principal Legal Officer
SCL6
$171,855.62
Principal Policy and Project Officer
7
$148,789.78
Senior Cartographer
5
$147,187.58
Senior Communications Coordinator
7
$85,884.78
Total
$2,212,301.27
Aboriginal Policy and Coordination Unit
Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
Western Power
Not applicable
Synergy
Not applicable
Horizon Power
Not applicable
Government Employees Superannuation Board
Not applicable
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund
Not applicable
Insurance Commission of Western Australia
Position Title
Substantive Level
Number of Separations
Value of the Separation Entitlements (including leave)
Applications Developer
L4/6
1
$148,026
Applications Development Manager
L7
1
$126,762
Business Improvement Manager
Special Contract
1
$178,850
Business Support Officer
L2
1
$87,457
Business Systems & Analysis Manager
Special Contract
1
$173,285
Claims Officers
Level 1 - 4
17
$1,079,556
Commercial Claims Manager
Special Contract
1
$189,109
Commercial Claims Officer
L2/4
1
$66,551
Crash Investigations Officer
L2
1
$50,872
Enterprise Architect (Information Integration)
L8
1
$114,772
Executive Research and Policy Advisor
L7/8
1
$57,307
Financial Analyst
L6
1
$57,682
Freedom of Information Officer
L4
1
$64,272
General Manager Human Resources
Special Contract
1
$418,476
Insurance Advisory Coordinator
L6
1
$169,211
Investments Accountant
L6/7
1
$59,804
Liability Claims Officer
L5 - 6
2
$249,513
Network Engineer (Middleware)
L5/6
1
$87,916
Officer
L2 - 5
4
$252,390
Principal Management Accountant
Special Contract
1
$255,184
Project Administration Officer
L3
1
$38,177
Secretary
L2
1
$90,374
Senior Finance Accountant
L6/7
1
$195,292
Senior Systems Support Officer
L5/6
1
$141,601
Settlement Officer
L5/6
3
$474,482
Settlements Booking Officer
L2
1
$89,743
Team Leader
L6
3
$350,382
Technical and Process Advisor
L5/6
1
$183,627
Training Coordinator
L5/6
1
$142,104
Number of Positions
53
Total Value of the Separation Entitlements
$5,592,777
Office of the Auditor General
Not applicable
(b-c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question 1523.
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