The Premier was asked whether job descriptions exist for senior positions within the Premier's Office. The answer confirms that no formal job descriptions exist for senior ministerial staff, citing the need for flexibility.

AnsweredQoN 3794Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 March 2015
Portfolio
Premier

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I refer to the Ministerial Office Staffing Report as at 12 February 2015, tabled on Thursday 26 February 2015, and noting that the Report does not include information on whether a Job Description Form exists for positions, ask: (a) Does a Job Description Form or Statement or Outline of Duties or a document of a similar nature exist for the following positions within the Premier’s Office: (i) Special Advisor to the Premier; (ii) Director Strategic Communications; and (iii) Manager Government Media?

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Answered
21 April 2015
Response time
35 days
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises
(a)No, consistent with long term practice there are no formal job descriptions for senior positions in the Minister's Office and the Office of the Leader of the Opposition so as to ensure such offices have sufficient flexibility to accommodate the interests of each office.
(i) Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
(iii) Not Applicable

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