Hon Tjorn Sibma asks about the implementation and impact of the Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) within agencies under the Minister for Education and Training's control, including details on positions, costs, and performance against targets. The answer refers to a tabled paper and another Question on Notice for specific details.

AnsweredQoN 1520Legislative Council
Asked
14 August 2018
Portfolio
Education and Training

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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
Minister for Education and Training
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 savings. The VTSS is open to all general government employees, though priority is being given to agencies impacted by 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.
Department of Education
Department of Training and Workforce Development
North Metropolitan TAFE
South Metropolitan TAFE
North Regional TAFE
Central Regional TAFE
South Regional TAFE
(a)        See Tabled Paper No.
(b)-(c)  Refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.
Building Construction Industry Training Fund
(a)        Nil
(b)-(c)  Refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.

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