❓ Hon Tjorn Sibma requests data on fixed-term and casual staff within the Mines and Petroleum portfolio for the 2016-17 financial year. The Minister provides some data but declines to provide detailed position/level information, citing resource constraints. A review of permanency processes is underway.
AnsweredQoN 237Legislative Council
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For the 2016-17 financial year, can the Minister provide the following information:
(a) the total dollar amount spent on employees on fixed term contracts and casual staff by each department and agency under the Minister's control;
(b) the total number of employees on fixed term contracts and casual staff by department/agency and with information concerning their individual position and level;
(c) how many employees on fixed term contracts and casual staff are currently employed in each department/agency under the Minister's control;
(d) how many employees on fixed term contracts and casual staff have worked in the same position for longer than six months;
(e) under what criteria or process may fixed term contract or casual staff be made permanent; and
(f) will the Minister list the types of contracts used for the purpose of short term employment?
(a) the total dollar amount spent on employees on fixed term contracts and casual staff by each department and agency under the Minister's control;
(b) the total number of employees on fixed term contracts and casual staff by department/agency and with information concerning their individual position and level;
(c) how many employees on fixed term contracts and casual staff are currently employed in each department/agency under the Minister's control;
(d) how many employees on fixed term contracts and casual staff have worked in the same position for longer than six months;
(e) under what criteria or process may fixed term contract or casual staff be made permanent; and
(f) will the Minister list the types of contracts used for the purpose of short term employment?
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Answered
12 September 2017
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
9 days
(FORMER) DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND PETROLEUM (a) $13 718 947 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 106 (d) 89 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Contracts for: one off periods of relief; work on a project with a finite life; or, where an officer with specific skills, not readily available in the department, is required for a finite period. MINERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WA (a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(a) $13 718 947 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 106 (d) 89 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Contracts for: one off periods of relief; work on a project with a finite life; or, where an officer with specific skills, not readily available in the department, is required for a finite period. MINERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WA (a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 106 (d) 89 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Contracts for: one off periods of relief; work on a project with a finite life; or, where an officer with specific skills, not readily available in the department, is required for a finite period. MINERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WA (a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(c) 106 (d) 89 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Contracts for: one off periods of relief; work on a project with a finite life; or, where an officer with specific skills, not readily available in the department, is required for a finite period. MINERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WA (a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(d) 89 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Contracts for: one off periods of relief; work on a project with a finite life; or, where an officer with specific skills, not readily available in the department, is required for a finite period. MINERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WA (a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Contracts for: one off periods of relief; work on a project with a finite life; or, where an officer with specific skills, not readily available in the department, is required for a finite period. MINERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WA (a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(f) Contracts for: one off periods of relief; work on a project with a finite life; or, where an officer with specific skills, not readily available in the department, is required for a finite period. MINERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WA (a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
MINERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WA (a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(f) Temporary Staff CUA
(a) $13 718 947 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 106 (d) 89 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Contracts for: one off periods of relief; work on a project with a finite life; or, where an officer with specific skills, not readily available in the department, is required for a finite period. MINERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WA (a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 106 (d) 89 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Contracts for: one off periods of relief; work on a project with a finite life; or, where an officer with specific skills, not readily available in the department, is required for a finite period. MINERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WA (a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(c) 106 (d) 89 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Contracts for: one off periods of relief; work on a project with a finite life; or, where an officer with specific skills, not readily available in the department, is required for a finite period. MINERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WA (a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(d) 89 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Contracts for: one off periods of relief; work on a project with a finite life; or, where an officer with specific skills, not readily available in the department, is required for a finite period. MINERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WA (a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Contracts for: one off periods of relief; work on a project with a finite life; or, where an officer with specific skills, not readily available in the department, is required for a finite period. MINERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WA (a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(f) Contracts for: one off periods of relief; work on a project with a finite life; or, where an officer with specific skills, not readily available in the department, is required for a finite period. MINERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WA (a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
MINERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WA (a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(a) $20 3735.45 (b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(b) Collation of information concerning each individual fixed term or casual staff member’s position title and level is considered to be an undue use of agency resources. (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(c) 2 (d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(d) 2 (e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review. (f) Temporary Staff CUA
(f) Temporary Staff CUA
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