❓ Ljiljanna Ravlich questions the Premier on the implementation of Economic Audit Committee Recommendation 33 regarding public sector workforce planning, focusing on strategies, quality improvement, and cost savings. The Premier's response outlines the Public Sector Commission's role and emphasizes improved workforce sustainability over direct cost savings.
AnsweredQoN 1474Legislative Council
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I refer to the Economic Audit Committee Final Report Recommendation (33), ‘Better equip the public sector to meet workforce challenges by actively supporting the implementation of Strategic Directions for the Public Sector Workforce 2009-2014 at both a sector and agency level. Implementation priority should be given to:
(a) improving the quality and effectiveness of agency workforce planning in addressing projected skill and labour requirements, including the application of labour supply and demand side management strategies, service redesign and productivity improvement initiatives; and
(b) implementing new and innovative approaches to attracting, developing and retaining a skilled regional workforce’,
and I ask -
(1) How will the implementation of Strategic Directions for the Public Sector Workforce 2009-2014 at both a sector and agency level be actively supported to meet workforce challenges?
(2) How is it planned to improve the quality and effectiveness of agency workforce planning in addressing projected skill and labour requirements, including the application of labour supply and demand side management strategies, service redesign and productivity improvement initiatives?
(3) How will savings be achieved by implementing recommendation 33?
(4) What is the total expected savings to Government on an annual basis from recommendation number 33 of the Economic Audit Committee?
(a) improving the quality and effectiveness of agency workforce planning in addressing projected skill and labour requirements, including the application of labour supply and demand side management strategies, service redesign and productivity improvement initiatives; and
(b) implementing new and innovative approaches to attracting, developing and retaining a skilled regional workforce’,
and I ask -
(1) How will the implementation of Strategic Directions for the Public Sector Workforce 2009-2014 at both a sector and agency level be actively supported to meet workforce challenges?
(2) How is it planned to improve the quality and effectiveness of agency workforce planning in addressing projected skill and labour requirements, including the application of labour supply and demand side management strategies, service redesign and productivity improvement initiatives?
(3) How will savings be achieved by implementing recommendation 33?
(4) What is the total expected savings to Government on an annual basis from recommendation number 33 of the Economic Audit Committee?
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Answered
4 May 2010
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
63 days
(1) The Public Sector Commission (PSC) is progressing strategies aimed at improving workforce data collection, improving workforce modelling and forecasting, and improving workforce planning at the sector and agency level. This will be supported by creating opportunities for knowledge and information sharing across agencies and through running training programs on workforce planning issues.
(2) PSC is working collaboratively with other central departments and agencies across the sector to implement strategies described in part (1).
(3-4) The EAC's recommendations were designed for the purposes of achieving the best possible outcome for the community and achieving maximum value for taxpayers' money. The primary outcomes being targeted in the recommendation are not cost savings but improved workforce sustainability through the development and implementation of innovative approaches to current and future workforce challenges in the public sector.
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(2) PSC is working collaboratively with other central departments and agencies across the sector to implement strategies described in part (1).
(3-4) The EAC's recommendations were designed for the purposes of achieving the best possible outcome for the community and achieving maximum value for taxpayers' money. The primary outcomes being targeted in the recommendation are not cost savings but improved workforce sustainability through the development and implementation of innovative approaches to current and future workforce challenges in the public sector.
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