Movers & shakers: deputy spill and fill
Victoria's Justice and Jobs departments have overhauled their senior executive ranks following the machinery of government rejig announced after the November state election. Read More
Career Matters
Movers & shakers: new year brings new challenges for three public service leaders
Infrastructure Australia finds a new chief executive, a well-known public servant takes charge of technology at Veterans' Affairs, and New Zealand's latest Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary needs no introduction in Canberra. Read More
Vacancies at The Mandarin
We're looking for permanent and casual writers to join our team in 2019. Read More
Opportunity to become the deputy ombudsman, operations and capacity building
The Deputy Ombudsman leads the Operations and Capacity Building Division, directing the overall performance of regulatory programs and enforcement functions. Read More
Movers & shakers: job sharing at the senior levels of the public sector
Formal job sharing for public sector senior executives does happen. Just not very often. The structure it can takes, and how permanent it can be is evolving beyond the straightforward cases. Read More
Movers & shakers: who’s replacing the new secretaries
It's already been decided who is taking over from the two Victorian DPC deputies elevated to secretary level. Plus the latest federal appointments. Read More
Burnout in the workplace: when there’s nothing left in the tank
Many people don't pick up on the warning signs of burnout before reaching crisis point. An organisational psychology expert identifies six "pain points" that can lead to burnout. Read More
The Office of Innovation and Science Australia is looking for a new COO
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a passion for innovation, science and research, and experience working at senior levels in a complex stakeholder environment. Read More
Movers & shakers: reshuffle in the social services cluster
The final pieces of a Department of Human Services restructure will shortly be in place when its new chief operating officer takes over. Roxanne Kelley replaces the well-liked Andrew Wood who had to retire suddenly due to unfortunate news. Read More
Are you flexible enough for flexible work?
It’s worth considering the principle of offering flexible work to your employees. If it was compulsory, would you be able to do it? Read More
Can former political staffers turn into impartial public servants?
A better system is needed to acknowledge experience in a ministerial office to enable public servants to transfer back at a higher level and non-public servant staffers to have their service recognised in the APS, says Verona Burgess. Read More
The Department of Social Services is looking for a new branch manager
The Department of Social Services has several Senior Executive Service (SES) Band 1 opportunities available, including branch manager. Read More
Are you Defence Housing Australia’s next Managing Director?
As managing director, you will have responsibility for the overall leadership and management of Defence Housing Australia. Read More
Movers & shakers: state department secretary cleared of code breach over relationship
Following up on earlier stories in the Mandarin: what happened to the PM&C deputy secretary who vanished from the organisation chart? And what about the Tasmanian departmental boss whose minister stepped down over their personal relationship? Read More
Queensland government to host first-ever veterans’ virtual careers fair
Veterans ready to map their next career in public service will have the opportunity to participate in the Queensland government’s first-ever virtual careers fair tailored for veterans on November 21. Read More