Are NSW and VIC rubbish at recycling? Friday June 7, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment The NSW Auditor-General's Office and the Victorian Auditor-General's Office have both found their states are struggling to manage their recycling. Read more
Flexible work saving government millions annually, study finds Monday July 16, 2018 By David Donaldson News Flexible work is boosting productivity and women's participation in the workforce, according to a report released over the weekend. Read more
Flex talk, more than action Thursday November 30, 2017 By David Donaldson Features Agencies have the language around flexible work down pat, but many aren't walking the talk. A recent panel looked at how individuals are making flex… Read more
Queenslander to take over from Adam Fennessy at DELWP Monday August 21, 2017 By David Donaldson News Former Queensland DPC head John Bradley will be the new boss at Victoria's Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. Read more
Adam Fennessy to leave public service Friday May 26, 2017 By David Donaldson News DELWP secretary Adam Fennessy will head to the private sector next month. Deputy secretary Christine Wyatt will act in the role until a replacement is… Read more
Finding gender balance: looking beyond the usual (male) suspects Tuesday December 6, 2016 By David Donaldson Features Conscious effort and willingness to recruit from varied professional backgrounds have put a lot more women on Victoria’s water boards — even in far-flung rural… Read more
Flextime: rigid staff embrace flexibility — with selfies Tuesday November 29, 2016 By David Donaldson Features Encouraging staff to post selfies of how they use their flextime — picking up the kids from school, walking the dog, coaching a footy team… Read more
Explain the facts, not the politics, but talk to the public (and media) more Thursday September 29, 2016 By David Donaldson Features Secretaries weigh in: bureaucrats have to be more visible. In a world rife with spin, public service leaders are increasingly seeing the value in providing… Read more
'Huge increase' in quality job applicants: the diversity dividend Monday September 19, 2016 By David Donaldson Features Clear leadership in embracing diversity has led to a larger and stronger field of job applicants at DELWP, says Claire Foo. The only female CIO… Read more
Why the Environment and Energy merger makes sense Wednesday July 20, 2016 By David Donaldson Energy & Environment Some are worried putting the Environment and Energy portfolios together under a Liberal minister is setting the cat among the pigeons. But there's a good… Read more
Collaboration prepares fertile ground for green shoots of innovation Friday July 8, 2016 By Stephen Easton Case studies CASE STUDY: Agents of change must build a culture of collaboration as a precursor to innovation. Tips from a Victorian public service success story… Read more
How to really shake up innovation: ask the crowd, let them fail Wednesday March 30, 2016 By The Mandarin Case studies CASE STUDY: Engaging staff is the key to real innovation in government. A unique crowdsourcing project conducted by a Victorian department is an example… Read more
Govt workers offered free cancer screenings after chemical inquiry Thursday March 24, 2016 By The Mandarin Energy & Environment The announcement of free health screenings for former government weed sprayers came after an inquiry found a plausible link between cancers found among the workers… Read more
Victoria's plan to keep struggling local councils from failing Wednesday March 16, 2016 By Harley Dennett Community & Social As the screws turn on Victorian local councils, with an upcoming rate cap and additional reporting obligations, smaller councils are calling out to the state… Read more
Adam Fennessy: how — and why — to say sorry in government Monday March 7, 2016 By David Donaldson Energy & Environment PART TWO: Admitting mistakes and better consulting not only leads to happier citizens but better outcomes, DELWP secretary Adam Fennessy tells The Mandarin. Plus… Read more
