Premium Case studies Disability applicants to the Victorian Public Service graduate program quadrupled this year. Here's how they did it Monday August 19, 2019 By David Donaldson Case studies The boost followed the creation of a disability pathway in the grad program, as well as an effort by the VPSC to redesign its marketing… Read more
The diversity difference: Why it’s critical for the tech industry to reflect the population Tuesday July 16, 2019 By #TechDiversity Sponsored One of the most important things about technology is seeing the world through the eyes of the end user, but in order to do that,… Read more
Municipal Association of Victoria boss defends councils on management of recycling systems Tuesday July 16, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment The Municipal Association of Victoria has called on all levels of government to work with industry and explore collaborative procurement opportunities to strengthen the recycling… Read more
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
