Queenslander to take over from Adam Fennessy at DELWP News Former director general of Queensland’s Department of Premier and Cabinet John Bradley has been named as the new secretary of Victoria’s Department of Environment, Land,
Finding gender balance: looking beyond the usual (male) suspects December 6, 2016 By David Donaldson Features A common refrain from an organisation failing to meet gender targets is that there aren’t enough women to be found in their line of work.
Flextime: rigid staff embrace flexibility — with selfies November 29, 2016 By David Donaldson Features For organisations moving towards making jobs flexible by default, communicating the new idea is as important as the policy itself. Storytelling is a key part of
Explain the facts, not the politics, but talk to the public (and media) more September 29, 2016 By David Donaldson Features Basking in the media limelight is not an aspiration that tends to come naturally to Australia’s public servants. With a few notable exceptions, bureaucrats tend to
'Huge increase' in quality job applicants: the diversity dividend September 19, 2016 By David Donaldson Features Promoting diversity and flexible working isn’t just about feeling good — if done well, it might increase the number of talented people wanting to work at your
Why the Environment and Energy merger makes sense July 20, 2016 By David Donaldson Energy & Environment When it was announced that the Energy and Environment portfolios would be united some expressed concern the move represented a downgrade of the Environment portfolio. Under
Collaboration prepares fertile ground for green shoots of innovation July 8, 2016 By Stephen Easton Case studies Be curious. Start small, hoping to scale up. Define success. Be flexible. Learn from what doesn’t work and adapt. Look for quick wins that make
How to really shake up innovation: ask the crowd, let them fail 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 in
Govt workers offered free cancer screenings after chemical inquiry March 24, 2016 By The Mandarin Energy & Environment Weed sprayers employed by the Victorian government between 1965 and 1995 will be provided free cancer screenings, the Andrews government announced on Wednesday. The announcement
Victoria's plan to keep struggling local councils from failing March 16, 2016 By Harley Dennett Career Advice 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
Adam Fennessy: how — and why — to say sorry in government March 7, 2016 By David Donaldson Energy & Environment For government leaders, fronting up to the community and admitting when something goes wrong is a vital step to repairing trust. And when you’re in
Adam Fennessy: going part-time didn't kill this secretary's career March 4, 2016 By David Donaldson Editors' Picks The secretary of Victoria’s DELWP talks to The Mandarin about disruption, rolling out flexible working across the VPS, and how his path to becoming a
