New cross-disciplinary unit to track potential terrorists and intervene early by David Donaldson | 0 comments Victoria will establish a new cross-disciplinary office to track people at risk of carrying out terrorist attacks and intervene early.
Partner Content Vic agencies put corruption prevention and integrity under the spotlight by The Mandarin | 0 comments Local and international experts leading the fight against corruption in government will converge in Melbourne in October for a major cross agency event aimed squarely at the Victorian public sector.
Command leadership style can hurt subordinates’ mental health by David Donaldson | 0 comments Negative workplace behaviours, including a command and control leadership style and a "suck it up" approach, contribute to poor employee mental health. A Victoria Police review urges a "people-focused" alternative.
Kate Jenkins: turning co-operation into impact for women by David Donaldson | 0 comments INTERVIEW: The new Australian sex discrimination boss farewelled Victoria's public sector ahead a new challenge. She spoke with The Mandarin about improving relationships with agencies you're criticising.
Generosity for some, austerity for others — public sector EBAs by Stephen Easton | CORRECTED: Victorian public servants have been offered a generous service-wide enterprise bargaining agreement — the union is urging a "yes" vote. But it's to the barricades in other jurisdictions, where austerity dominates.
New jobs as Victoria doubles counter-terrorism funds by David Donaldson | 0 comments The growth of counter-terrorism funding continues apace with Victoria opening positions for another 88 personnel.
Ken Lay appointed chair of Ambulance Victoria’s new board by The Mandarin | 0 comments Former Victoria Police chief commissioner Ken Lay has accepted a two-and-a-half-year appointment chairing the new board overseeing Ambulance Victoria. A statement released today from Minister for Ambulance Services Jill Hennessy confirmed the selection of the remaining board positions is underway. Lay will be involved in the final selection process, with the full board expected to be in [...]
Victoria’s charter losing its lustre for public servants by David Donaldson | 0 comments For nearly a decade Victoria's human rights charter has helped make human rights more central to the functions of the state's public service. However, a recent "deprioritisation" of those obligations needs the intervention of the Secretaries Board, according to the latest review.
Victoria Police’s Lucinda Nolan moves to CFA top job by Harley Dennett | 0 comments Victoria Police’s deputy commissioner for regional operations Lucinda Nolan has been appointed as the new chief executive office of the state’s Country Fire Authority. Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett made the announcement Wednesday morning, praising Nolan’s “outstanding leadership credentials” as she becomes the first woman to lead the CFA. Nolan, who has held senior roles at [...]
IBAC’s good year for stopping bad public officials by David Donaldson | 0 comments Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission has enjoyed a “significant” second year, with the state’s first public hearings into alleged serious corruption, the anti-corruption Commissioner Stephen O’Bryan QC says. Releasing IBAC’s annual report on Monday, O’Bryan argued the past year’s activities had helped raise awareness of corruption and its impacts. “In our second year of full operations, we [...]
Partner Content Tap into the power of peers in the public sector by The Mandarin | 0 comments Decision-making and leadership skills can be taught, but often the best lessons come from others facing the same dilemmas.
Family violence, drugs on the agenda for Crime Statistics Agency by David Donaldson | 0 comments With crime data reporting finally out of police hands, Victoria's new independent Crime Statistics Agency released its first research agenda this week.
Welcome to The Mandarin — the venue for public sector leaders by Tom Burton | 1 comment Welcome to The Mandarin, Australia's venue for public sector leaders. Our publisher explains what it's all about ...
