Victoria is reorganising its public service around eight COVID-19 ‘missions’. Here’s who is leading them Wednesday April 8, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The Victorian Public Service is mobilising its workforce to ensure critical services can continue throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Key changes include the newly established Crisis…
COVID-19: changes for Vic justice department staff Tuesday March 31, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety has agreed to extend fixed-term contracts and is offering flexible working arrangements to support front line staff…
Victorian councils set to refund millions in parking fines over use of private contractors Wednesday February 26, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Three Victorian councils could end up refunding more than $19 million in parking fines following an investigation by the state ombud.
Vic Ombudsman calls out ‘oppressive’ isolation practices in youth justice centres Thursday September 5, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News The solitary confinement of young Victorians in prisons and youth justice systems is “distressing” and “simply wrong”, according to the Victorian Ombudsman. Ombudsman Deborah Glass…
Staff are the weak link in building security, undercover audit reveals Wednesday May 29, 2019 By David Donaldson News The Victorian Auditor General sent undercover security consultants to get into department offices unauthorised — and they did.
'Have a crack' at promotion, Eccles tells young women Friday February 24, 2017 By David Donaldson Features A push to increase female representation in executive ranks at Victoria's DPC is paying off as the gender ratio nears parity. It's the responsibility of…
