Head walks: NSW looking for new Public Service Commissioner Career Matters Two senior leaders are leaving the NSW public sector. 'The Don' retires after 45-years drafting legislation, while Graeme Head is moving to take up a… Read more
NSW People Matter Employee Survey opens for 2017 Friday June 2, 2017 By The Mandarin News The New South Wales Public Service Commission buried the lead when it announced yesterday that the 2017 People Matter Employee Survey is now open. All… Read more
Commonwealth looks to ‘I work for NSW’ for inspiration Thursday March 16, 2017 By Harley Dennett Features Public sector employee value propositions and recruitment channels are being overhauled all around Australia. But are they getting fresh lipstick, a mild evolution, or something… Read more
The making of the public sector chief human resources officer Thursday September 8, 2016 By The Mandarin News Chief human resources officers should have a seat at the executive table and help drive business outcomes. Public service commissions in Australia and New Zealand… Read more
Building diverse executive teams: public service leaders share strategies Friday August 19, 2016 By David Reynolds Features How do you find the right balance recruiting a diverse executive team within the public sector? Three leaders share their insights on which old models… Read more
Smart systems, smart policy solutions: the cognitive approach Wednesday July 20, 2016 By Tom Burton Communications & Technology FEATURE: From false fire alarms to litter to life-and-death health diagnosis, data analytics combined with cognitive systems are delivering better policy outcomes. But leadership… Read more
Shergold gets NSW public sector to walk the talk on refugees Friday June 10, 2016 By Stephen Easton News The NSW government's decision to give 100 refugees jobs in the public sector is just a small part of Peter Shergold's state-wide resettlement efforts. "It… Read more
Premier's 'small favour' of the NSW public sector: be candid about work Tuesday May 31, 2016 By Harley Dennett News Today is the last day for NSW public servants to contributed to the People Matter Employee Survey 2016. The survey asks about job satisfaction, managers… Read more
More HR skills support coming to NSW senior executives Monday February 1, 2016 By Harley Dennett News A new human resources capability set is coming to the New South Wales public service, but the workforce watchdog is urging senior executives to not… Read more
NSW workforce management goes 'to the next level' Monday December 7, 2015 By Stephen Easton News The NSW Public Service Commission reform program has more in store for 2016. Graeme Head outlines what comes next to modernise management and increase diversity. Read more
Productivity measurement rethink in NSW to be led by Treasury Wednesday July 22, 2015 By David Donaldson News NSW Treasury will soon help agencies improve productivity and efficiency reporting, but the Department of Education and Communities has pushed back on narrow audit office… Read more
Kerry Schott: the inside story of ICAC, lobbying and Australian Water Holdings Monday May 18, 2015 By Kerry Schott Features When Kerry Schott, then CEO of Sydney Water, found herself up against well connected private lobbying, it was the public interest that prevailed. Here she… Read more
Standards commissioner flagged for ICAC's ministerial gap Monday March 16, 2015 By Harley Dennett Features Whoever wins the NSW state election gets to decide who will handle complaints against misbehaving ministers: fellow MPs ... the Independent Commission Against Corruption ... Read more
Bipartisan support for apolitical, merit appointments in NSW Monday March 16, 2015 By Stephen Easton News Two weeks out from the NSW election, both major parties have made now made clear statements in support of apolitical, merit-based public service appointments. Labor… Read more
Framing ethics from good principles: Graeme Head's new guide Friday January 30, 2015 By Harley Dennett News NSW is taking a fresh approach to ethics in the public service. Commissioner Graeme Head explains to The Mandarin a new guide that frames situations… Read more
