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A
abbreviations and acronyms 104
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 19, 22, 84
see also Indigenous employment
accountable authority 14
Adamson, Nick 48
administered program (financial performance) 12, 40
Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 149
administrative tribunals 82
advertising 96
agency’s operating environment a relevant consideration in setting sanction (case study) 131
annual performance statements 11, 13–35
applying a subjective test to an employee’s behaviour (case study) 128
appropriation income 11, 38
APS
employment framework modernisation 24
employment management policies reform 24
Independent Review 2, 19, 30, 33
Job Family Model 20, 27, 33
key drivers of productivity 19
leadership programs 3, 26
workforce diversity 19–20
workforce planning 20, 27
workforce policies and practices 33
workforce shaping strategy 17–21
APS Code of Conduct 29
reviews see primary reviews of breaches of the Code of Conduct
APS Disability Champions Network 19
APS Diversity and Gender Equality Awards 19
APS Employment Database internet interface (APSEDii) 20
APS Statistical Bulletin 96
APS Values 4, 30
asset management 40
Audit and Risk Management Committee 82
Auditor–General 41, 82
AusTender website 40, 41
Australia Day Awards 86
Australian Information Commissioner 82, 150
Australian National Audit Office, independent auditor’s report 46–7
Australian Public Service Commission 6, 14, 147
corporate governance 82
Executive leadership team 8–9, 82, 148
funds MPC 148–9
independent capability review 2–3
interaction with roles of MPC 149
legislation 10
organisational structure 7
outcome and program structure 10, 16, 35
outlook for 2019–20 41–2
purpose 8, 10, 14
role 8, 14–15
year at a glance 5
Australian Public Service Commission (Program 1.1) 10, 16
KPIs and results 35
Australian Public Service Commissioner iii, 6, 7, 8, 48, 82, 85
review 2–4
Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2016, amendments 3, 24
Australian Public Service Gender Equality Strategy 19
Australian Taxation Office 29, 127, 144, 147
awards 86
B
Barbour, Bruce 85, 115
Bartlett, Richard 7, 85
background 9
Being a trusted and respected partner: the APS integrity framework 29
budget outlook 42
building workforce capability (strategic priority 3) 16, 25–7
build digital capability in the APS by partnering with the Digital Transformation Agency 25, 26
promote best practice workforce planning to encourage effective monitoring and reporting on APS capability 26, 27
strengthen leadership and core capabilities by providing contemporary learning solutions 25, 26
support agencies to improve their workplace relations skills and performance 25, 26–7
bullying/discourteous behaviour 136, 137, 138
business improvements (MPC) 145–7
C
case management system (MPC) 152
changes to review processes 146
cash flow statement 55–6
Chief Financial Officer 48
Code of Conduct breaches see primary reviews of breaches of the Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct inquiries (MPC)
fee–related service 116–17, 141, 152, 159
training for new employees 146-7
Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy 33
Commonwealth Fraud Control Framework 2017 iii
Commonwealth Ombudsman 82
Commonwealth Procurement Rules 40
compliance and accountability 82
conflict of interest 136, 138
Connell, Jenet 85
consultancy contracts 41
consultants 40–1
Cormann, Senator the Hon Mathias 6
corporate goals see strategic priorities
corporate governance
APSC 82
MPC 147–50
Corporate Plan 2018–19 10, 11, 14, 15, 42, 82
foundational objectives 16, 31–4
relationship to Portfolio Budget Statements 2018–19 11, 16, 35
strategic priorities 16, 17–30
culturally and Linguistically Diverse networks 83
D
Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal 6, 10, 15
Department of Defence 127, 144
Department of Finance 19, 40
Department of Home Affairs 122, 127, 145
Department of Human Services 122, 127, 144, 147
Department of Jobs and Small Business 86
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 86
portfolio 6, 14
departmental activities (financial performance) 12, 38–40
Deputy Public Service Commissioner 7, 8–9, 85
Deputy Secretaries Data Group 33
Deputy Secretaries Reform Group 33
Digital Transformation Agency 26, 38, 42
Disability and Carers networks 83
disability employment 19
disability reporting 96
‘Dismantling Barriers: Inclusive Recruitment Quick Reference Guide’ 19
document management system 87
E
ecologically sustainable development and environmental performance 95
employee census (APS) 3, 26, 27, 33
employment actions reviews see reviews of employment actions (MPC)
employment framework modernisation 22–4
employment management policies reform 24
energy efficiency 95
Enterprise Agreement 2018–21 84
entity resource statement 90
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 95
environmental performance 87, 95
Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987 10
ethical standards 82
Ethics Advisory Service (EAS) 29–30
ethics awareness support 4, 29
Ethics Contact Officer network (ECOnet) 29, 144
Executive leadership team (APSC) 8–9, 82, 148
exempt contracts 41
expenses 11–12, 40
for Outcome 1 91
external scrutiny 82
F
failure to give a fair hearing (case study) 135
fee for service functions (MPC) 116–17, 159
Independent Selection Advisory Committees 117, 142, 159
inquiries into breaches of the Code of Conduct (APS) 116–17, 141, 152, 159
non–APS agencies 117, 142
fee–for–service revenue (APSC) 11
final entitlements 138
financial performance 11–12, 38
administered program 40
departmental activities 38–40
financial statements 43–59
notes to 60–80
First Assistant Commissioner 7, 9, 85
flawed bullying and harassment investigation (case study) 137
flexibility arrangements (non–SES officers) 84
former employees breach of Code of Conduct 138
foundational objectives 16, 31–4
monitor and report on the APS workforce to inform workforce policies and practices 31, 33
work with other governments on matters relating to public sector workforce management 31–2, 34
fraud control iii
Freedom of Information Act 1982 41, 96, 149
funding 11
further review of employees concerns not justified as no useful outcome could be achieved (case study) 126
G
Gender employee networks 83
government’s reform agenda, support for 17, 18–19
GovTeams community 20, 27, 145
GradAccess Pilot Program 19
H
health and wellbeing program 94
human resources management 83–6, 92–5
Hunt, the Hon Greg iii, 6, 108
I
income 11, 38–9
independent auditor’s report 46–7
Independent Selection Advisory Committees (ISACs) 117, 142, 146, 159
training for panels 147
Indigenous employment
APSC staff 83, 93
executive program 19, 33
recruitment 19
statistics 20
information and communications technology (ICT) 86
Information Publication Scheme 96, 150
inquiry functions (MPC) 112, 116, 140–1
Integrity Agencies Group (IAG) 28–9, 144
integrity promotion 4, 28–30
Inter–jurisdictional Workforce Data Analytics Committee 34
J
judicial decisions 82
Judicial Office Holders’ Remuneration and Entitlements (Program 1.2) 10, 11, 16, 42
KPIs and results 35
judicial review of MPC reviews 149
K
key management personnel, remuneration 76, 85–6
L
leadership capability (APS) 3, 26
leave management 83
legislation 10
letter of transmittal iii, 108
LGBTI+ network 83, 86
list of requirements 97–101
Lloyd, John 85
Long Service Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1976 10
M
management and accountability
APSC 81–7
MPC 147–50
Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973 10
Memorandum of Understanding revenue 11
Merit Protection Commissioner 6, 7, 85, 107–61
business improvements 145–7
case studies 126, 128, 131, 132, 135, 137
co–located with APSC 112, 115
employment actions reviews see reviews of employment actions
feedback from review applicants 138–40
financial arrangements and corporate support 148–9
foreword 111–12
functions and responsibilities 111, 114–17
governance and management 147–50
inquiry functions 112, 116, 122, 140–1
interaction with roles of APSC 149
as member/observer of APSC Executive 148
non–APS fee for service work 117, 142
organisational structure 118
priorities in 2019–20 152
promotion decision reviews see review of promotion decisions
review of actions scheme 114–15
role 111
stakeholder engagement 112, 144–5
statutory functions provide on fee–for–service basis 116–17, 141–2, 152, 159
year at a glance 114
year–end totals for all reviews of action 120
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service and Cabinet iii, 6, 108
Minister for Finance and the Public Service 6
modernising the employment framework (strategic priority 2) 16, 22–4
lead effective reform of the APS employment management policies 23, 24
partner with agencies to achieve compliance with the Government’s bargaining policies 22, 23–4
work with and influence agencies to modernise the APS employment framework and practices 22, 24
N
NAIDOC Week 84
National Disability Strategy 2010–2020 96
National Human Resources Development Institute Leaders Forum, South Korea 34
National Reconciliation Week 84
NextStep Traineeship Pilot Program 19
nominees (MPC), training 112, 146–7
non–appropriation income 38–9
non–APS agencies, MPC fee for service work 117, 142
Non–English speaking background (NESB) immigrants 20
notifiable incidents 95
O
O’Brien, Margaret 86
O’Dwyer, Hon Kelly 6
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner 147
organisational structure
APSC 7
MPC 118
Outcome 1 10
expenses and resources 12, 91
outlook for 2019–20 41–2
P
parliamentarians, remuneration 40
Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017 40
Parliamentary Service Merit Protection Commissioner 115
People and Business Management Group 84
people with disability 19, 20
performance pay 84
Portfolio Budget Statements 2018–19 10, 11, 15, 35, 82
relationship to Corporate Plan 2018–19 11, 16, 35
Powers, Narelle 86
presentations (by MPC staff) 144
primary reviews of breaches of the Code of Conduct 111, 116, 123, 133–7
applications not accepted for review 125
former employee breach of Code of Conduct 138
number of agency actions or decisions set aside/varied 111, 129–30
number of applications 120
number of cases reviewed by subject 136, 157
number of findings of misconduct be set aside 134
number of reviews by agency 127
subject matter of cases 136, 157
trends in proportion of 133
procedures manual, review 145
professional employment model 4
Program 1.1 – Australian Public Service Commission 10, 16
KPIs 35
Program 1.2 – Judicial Office Holders’ Remuneration and Entitlements 10, 16
KPIs 35
promoting integrity (strategic priority 4) 16, 28–30
evaluate agency approaches to incorporate and uphold the APS values 28, 30
promote a high standard of integrity across the APS 28–30
promotion decision reviews see review of promotion decisions (MPC)
Promotion Review Committees 1, 112, 121–3, 146
improving papers distribution to 145
number established and finalised by agency 122
number of reviews within timeframes 123
training new nominees for 112, 146–7
varied decisions 123
see also review of promotion decisions (MPC)
‘PU’ and Merit Protection Commissioner (Freedom of information) [2019] AICmr 4 (18 January 2019) 150
Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 iii, 14, 40, 48, 148
Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 140
Public Service Act 1999 6, 14, 104, 108, 111, 115, 117, 140, 141, 148
Public Service Regulations 1999 111, 115
purchasing 40–1
R
reader’s guide v–vi
Reconciliation Action Plan 84
Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group 84
recruitment
Indigenous 19
people with disability 19
senior executives 3
rehabilitation management system 94
remuneration
key management personnel 76, 85–6
parliamentarians 40
senior executive 85–6
staff 84
Remuneration Report 20, 27
Remuneration Tribunal 6, 10, 15
reporting on performance 11
see also annual performance statements
resources, for Outcome 1 91
revenue 11, 38–9
Review of Action and Code of Conduct Community of Practice for APS practitioners 112, 144
review of a performance rating and process (case study) 132
review of promotion decisions (MPC) 112, 115, 120–3, 157–8
applications considered and decisions by agency 122
caseload 158
Promotion Review Committees see Promotion Review Committees
reviews within timeframes 123
status of promotion review cases 158
trends in applications from unsuccessful candidates 121–2
reviews of employment actions (MPC) 111, 116, 123–40, 153–7
applications nor accepted for review 125–6
caseload and finalisation 123–5
feedback from review applicants 138–40
number of agency actions or decisions set aside/varied or upheld 129
number of reviews by agency 127, 155
other–review related functions 138
review outcomes 128–30
subject matter of Code of Conduct reviews 136, 157
subject matter of reviews completed (other than Code of Conduct) 131–2, 156
timeliness in handling reviews 124, 154
workload 123–5, 154
see also primary reviews of breaches of the Code of Conduct; secondary reviews of other employment–related action
reviews of other actions (MPC) see reviews of employment actions (MPC)
S
secondary reviews of other employment–related action (MPC) 116, 123
applications not accepted for review 125
number of agency actions or decisions set aside/varied 129, 130
number of applications 120
number of reviews by agency 127
reviews by subject matter 131–2, 156
Secretaries APS Reform Committee 33
Secretaries Board 3, 24, 33
Secretaries Equality and Diversity Council 33
Secretaries Talent Council 21
senior executive
Indigenous Network 19, 33
recruitment practices 3
remuneration 85–6
talent management 3, 21
shaping the APS workforce (strategic priority 1) 16, 17–21
foster an APS workforce that reflects the diversity of the Australian population 17, 19–20
improve the quality of talent management practices across the APS 18, 21
support the government’s reform agenda 17, 18–19
support and guide workforce planning and practices 18, 20
Small Agencies Forum 29
small business procurement 41
Smith v Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission & Anor [2019] FCCA 1811 (28 June 2019) 149
social media matters 136
staff 6, 83, 92–3
awards 86
by classification 92–3
by gender 92, 93
by location 92, 93, 148
casual and nominee (MPC), training 112, 146–7
Enterprise Agreement 2018–21 84
health and wellbeing 94–5
Indigenous 93
leave management 83
MPC 112, 148
performance and activities 145
performance management 86
remuneration 84
succession planning 83
work health and safety 94–5
workforce diversity 83
see also senior executive
stakeholder engagement (MPC) 112, 144–5
State of the Service Report 20, 27, 33, 96, 133
State of the Service team, award to 86
statement of changes in equity 53–4
statement of comprehensive income 49–50
statement of financial position 51–2
statement of preparation 14
strategic priorities 16
1: shaping the APS workforce 16, 17–21
2: modernising the employment framework 16, 22–4
3: building workforce capability 16, 25–7
4: promoting integrity 16, 28–30
succession planning 83
T
‘Taking Time to Talk’ 86
talent management 3, 21
Torres Strait Islander cross–cultural learning 19
training, casual and nominee MPC staff 112, 146–7
Tune, David 2
V
Values Evaluation Survey 4
Vine–Camp, Kerryn 85
W
Waugh, Linda 7, 85, 108, 111–12, 115
see also Merit Protection Commissioner
website
APSC 42
MPC 145, 152, 153
whole–of–APS workforce strategy 4, 18
Wiley–Smith, Mary 7, 85
background 8–9
women in leadership program 19
Woolcott, Peter iii, 2–4, 8, 14, 48, 85
background 8
see also Australian Public Service Commissioner
work health and safety 94–5
workforce capability 25–7
workforce diversity 19–20, 83
workforce planning 20, 27
Workforce Planning Community of Practice 20, 27, 34
workforce policies and practices, monitoring 33
Workplace Bargaining Policy 2018 23
Workplace Bargaining team, award to 86
workplace relations 26–7, 86
Workplace Relations/Workplace Health and Safety Committee 94
Y
year at a glance
APSC 5
MPC 114
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A
abbreviations and acronyms 104
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 19, 22, 84
see also Indigenous employment
accountable authority 14
Adamson, Nick 48
administered program (financial performance) 12, 40
Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 149
administrative tribunals 82
advertising 96
agency’s operating environment a relevant consideration in setting sanction (case study) 131
annual performance statements 11, 13–35
applying a subjective test to an employee’s behaviour (case study) 128
appropriation income 11, 38
APS
employment framework modernisation 24
employment management policies reform 24
Independent Review 2, 19, 30, 33
Job Family Model 20, 27, 33
key drivers of productivity 19
leadership programs 3, 26
workforce diversity 19–20
workforce planning 20, 27
workforce policies and practices 33
workforce shaping strategy 17–21
APS Code of Conduct 29
reviews see primary reviews of breaches of the Code of Conduct
APS Disability Champions Network 19
APS Diversity and Gender Equality Awards 19
APS Employment Database internet interface (APSEDii) 20
APS Statistical Bulletin 96
APS Values 4, 30
asset management 40
Audit and Risk Management Committee 82
Auditor–General 41, 82
AusTender website 40, 41
Australia Day Awards 86
Australian Information Commissioner 82, 150
Australian National Audit Office, independent auditor’s report 46–7
Australian Public Service Commission 6, 14, 147
corporate governance 82
Executive leadership team 8–9, 82, 148
funds MPC 148–9
independent capability review 2–3
interaction with roles of MPC 149
legislation 10
organisational structure 7
outcome and program structure 10, 16, 35
outlook for 2019–20 41–2
purpose 8, 10, 14
role 8, 14–15
year at a glance 5
Australian Public Service Commission (Program 1.1) 10, 16
KPIs and results 35
Australian Public Service Commissioner iii, 6, 7, 8, 48, 82, 85
review 2–4
Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2016, amendments 3, 24
Australian Public Service Gender Equality Strategy 19
Australian Taxation Office 29, 127, 144, 147
awards 86
B
Barbour, Bruce 85, 115
Bartlett, Richard 7, 85
background 9
Being a trusted and respected partner: the APS integrity framework 29
budget outlook 42
building workforce capability (strategic priority 3) 16, 25–7
build digital capability in the APS by partnering with the Digital Transformation Agency 25, 26
promote best practice workforce planning to encourage effective monitoring and reporting on APS capability 26, 27
strengthen leadership and core capabilities by providing contemporary learning solutions 25, 26
support agencies to improve their workplace relations skills and performance 25, 26–7
bullying/discourteous behaviour 136, 137, 138
business improvements (MPC) 145–7
C
case management system (MPC) 152
changes to review processes 146
cash flow statement 55–6
Chief Financial Officer 48
Code of Conduct breaches see primary reviews of breaches of the Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct inquiries (MPC)
fee–related service 116–17, 141, 152, 159
training for new employees 146-7
Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy 33
Commonwealth Fraud Control Framework 2017 iii
Commonwealth Ombudsman 82
Commonwealth Procurement Rules 40
compliance and accountability 82
conflict of interest 136, 138
Connell, Jenet 85
consultancy contracts 41
consultants 40–1
Cormann, Senator the Hon Mathias 6
corporate goals see strategic priorities
corporate governance
APSC 82
MPC 147–50
Corporate Plan 2018–19 10, 11, 14, 15, 42, 82
foundational objectives 16, 31–4
relationship to Portfolio Budget Statements 2018–19 11, 16, 35
strategic priorities 16, 17–30
culturally and Linguistically Diverse networks 83
D
Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal 6, 10, 15
Department of Defence 127, 144
Department of Finance 19, 40
Department of Home Affairs 122, 127, 145
Department of Human Services 122, 127, 144, 147
Department of Jobs and Small Business 86
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 86
portfolio 6, 14
departmental activities (financial performance) 12, 38–40
Deputy Public Service Commissioner 7, 8–9, 85
Deputy Secretaries Data Group 33
Deputy Secretaries Reform Group 33
Digital Transformation Agency 26, 38, 42
Disability and Carers networks 83
disability employment 19
disability reporting 96
‘Dismantling Barriers: Inclusive Recruitment Quick Reference Guide’ 19
document management system 87
E
ecologically sustainable development and environmental performance 95
employee census (APS) 3, 26, 27, 33
employment actions reviews see reviews of employment actions (MPC)
employment framework modernisation 22–4
employment management policies reform 24
energy efficiency 95
Enterprise Agreement 2018–21 84
entity resource statement 90
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 95
environmental performance 87, 95
Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987 10
ethical standards 82
Ethics Advisory Service (EAS) 29–30
ethics awareness support 4, 29
Ethics Contact Officer network (ECOnet) 29, 144
Executive leadership team (APSC) 8–9, 82, 148
exempt contracts 41
expenses 11–12, 40
for Outcome 1 91
external scrutiny 82
F
failure to give a fair hearing (case study) 135
fee for service functions (MPC) 116–17, 159
Independent Selection Advisory Committees 117, 142, 159
inquiries into breaches of the Code of Conduct (APS) 116–17, 141, 152, 159
non–APS agencies 117, 142
fee–for–service revenue (APSC) 11
final entitlements 138
financial performance 11–12, 38
administered program 40
departmental activities 38–40
financial statements 43–59
notes to 60–80
First Assistant Commissioner 7, 9, 85
flawed bullying and harassment investigation (case study) 137
flexibility arrangements (non–SES officers) 84
former employees breach of Code of Conduct 138
foundational objectives 16, 31–4
monitor and report on the APS workforce to inform workforce policies and practices 31, 33
work with other governments on matters relating to public sector workforce management 31–2, 34
fraud control iii
Freedom of Information Act 1982 41, 96, 149
funding 11
further review of employees concerns not justified as no useful outcome could be achieved (case study) 126
G
Gender employee networks 83
government’s reform agenda, support for 17, 18–19
GovTeams community 20, 27, 145
GradAccess Pilot Program 19
H
health and wellbeing program 94
human resources management 83–6, 92–5
Hunt, the Hon Greg iii, 6, 108
I
income 11, 38–9
independent auditor’s report 46–7
Independent Selection Advisory Committees (ISACs) 117, 142, 146, 159
training for panels 147
Indigenous employment
APSC staff 83, 93
executive program 19, 33
recruitment 19
statistics 20
information and communications technology (ICT) 86
Information Publication Scheme 96, 150
inquiry functions (MPC) 112, 116, 140–1
Integrity Agencies Group (IAG) 28–9, 144
integrity promotion 4, 28–30
Inter–jurisdictional Workforce Data Analytics Committee 34
J
judicial decisions 82
Judicial Office Holders’ Remuneration and Entitlements (Program 1.2) 10, 11, 16, 42
KPIs and results 35
judicial review of MPC reviews 149
K
key management personnel, remuneration 76, 85–6
L
leadership capability (APS) 3, 26
leave management 83
legislation 10
letter of transmittal iii, 108
LGBTI+ network 83, 86
list of requirements 97–101
Lloyd, John 85
Long Service Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1976 10
M
management and accountability
APSC 81–7
MPC 147–50
Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973 10
Memorandum of Understanding revenue 11
Merit Protection Commissioner 6, 7, 85, 107–61
business improvements 145–7
case studies 126, 128, 131, 132, 135, 137
co–located with APSC 112, 115
employment actions reviews see reviews of employment actions
feedback from review applicants 138–40
financial arrangements and corporate support 148–9
foreword 111–12
functions and responsibilities 111, 114–17
governance and management 147–50
inquiry functions 112, 116, 122, 140–1
interaction with roles of APSC 149
as member/observer of APSC Executive 148
non–APS fee for service work 117, 142
organisational structure 118
priorities in 2019–20 152
promotion decision reviews see review of promotion decisions
review of actions scheme 114–15
role 111
stakeholder engagement 112, 144–5
statutory functions provide on fee–for–service basis 116–17, 141–2, 152, 159
year at a glance 114
year–end totals for all reviews of action 120
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service and Cabinet iii, 6, 108
Minister for Finance and the Public Service 6
modernising the employment framework (strategic priority 2) 16, 22–4
lead effective reform of the APS employment management policies 23, 24
partner with agencies to achieve compliance with the Government’s bargaining policies 22, 23–4
work with and influence agencies to modernise the APS employment framework and practices 22, 24
N
NAIDOC Week 84
National Disability Strategy 2010–2020 96
National Human Resources Development Institute Leaders Forum, South Korea 34
National Reconciliation Week 84
NextStep Traineeship Pilot Program 19
nominees (MPC), training 112, 146–7
non–appropriation income 38–9
non–APS agencies, MPC fee for service work 117, 142
Non–English speaking background (NESB) immigrants 20
notifiable incidents 95
O
O’Brien, Margaret 86
O’Dwyer, Hon Kelly 6
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner 147
organisational structure
APSC 7
MPC 118
Outcome 1 10
expenses and resources 12, 91
outlook for 2019–20 41–2
P
parliamentarians, remuneration 40
Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017 40
Parliamentary Service Merit Protection Commissioner 115
People and Business Management Group 84
people with disability 19, 20
performance pay 84
Portfolio Budget Statements 2018–19 10, 11, 15, 35, 82
relationship to Corporate Plan 2018–19 11, 16, 35
Powers, Narelle 86
presentations (by MPC staff) 144
primary reviews of breaches of the Code of Conduct 111, 116, 123, 133–7
applications not accepted for review 125
former employee breach of Code of Conduct 138
number of agency actions or decisions set aside/varied 111, 129–30
number of applications 120
number of cases reviewed by subject 136, 157
number of findings of misconduct be set aside 134
number of reviews by agency 127
subject matter of cases 136, 157
trends in proportion of 133
procedures manual, review 145
professional employment model 4
Program 1.1 – Australian Public Service Commission 10, 16
KPIs 35
Program 1.2 – Judicial Office Holders’ Remuneration and Entitlements 10, 16
KPIs 35
promoting integrity (strategic priority 4) 16, 28–30
evaluate agency approaches to incorporate and uphold the APS values 28, 30
promote a high standard of integrity across the APS 28–30
promotion decision reviews see review of promotion decisions (MPC)
Promotion Review Committees 1, 112, 121–3, 146
improving papers distribution to 145
number established and finalised by agency 122
number of reviews within timeframes 123
training new nominees for 112, 146–7
varied decisions 123
see also review of promotion decisions (MPC)
‘PU’ and Merit Protection Commissioner (Freedom of information) [2019] AICmr 4 (18 January 2019) 150
Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 iii, 14, 40, 48, 148
Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 140
Public Service Act 1999 6, 14, 104, 108, 111, 115, 117, 140, 141, 148
Public Service Regulations 1999 111, 115
purchasing 40–1
R
reader’s guide v–vi
Reconciliation Action Plan 84
Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group 84
recruitment
Indigenous 19
people with disability 19
senior executives 3
rehabilitation management system 94
remuneration
key management personnel 76, 85–6
parliamentarians 40
senior executive 85–6
staff 84
Remuneration Report 20, 27
Remuneration Tribunal 6, 10, 15
reporting on performance 11
see also annual performance statements
resources, for Outcome 1 91
revenue 11, 38–9
Review of Action and Code of Conduct Community of Practice for APS practitioners 112, 144
review of a performance rating and process (case study) 132
review of promotion decisions (MPC) 112, 115, 120–3, 157–8
applications considered and decisions by agency 122
caseload 158
Promotion Review Committees see Promotion Review Committees
reviews within timeframes 123
status of promotion review cases 158
trends in applications from unsuccessful candidates 121–2
reviews of employment actions (MPC) 111, 116, 123–40, 153–7
applications nor accepted for review 125–6
caseload and finalisation 123–5
feedback from review applicants 138–40
number of agency actions or decisions set aside/varied or upheld 129
number of reviews by agency 127, 155
other–review related functions 138
review outcomes 128–30
subject matter of Code of Conduct reviews 136, 157
subject matter of reviews completed (other than Code of Conduct) 131–2, 156
timeliness in handling reviews 124, 154
workload 123–5, 154
see also primary reviews of breaches of the Code of Conduct; secondary reviews of other employment–related action
reviews of other actions (MPC) see reviews of employment actions (MPC)
S
secondary reviews of other employment–related action (MPC) 116, 123
applications not accepted for review 125
number of agency actions or decisions set aside/varied 129, 130
number of applications 120
number of reviews by agency 127
reviews by subject matter 131–2, 156
Secretaries APS Reform Committee 33
Secretaries Board 3, 24, 33
Secretaries Equality and Diversity Council 33
Secretaries Talent Council 21
senior executive
Indigenous Network 19, 33
recruitment practices 3
remuneration 85–6
talent management 3, 21
shaping the APS workforce (strategic priority 1) 16, 17–21
foster an APS workforce that reflects the diversity of the Australian population 17, 19–20
improve the quality of talent management practices across the APS 18, 21
support the government’s reform agenda 17, 18–19
support and guide workforce planning and practices 18, 20
Small Agencies Forum 29
small business procurement 41
Smith v Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission & Anor [2019] FCCA 1811 (28 June 2019) 149
social media matters 136
staff 6, 83, 92–3
awards 86
by classification 92–3
by gender 92, 93
by location 92, 93, 148
casual and nominee (MPC), training 112, 146–7
Enterprise Agreement 2018–21 84
health and wellbeing 94–5
Indigenous 93
leave management 83
MPC 112, 148
performance and activities 145
performance management 86
remuneration 84
succession planning 83
work health and safety 94–5
workforce diversity 83
see also senior executive
stakeholder engagement (MPC) 112, 144–5
State of the Service Report 20, 27, 33, 96, 133
State of the Service team, award to 86
statement of changes in equity 53–4
statement of comprehensive income 49–50
statement of financial position 51–2
statement of preparation 14
strategic priorities 16
1: shaping the APS workforce 16, 17–21
2: modernising the employment framework 16, 22–4
3: building workforce capability 16, 25–7
4: promoting integrity 16, 28–30
succession planning 83
T
‘Taking Time to Talk’ 86
talent management 3, 21
Torres Strait Islander cross–cultural learning 19
training, casual and nominee MPC staff 112, 146–7
Tune, David 2
V
Values Evaluation Survey 4
Vine–Camp, Kerryn 85
W
Waugh, Linda 7, 85, 108, 111–12, 115
see also Merit Protection Commissioner
website
APSC 42
MPC 145, 152, 153
whole–of–APS workforce strategy 4, 18
Wiley–Smith, Mary 7, 85
background 8–9
women in leadership program 19
Woolcott, Peter iii, 2–4, 8, 14, 48, 85
background 8
see also Australian Public Service Commissioner
work health and safety 94–5
workforce capability 25–7
workforce diversity 19–20, 83
workforce planning 20, 27
Workforce Planning Community of Practice 20, 27, 34
workforce policies and practices, monitoring 33
Workplace Bargaining Policy 2018 23
Workplace Bargaining team, award to 86
workplace relations 26–7, 86
Workplace Relations/Workplace Health and Safety Committee 94
Y
year at a glance
APSC 5
MPC 114
Visit
https://www.transparency.gov.au/annual-reports/australian-public-service-commission/reporting-year/2018-2019-93