Information on workforce planning, developing high standards of conduct and integrity within the workforce, learning and development programs, details on executive remuneration, and relevant research and publications, is available on this website. The State Services Authority supports the statutory relationship between employers (Department Secretaries and Agency CEOs) and employees.

workforce planning

The Authority plays a key role in workforce planning and development. The Authority coordinates a number of whole-of-government programs and undertakes research to assist the public sector to perform more effectively. In addition, the Authority provides assistance with workforce planning by investigating and sharing relevant best practice knowledge.

standards and equity

The Authority has responsibility for promoting high standards of integrity and conduct in the public sector. The Public Sector Standards Commissioner (PSSC) performs this function independently in accordance with the Public Administration Act 2004 (PDF 569KB).

Each CEO of a public sector body has explicit responsibilities under the Act, relating to the application and adherence to the public sector values and employment principles.

The PSSC works in collaboration with public sector bodies to develop and issue standards, codes of conduct and guidelines to ensure the promotion of the public sector values and employment principles. The PSSC launched the Ethics Resource Kit to promote the application of the public sector values and employment principles within the public sector.

learning and development

The Authority coordinates a number of whole-of-government learning and development programs as a means of enhancing the professionalism and capability of the VPS. These programs include the Cranlana Programme, the Australia and New Zealand School of Government Executive Master of Public Administration, and the Public Sector Management Program.

executive remuneration

Executive remuneration and conditions for Government Businesses Enterprises and Statutory Authorities is the responsibility of the Government Sector Executive Remuneration Panel (GSERP). GSERP exists to ensure there is a rigorous approach to monitoring and reporting on executive remuneration in the Victorian public sector. GSERP is constituted as a five member committee. The Authority supports the committee by servicing it in relation to data collection, policy development and advice, and the implementation and promotion of GSERP policy.

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