The State Services Authority has responsibility for promoting the highest standards of integrity and conduct in the public sector, and developing a career public service. The work of the Authority supports the statutory relationship between public sector employees and their employers.

Information on the public sector values, employment principles (used to reinforce these values), details on grievance procedures, and learning and development opportunities, is available on this website.

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.

public sector values

The public sector values are outlined in the Public Administration Act 2004 (PDF 569KB). The Authority is responsible for promoting these core public sector values. The values include responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, and leadership.

employment principles

The employment principles are also outlined in the Act, and reinforce the public sector values. The principles are integral to achieving an effective and responsive public sector workforce.

grievances

In the instance where an employee believes the public sector values, employment principles, standards, or codes have not been applied in their place of work, he or she may lodge a complaint. This complaint should initially be lodged with the employer. More information is available in the section on grievances.

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