Some insiders have outlined what Victorian public servants should expect post-election. 

Victorian Labor Premier Daniel Andrews has secured a third term of majority government, with the latest poll looking likely to leave Labor close to the 55-seat majority it enjoyed during its second term in power.

The day before the Victorian state election, IPAA Victoria hosted a session titled “The First 100 Days: What to Expect of an Incoming Government”. 

It included a panel made up of Victoria Police’s Susan Middleditch, public sector leader Elizabeth Langdon, and the Department of Health’s Kym Arthur. 

The panel said the coming weeks would see the return of the Andrews government, ministry allocation, and machinery of government changes. 

However, they emphasised the crucial importance of maintaining mental health in the midst of the heavy workload.

Ms Middleditch said she finds it important to maintain perspective.

“Victoria Police survived for 160 years before I got there, and it’s going to survive for 160 years and more after I leave,” Middleditch said.

“Therefore, planning for my own breaks but also planning for breaks for my team is critically important.”

The panel also noted that machinery of government changes could allow public servants to try out roles they would otherwise not have the opportunity to do.

“There can be some really fabulous outcomes through the senior government changes,” Ms Langdon said.

She said that in amongst the overhauls and upheaval, simple office logistics should not to be overlooked.

“There may not be stationary, there may not be milk in the fridge… Things might have changed for VPS but those are a very big focus.”