Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Recruitment specialists Hays has published the October Quarterly Report, finding a number of hotspots in public sector labour demand.
Human resources
The Hays report found increasing demand for occupational health and safety (OHS) advisors, consultants and managers as well as case managers as a result of the Federal Government's move to introduce the national OHS harmonisation legislation.
Report finds whistleblowing key to public sector integrity
The Commonwealth Ombudsman, Allan Asher, has released a new report on whistleblowing, ‘Whistling while they work: A good-practice guide for managing internal reporting of wrongdoing in public sector organisations’ which argues that the public sector would benefit greatly from the establishment of best practice guidelines for whistleblowing.
Queensland introduces skills legislation
The Queensland Government has introduced the Vocational Education and Training (Commonwealth Powers) and Other Acts Amendment Act 2011 before the State Parliament that will aim to deliver national consistency for the vocational education and trade sector.
Victoria announces terms of reference for marine assessment council
The Victorian Government has tabled the final Terms-of-Reference for the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council investigation into the state’s existing marine parks and other marine protected areas.
Queensland announces $7 million for Hendra research
The Queensland Government has announced $7 million in funding for new Hendra Virus research projects.
Victoria announces broadband innovation funding
The Victorian Government has opened the second round of the Broadband-Enabled Innovation Program (BEIP), inviting applicants to apply for funding for projects that develop innovative broadband solutions to boost productivity.
WA launches 10 year mental health plan
The Western Australian Government has launched its new Mental Health 2020: Making it personal and everybody’s business 10 year mental health plan. The plan will aimed at improving the connections between public and private mental health services and community organisations to help ensure better support for people with mental illness.
Olympic Dam expansion receives federal approval
The Federal Government has announced the proposed expansion of BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine in South Australia has received environmental approval.
Tasmania releases next Climate Futures report
The Tasmanian State Government has published the latest report of the Climate Futures for Tasmania Project, entitled ‘Extreme Events’.
$15 million for smart solutions for Victoria's healthcare challenges
The Victorian Government has announced a new $15 million program to promote demand-driven innovation in the state’s healthcare system.
Tasmania outlines health budget savings
The Tasmanian Government has detailed how the state’s Department of Health and Human Services will meet the remaining $30 million of the $100 million savings task set out in the State Budget.
$8 million for Tasmanian jobs and diversification
The Federal Government has announced $8 million in funding as part of the Tasmanian Innovation and Investment Fund (TIIF), aimed at delivering long-term sustainable employment and promoting regional economic diversification in Tasmania.
Pilbara LNG construction to start immediately
Chevron Australia has announced constriction will begin immediately on the company’s Wheatstone LNG Project at Ashburton North on the Pilbara Coast.
WA Auditor General urges more focus on mining compliance
Western Australia’s Auditor General Colin Murphy has submitted a report to State Parliament outlining the need for increased focus on compliance with mining conditions in the state.
WA named a top investment destination for global resources
Resourcestocks magazine has published its 2011 World Risk Survey, finding that Western Australia shares first place with South Australia and Novia Scotia in the Australian States and Canadian Provinces survey.
SA releases new teacher performance development and management policy
The South Australian Government has released a new performance development and management policy aimed at ensuring high standards in teaching.
Queensland seals $2.5 billion coal port deal
Queensland’s coal export capacity will be boosted as a result of the financial close of the $2.5 billion Wiggins Island Coal export Terminal.
Tasmanian Health Organisations begin recruitment process for governing councils
The Tasmanian Government has announced that the three Tasmanian Health Organisations (THOs) have begun recruiting for the establishment of their governing councils.
Construction starts on Royal Adelaide Hospital
Construction has begun on the new Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) following the groundbreaking ceremony.
WA releases environmental offsets policy
The Western Australian Government has released a new policy framework aimed at guiding the creation and application of environmental offsets. The policy will aim to deliver greater certainty, transparency to Government, businesses and developers.
WA Development Assessment Panel meets
Western Australia’s first Development Assessment Panel (DAP) has met in Broome.