Question On Notice No. 1519 asked in the Legislative Council on 14 August 2018 by Hon Tjorn Sibma
Question Directed to the: Minister for Environment; Disability Services
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
Regarding the implementation of the Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) separations for each agency under the Minister's control, I ask for the following information:
(a) a table outlining the number of positions, position title, substantive level, and value of the separation entitlements paid as at 30 June 2018;
(b) an indication of departmental/agency performance as at 30 June 2018, against the original VTSS targeted established; and
(c) how many and which particular positions are targeted for separation over the forward estimates?
Answered on 13 September 2018
The Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) is a Budget repair tool that also assists workforce renewal by enabling agencies to retain 20 per cent of the savings. The VTSS is open to all general government employees, though priority is being given to agencies impacted by the Machinery of Government changes, which took effect from 1 July 2017. The VTSS, once fully implemented, is expected to save in excess of $150 million annually across Government.
(a) For the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) (including Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA), Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) and Zoological Parks Authority (ZPA)):
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No of positions
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Position Title
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Number of separations
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Substantive Level
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DBCA - 65
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Policy Advisor
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1
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L6
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Information Officer
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1
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L2
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Records Information Officer
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1
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L2
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Administrative Assistant
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1
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L2
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|
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Program Coordinator Nearer to Nature
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1
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L4
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|
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Coordinator Workforce Services (Unattached)
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1
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L5
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|
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Finance and Admin Officer
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2
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L3
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|
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Manager Perth Hills Discovery Centre
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1
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L5
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|
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Recruitment Coordinator
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1
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L4
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|
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Publications and Sales Subscription Cashier
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1
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L2
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|
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Pests Program Coordinator
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1
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L7
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|
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Executive Officer
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1
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L5
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Senior Landscape Architect
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1
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SCL2
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|
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Park Pass Coordinator
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1
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L3
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No of positions
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Position Title
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Number of separations
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Substantive Level
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|
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Community Program Coordinator
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1
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L5
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Finance and Business Coordinator
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1
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L5
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|
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Senior Architectural Draftsperson
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1
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L5
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|
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Assistant Director Policy and Planning
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1
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L8
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|
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Joint Management Coordinator
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1
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L7
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Overseer
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3
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L4 thru L5
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|
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Conservation Employee
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11
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L2 thru L3
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Operations Officer Nature Conservation
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1
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L3
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Senior Fire Training and Capability Development Officer
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1
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L7
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Information and Admin Officer
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1
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L2
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Fire Operations Officer
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1
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L4
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Operations Officer
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1
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L4
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Conservation Employee Overseer
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3
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L3
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Administration Officer
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2
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L3
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Business Manager
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1
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L5
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Marine Parks Coordinator (Unattached)
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1
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L5
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Clerical Officer
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1
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L1
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Ranger Grade 1/2
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1
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R2
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|
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Manager, Vertebrate Bait Manufacture
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1
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L5
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Technical Officer
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1
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L2
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Riverpark Operations Coordinator
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1
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L5
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Work Centre Co-ordinator (Storeman)
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1
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L4
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District Manager/Firearms Project Manager
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1
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L7
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|
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Waterways Officer
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1
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L4
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Environmental Officer
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2
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SCL2
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|
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Senior Planning Officer
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1
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SCL3
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|
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Executive Assistant
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1
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L3
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|
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Director Rivers and Estuaries
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1
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L8
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|
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Records Officer
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1
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L1
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Senior Research Scientist
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1
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SCL3
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|
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Regional Fire Services Coordinator
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1
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L6
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Licensing Officer
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1
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L3
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Senior Principal Policy and Projects Officer
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1
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SCL5
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EDRMS Support Officer
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1
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L3
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RIA - 5
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Customer Service Supervisor
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1
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L3
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Customer Service Assistant
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1
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L1
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Chief Information Officer
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1
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L7
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|
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Manager Major Contracts
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1
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L7
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|
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Heritage Officer
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1
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L5
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ZPA - 3
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Cleaner
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1
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L1
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Maintenance Attendant
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1
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L1
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HR Business Partner
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1
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L6
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BGPA - 7
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Manager Information Services
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1
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L5
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Tradesman Operations
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1
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L3
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Horticulturalist
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1
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L3
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Horticultural Coordinator
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1
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L4
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Coordinator Building Services
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1
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L4
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Executive Officer
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1
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L5
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No of positions
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Position Title
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Number of separations
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Substantive Level
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Unattached Officer
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1
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L8
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Severance Amount
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Total
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$8,364,985.39
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(b)-(c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.