Question On Notice No. 261 asked in the Legislative Council on 15 August 2017 by Hon Tjorn Sibma
Question Directed to the: Leader of the House representing the Minister for Public Sector Management
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
For the 2016-17 financial year, can the Minister provide the following information:
(a) the total dollar amount spent on employees on fixed term contracts and casual staff by each department and agency under the Minister's control;
(b) the total number of employees on fixed term contracts and casual staff by department/agency and with information concerning their individual position and level;
(c) how many employees on fixed term contracts and casual staff are currently employed in each department/agency under the Minister's control;
(d) how many employees on fixed term contracts and casual staff have worked in the same position for longer than six months;
(e) under what criteria or process may fixed term contract or casual staff be made permanent; and
(f) will the Minister list the types of contracts used for the purpose of short term employment?
Answered on 12 September 2017
The Public Sector Commission advises:
(a) $695,809.63
(b) 8 employees on fixed term contracts
| 2 X Budgeting Officer | Level 6 |
| Human Resources Consultant | Level 4 |
| Coordinator Information and Administration | Level 3 |
| Finance Support Officer | Level 3 |
| Data and Systems Analyst | Level 5 |
| Senior Consultant | Level 6 |
| Principal Legal Officer | Level 9 |
(c) 5
(d) 5
(e) As per WA Labor’s 2017 election commitment, processes and criteria for transition from fixed and casual employment to permanency are currently under review.
(f) Fixed Term contracts in accordance with the Public Service and Government Officers General Agreement 2014 and the Public sector Management Act 1994. No commitment is given to on-going employment beyond the term of the contract.