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Parliamentary Questions


Question On Notice No. 1516 asked in the Legislative Council on 14 August 2018 by Hon Tjorn Sibma

Question Directed to the: Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Tabled Paper No: 1791- View tabled paper


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 whilst also assisting workforce renewal by enabling agencies to retain 20% of the savings. The VTSS is open to all general government employees, though priority is being given to agencies impacted by the MoG 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.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:

 

(a) Please see tabled paper number . The abolition of these positions resulted in separation entitlements paid as at 30 June 2018 of $3,858,864.00 for DFES personnel and $282,572.00 for Office of Emergency Management personnel.

(b)-(c) Please see Legislative Council Question on Notice number 1523.

Please note:  The 12 Firefighter and 2 Station Officer positions surrendered as part of the VTSS were positions that were created as part of a relief pool.  Over time, changes to management practices has reduced the relieving requirements which facilitated a small reduction in the relief coefficient.  These surrendered positions will not impact on the delivery of frontline services.”

 

The Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services advises:

(a) 

Number       Title                                                             Level                      $

1                 Coordinator Independent Visitors                   4                            $137k

 

(b)-(c) Please see Legislative Council Question on Notice number 1523.

 

The Department of Justice advises:

Please see Legislative Council Question on Notice number 1514

Please note: 

Severance decisions were based on the Department's priorities, business needs and skill requirements. Preference was given to staff in non-operational roles.