Question On Notice No. 1523 asked in the Legislative Council on 14 August 2018 by Hon Tjorn Sibma
Question Directed to the: Leader of the House representing the Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; Federal-State Relations
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 12 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.
(a)
Gold Corporation and Salaries and Allowances Tribunal
Nil.
Lotterywest
No. of Positions
|
Position
|
PS group
|
Severance Amount
|
1
|
Senior Business Development Officer
|
LEVEL5
|
|
2
|
Retailer Customer Services & Support Officer
|
LEVEL3
|
|
3
|
Service Delivery Manager
|
LEVEL6
|
|
4
|
Retailer Support Officer
|
LEVEL3
|
|
5
|
Project Officer Technology RTP
|
LEVEL2
|
|
6
|
Manager Human Resources
|
LEVEL7
|
|
7
|
ERP Business Process Analyst
|
LEVEL5
|
|
8
|
Senior Data Analysis and Support Officer
|
LEVEL6
|
|
9
|
Reporting Coordinator
|
LEVEL4
|
|
10
|
System and Web Analyst
|
LEVEL6
|
|
11
|
Manager Business Development
|
LEVEL7
|
|
12
|
Information Management Officer
|
LEVEL3
|
|
13
|
Senior Retailer Shopfit Officer
|
LEVEL5
|
|
14
|
Sen Mgr Project Management Office (Temp)
|
LEVEL8
|
|
15
|
Administration Officer
|
LEVEL2
|
|
16
|
Procurement Officer
|
LEVEL4
|
|
17
|
Management Support Officer
|
LEVEL2
|
|
18
|
Manager Organisational Development
|
LEVEL7
|
|
19
|
Senior Assurance & Governance Officer
|
LEVEL5
|
|
20
|
GM
|
SES1
|
|
|
|
Total
|
$2,039,505.39
|
Public Sector Commission
Position title
|
Substantive level
|
VTSS amount
(including incentive payment)
|
Leave entitlement payout
|
Total VTSS payment
|
Human Resource Consultant
|
L4
|
$37,553.09
|
$6,539.67
|
|
Project Officer
|
L5
|
$97,797.20
|
$19,765.21
|
|
Senior Project Officer
|
L6
|
$69,825.25
|
$35,771.55
|
|
Principal Investigator
|
L7
|
$107,493.35
|
$18,914.08
|
|
Management Consultant
|
L8
|
$176,684.96
|
$33,398.36
|
|
Director
|
L8
|
$166,987.18
|
$64,487.65
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
$835,217.55
|
Premier and Cabinet
Position Title
|
Substantive level
|
Total Value of Separation Entitlements
|
Records Officer
|
1
|
|
Principal Policy Officer
|
8
|
|
Cabinet Officer
|
2
|
|
Senior Executive Government Officer
|
6
|
|
Principal Policy Officer
|
8
|
|
Officer
|
1
|
|
Manager, Cabinet Services
|
7
|
|
Principal Policy Officer
|
8
|
|
Principal Policy Officer
|
7
|
|
Senior Policy Officer
|
6
|
|
Officer
|
1
|
|
Executive Transport Officer
|
ETO
|
|
Liaison Officer
|
4
|
|
Executive Assistant
|
3
|
|
Administrative Assistant – Min Office
|
2
|
|
Liaison Officer – Min Office
|
4
|
|
Appointments Secretary – Min Office
|
3
|
|
Information Resources Officer
|
3
|
|
Liaison Officer – Min Office
|
4
|
|
Liaison Officer - Min Office
|
4
|
|
Administrative Assistant – Min Office
|
2
|
|
Liaison Officer - Min Office
|
4
|
|
Executive Officer – Min Office
|
5
|
|
Administrative Assistant – Min Office
|
2
|
|
Administrative Assistant – Min Office
|
2
|
|
Senior Policy Officer
|
6
|
|
Liaison Officer - Min Office
|
4
|
|
Manager Projects
|
8
|
|
Administrative Assistant – Min Office
|
2
|
|
Administration Officer
|
3
|
|
Executive Officer – Min Office
|
5
|
|
Appointments Secretary – Min Office
|
3
|
|
Executive Officer
|
5
|
|
Principal Policy Officer
|
8
|
|
Principal Policy Officer
|
7
|
|
Manager, Policy and Strategy
|
8
|
|
Liaison Officer
|
4
|
|
|
Total
|
$3,912,525.62
|
(b)-(c) Agency targets are Cabinet-in-confidence and were provided as a guide to assist agencies and Ministers with implementation of the scheme. While the reductions will vary between agencies depending on factors like MoG changes, the size and role of individual agencies and other impacts, all agencies are expected to contribute in order to meet the overall reduction target of 3,000 employees.