Public Sector Governance Council

Under the Act, the Public Sector Governance Council (PSGC), is to provide system leadership and stewardship of the public sector and to oversee public sector governance.

Council’s functions

Monitoring/promoting:

• foster and recognise excellence, innovation and high performance of public sector employees and work teams
• foster a culture of integrity within the public sector
• oversee the implementation of policies and programs across the public sector
• promote seamless and integrated policy advice and policy implementation, including, for example, establishing ways for public sector entities to collaborate
• oversee the implementation of changes to the machinery of government and resourcing decisions related to the changes

Reporting and advisory:

• monitor, and report to the Minister about, the workforce profile of the public sector
• monitor, and advise the Minister on, the performance of the public sector and matters relating to public sector administration and workforce management

Public sector reviews

Under the Act, the Premier or the PSGC may request reviews of the effectiveness, efficiency or activities of public sector entities. Certain integrity bodies are excluded from this function, preserving their independence. Reviews may be conducted by the Commissioner, a special commissioner, or another appropriately qualified person.

Collaborative governance model

Under the Act, the PSGC, the Commissioner and chief executives of department have a shared responsibility for the effective stewardship of the public sector. Chief executives of departments are responsible for providing stewardship of the public sector by actively participating in collective and collaborative leadership and implementing sector-wide policies decided by the Premier and the PSGC.