Objectives
Our objectives are set out in the Public Administration Act 2004.
They are to:
- strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector to meet existing and emerging needs and deliver high quality services
- maintain and advocate for public sector professionalism and integrity.
Functions and powers
To support public sector efficiency, effectiveness and capability our functions include:
- assessing, advising and supporting on issues relevant to public sector administration, governance, service delivery and workforce management and development
- researching and disseminating best practice in relation to public sector administration, governance, service delivery and workforce management and development
- collecting and reporting on whole of government data
- conducting inquiries as directed by the Premier.
To support public sector professionalism and integrity, our functions include:
- advocating for an apolitical and professional public sector
- issuing and applying codes of conduct and standards
- monitoring and reporting to public sector body Heads on compliance with the public sector values, codes of conduct, and public sector employment principles and standards
- reviewing employment related actions and making recommendations following those reviews
- maintaining a register of lobbyists and a register of instruments.
The powers of the Commission are listed in section 41 of the Public Administration Act 2004. To perform its functions, the Commission can:
- do all things necessary or convenient in connection with the performance of its functions
- require a public sector body to provide any document or information in a specific form
- require a public sector body to provide personal information about an employee.
Vision and strategy
Our 2023-24 work program was delivered under the 2023-2026 strategic plan, which has four outcomes:
- a values-based, innovative and connected public sector
- a public sector that is apolitical, accountable and trusted
- a diverse, adaptable and high-performing workforce
- a capable and credible commission that supports the Victorian sector.
The following section details the Commission’s key achievements in 2023-24 for each of these outcomes, grouped under priority outputs.