Cultivate capability, expertise and whole of government perspective to deliver value where it’s needed most

The Commission built core public sector capabilities of our staff by investing in training, development and leadership initiatives, including a focus on upskilling those at a VPS6 level. It refreshed its approach to performance and development plans and review, and worked to improve recruitment and retention in the Commission.

Collaborate to maximise our impact

We worked with a range of stakeholders, internal and external to government, to strengthen cross-government information sharing and collaboration practices around workforce health and safety, give visibility to good practice, and minimise duplication. These stakeholders included VPS department OHS Executives, WorkSafe, unions and government departments.

Live the values and walk the talk

The Commission’s People matter survey results for 2023-24 show it is an organisation with high integrity and positive culture where people feel they are making a difference. In June 2024 the VPSC launched its inaugural World Public Service Day event to build pride in sector work and give practical examples of how our values have guided the careers of senior public servants.