Public sector values and employment principles

The Commission’s employees adhere to the public sector values and the code of conduct for Victorian public sector employees.

The public sector values are responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

Our employment principles ensure that:

  • employment decisions are based on merit
  • employees are treated fairly and reasonably
  • equal employment opportunity is provided
  • human rights are upheld
  • employees have an avenue of redress against unfair or unreasonable treatment
  • career public service is fostered.

These principles set the right conditions for productive and harmonious working relationships by ensuring employees are treated well, have access to career opportunities and can safely raise their concerns.

Our selection process ensures that applicants are evaluated fairly and equitably on the basis of the key selection criteria and other accountabilities without discrimination. The Commission advised its employees on how to avoid conflicts of interest, how to respond to offers of gifts or hospitality and how it deals with misconduct.

Comparative workforce data

Employees have been correctly classified in workforce data collections.

Staffing trends from 2022 to 2024

2024 2023 2022

Headcount

Not including statutory appointments

92 115 125
Full time equivalent 85.56 107.19 118.85

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Summary of employment levels at 30 June

2024 2023
Headcount FTE Headcount FTE

Total

Not including statutory appointments

92 85.56 113 107.19
Ongoing full time 58 58 68 68
Ongoing part time 14 9.96 14 9.33
Fixed term full time 11 11 24 24
Fixed term part time 7 5.2 5 4.1
Inoperative paid maternity leave 1 0.4 2 2
Inoperative paid long service leave 1 1 1 1
Casual 0 0 1 0.76

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Staff by age at 30 June

2024 2023
Age Woman Man Self-described Woman Man Self-described
Under 25 1 0 0 1 0 0
25 – 34 12 10 2 14 11 2
35 – 44 25 8 1 28 8 1
45 – 54 16 8 0 20 12 0
55 – 64 7 1 0 12 2 0
65 and over 1 0 0 2 2 0
Total 62 27 3 77 35 3

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Staff by grade at 30 June

2024 2023
Grade Woman Man Self-described Woman Man Self-described
Casual 0 0 0 1 0 0
VPS1 0 0 0 0 0 0
VPS2 2 1 0 2 1 0
VPS3 7 2 0 9 2 0
VPS4 14 6 1 13 8 1
VPS5 20 9 1 27 11 1
VPS6 12 8 1 17 12 1
STS 0 0 0 0 0 0
SES1 4 1 0 5 1 0
SES2 2 0 0 2 0 0
SES3 1 0 0 1 0 0
Total 62 27 3 77 35 3

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Annualised total salary at 30 June

Income band (salary) Executives Senior Technical Specialists Other
180,000 – 199,999 0 0 0
200,000 – 219,999 3 0 0
220,000 – 239,999 1 0 0
240,000 – 259,999 2 0 0
260,000 – 279,999 0 0 0
280,000 – 299,999 1 0 0
300,000 – 319,999 0 0 0
320,000 – 339,999 0 0 0
340,000 – 359,999 0 0 0
360,000 – 379,999 1 0 0
Total 8 0 0

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Notes

The salaries reported above are for full financial year, at a 1 FTE-rate, and exclude superannuation.

Occupational health and safety

Item 2023-24 2022-23
Ergonomic assessments 5 7
Ergonomic aids recommended 1 7
Flu vaccinations 41 44
Workplace Adjustments requested 1 0
Incidents reported 2 4
Hazards reported 5 1
Staff training in OH&S 3 0
Claims made 0 0

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Workforce inclusion policy

The Commission adopts the comparable policy of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. We offer an inclusive working environment where equal opportunity and diversity are valued, and our workforce reflects the communities we serve consistent with the Gender Equality Act 2020.

Executive data

All the Commission’s executives are contract-appointed, ensuring no executive is appointed as ongoing or for special projects. The Executive data is based on the 30 June payroll FTE report for the period 2023 and 2024. It does not include statutory appointments.

2024 2023
Grade Woman Man Self-described Woman Man Self-described
SES1 4 1 0 5 1 0
SES2 2 0 0 2 0 0
SES3 1 0 0 1 0 0

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