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Employment arrangements for public entities

This guide provides advice on employment issues to consider when establishing new public entities in Victoria.


  • 1. Introduction

    The guide may also be useful for boards and CEOs of existing entities to understand the implications of their current arrangements.

  • 2. Key concepts

    The Victorian public sector performs a wide variety of functions on behalf of government.

  • 3. Key principles

    The following key principles should guide consideration of the employment arrangements for a public entity.

  • 4. Standard model

    Outlines the standard model for public entity employment arrangements in Victoria.

  • 5. Issues to consider

    The following sections detail issues to consider when establishing employment arrangements.

  • 6. Further support and advice

    6. Further support and advice

  • Legal form and governance arrangements for public entities

    Adopting appropriate legal forms and governance arrangements for the functions and activities being undertaken by public entities is critical for high quality performance.

Employment arrangements for public entities
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      • Employment arrangements for public entities
      • 1. Introduction
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      • Legal form and governance arrangements for public entities
    • Establishing public entities
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    • 1. Introduction
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Reviewed 28 June 2022

Published 28 June 2022

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