Are we there yet? A high performing, high integrity Victorian public service

VPSC Victoria series

Location: Melbourne

Speaker: Hon Gavin Jennings, Special Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council

Panel: Bronwen Fitzgerald, DPC, Judith Abbott, DHHS & Dionne Eagleson, DELWP

Moderator: Peter Allen, Former Deputy Dean, ANZSOG

Key insights gained from the seminar

• The importance of promoting a culture of integrity in the public service and becoming more transparent in demonstrating public sector values to improve public perception of the VPS.
• Government perspectives on its approach to community consultation and the Minister’s perceptions of the integrity and accountability in the VPS in the context of the IBAC hearings.
• The importance of engagement and transparency.
• Give courageous advice and think big picture.
• New Government focus on delivering services to the public, rather than achieving greater efficiencies.
• The Government’s interest in searching and co-developing best practice.
• The integrity changes the Government will bring in by the end of the year.
• Strong emphasis on collaborative work.

Resources

View Hon Gavin Jennings VPSC Victoria series brochure June 2015

Listen to Hon Gavin Jennings presentation