Public sector asset investment program 2010 11 budget information paper no. Pdf public sector industrial relations in transition. It follows the outline agreed between the international monetary fund imf and the organisation for economic cooperation and development oecd. Workforce victoria 2010, victorian public sector industrial relations policy manual, victoria. Victorias public sector provides services that are essential to the. Victorian tafe association employment relations resources. These include statutory and conventional directions such as premiers memoranda, treasurers directions and.
Public sector enterprise bargaining victorian government. The aim of this seminar is to highlight considerations that should be taken into account when considering employment matters concerning employees in the victorian public sector. The general government and public sectors by john pitzer. Every victorian public sector employee is responsible for privacy, particularly those who handle personal information in the course of their job. Resources and further reading how positive is your work. Unlike most countries, the public sector labor management relations system was slow to evolve. This version, published in 2010, is the current version. Public sector industrial relations policies 2015 victorian. Sector industrial relations policies 2015 and the victorian public service enterprise agreement. Industrial relations act 1996 page 1 industrial relations public sector conditions of employment regulation 2014 nsw published in schedule 5. The national public private partnership ppp policy and guidelines were agreed by the council of australian governments coag in november 2008. Part 2 of the public administration act 2004 the act establishes the public sector values and employment principles that apply in all victorian public sector bodies, including schools the principles underpin employment processes which apply to the victorian public sector, which includes employees in the victorian public service and the teaching service. Vgso seminar program july 2012 industrial relations in the public sector industrial relations in the public sector victorias unique frameworkvictorias unique framework. Public sector ir policies revised and adopted by government by.
In accordance with the requirements of the financial management act 1994, the victorian preelection budget update was released on tuesday 9 november 2010 and provides updated information on the estimated financial statements to allow an assessment of the current and projected financial status of the victorian general government sector. The industrial relations society of victoria hosts events throughout the year that attract industrial relations professionals, for which the support of sponsors through financial and in kind sponsorship is warmly appreciated. State services authority 2010, serving as secretary. The official site to search and apply for jobs in the victorian public sector. It fulfils this responsibility through developing crosssector policies, sharing information via circulars, overseeing the negotiation of public sector industrial agreements, and updating awards. Determinations of the commissioner for public sector employment are binding and cover a range of public sector employment matters. Abs, australian labour market statistics, jan 2010. The vpsc was headed by a single commissioner and had a range of legislated functions to achieve its objectives. Victorian inquiry into the labour hire industry and insecure. There are a range of enterprise agreements that operate in the public sector. In india, the public sector came in to being with the adoption of industrial policy resolution of 1948, which laid down that industries of basic and strategic importance or in the nature of public utility service. The ip policy is supported by guidelines to assist the vps with the policys implementation.
Victorian industry participation policy public private. Public service body head in relation to the relevant declared authority. Dec 10, 2015 after the 2009 inquiry into improving access to victorian public sector information and data, sro resolved to examine how to align its predominantly nondisclosure environment with an open by default approach to psi. This document provides guidance to public authorities and suppliers as to the victorian industry participation policy vipp application. Please contact us if you would like to offer your support to a future irsv function, event or conference. Governments vision that by 2010 victoria will be a state with a thriving economy, quality. Mandatory evaluation criteria for industrial relations.
Questions about the responsible collection and handling of personal information in the victorian public sector can be directed to the cpdp. Regardless of their position, technical expertise, or location, we ensure the wellbeing and best practice management of our people by developing consistent policies in industrial relations, human resources and work health and safety. Minister for industrial relations natalie hutchins today welcomed the four year. Enquiries about this circular should be directed to jeff kimber of public sector industrial relations on. This strategy for reforming public institutions and strengthening governance is part of a broader world banks effort to delineate sector and thematic strategies to guide our work. However, the standout problem area is victoria, particularly the victorian public sector, and the reason is clear the brumby government just cannot manage. These include statutory and conventional directions such as premiers memoranda, treasurers directions and departmental circulars, among others.
Description of the department of premier and cabinets groups and a highlevel organisational chart. Victorian public sector employment principles and standards. Strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector in order to meet existing and emerging needs and. It outlines key principles which underpin the governments approach to industrial relations. Industrial action increasing in victoria due to labors distain for workers. Industrial relations in the public sector industrial. The andrews labor government has reached an inprinciple agreement for a new victorian public service vps enterprise bargaining agreement ensuring the state is equipped to progress the governments reform agenda. With victorias referral of industrial relations power to the commonwealth, the overlay of constitutional limitations on the exercise of federal power, the public administration act 2004 and other statebased legislation regulating employment matters, as well as the vps agreement, other enterprise agreements, fair work australia, the common law, whole of government policies.
Industrial relations victoria helps departments, agencies and unions with industrial relations matters and enterprise bargaining. An overview of queenslands industrial relations system, including laws and. Public sector projects and policies, including the emirate of abu dhabi urban planning councils estidama program and more policy about public sector policies and projects skip to main content. The act referred power to the commonwealth parliament, allowing it to pass laws permitting the australian industrial relations commission to make common rule orders for victorian industries. Find a job help and support guide victorian government. Intellectual property policy department of treasury and. The victorian public sector commissions vpsc objectives, set out in the public administration act 2004 the act, are complex to measure.
Access to public sector information victorian auditor. Victorian industry participation policy guidelines public. Inprinciple agreement with victorian public service reached. Industrial relations victoria cannot provide advice to employees on the interpretation or application of the vps agreement as it pertains to their individual circumstances. It ensures that consistent advice is given to employers and stakeholders, and that public sector employers are familiar with their obligations under the government industrial relations policies. Public sector information is recognised as one of governments most valuable assets due to its ability to drive innovation, contribute to community outcomes and facilitate economic development. Policies department of mines, industry regulation and safety. Problem and prospect of industrial relation in public sector enterprise 106 development and social change. Company whose shares are available and traded on the stock market or other overthecounter market. Industrial relations public sector conditions of employment. The theoretical foundation of industrial relations and its implications the author identifies the core principle that forms the theoretical and policy foundation for the field of industrial relationsthat labor is embodied in human beings and is not a commodityand argues that the. Vps executives are employed under part 3 of the public administration act. The victorian industry participation policy vipp was passed as an effort of the victorian government to create a flow of work opportunities for the local industries small and medium enterprises by giving them the right legal framework to participate in public procurement in an even field.
The state of the public sector in victoria 201011 vpsc. Resources and further reading victorian public sector. The victorian governments views on industrial relations are explained in the public sector industrial relations policies 2015. Industrial relations problems in the public sector. Adapted from victorian public sector commission, a dictionary of people metrics, victoria, 2010. Policy, guidelines and templates department of treasury. The victoria government introduced the federal awards uniform systems act 2003 with the aim of establishing a more equitable system of industrial relations. Victorian industry participation policy guidelines. In india, the public sector came in to being with the adoption of industrial policy resolution of 1948, which laid down that industries of basic and strategic importance or.
Industrial relations in the public sector victorias. Effectiveness of the victorian public sector commission. Overview and caribbean labour administration services. The victorian public sector commission vpsc manages executive remuneration and the operation of employment policy for the victorian public service vps and the public sector. Public sector enterprise bargaining government of victoria. The division of public sector industrial relations provides policy advice and consultancy and training services to queensland government departments and agencies. The general government and public sectors this document is a partial first draft of the proposed chapter about the general government and public sectors. Mediation and conciliation the law reform commission is an independent statutory body established by the law reform commission act 1975. Principles outlines the general labour and industrial relations policies to. The commissions principal role is to keep the law under. Privacy in the victorian public sector courtheath consulting. Guidelines for attraction and retention incentives in the wa public sector attraction and retention options remote areas approved procedure 8.
It is part of the department of employment, training and industrial relations. Sros executive also recognised the opportunity to improve its information release framework. Unavoidable absence includes sick leave, carers leave, compassionate leave, parental leave, jury duty etc. The present policy replaces the nestle industrial relations policy issued in 2000. Psc publications statesectorreport public sector commission. The major issues involved in the industrial relations process are terms of employment viz. Victoria public service agreement and employment matters.
An industrial relations policy statement that details. Act 2016 including administering industrial relations for the public sector. Mandatory evaluation criteria for industrial relations management attachment 2 instruction 3. National system employers include both trading corporations and. The victorian public sector commission the vpsc was established on 1 april 2014 through an amendment to the public administration act 2004. Under this agreement the national ppp working group works cooperatively to improve the use of ppp projects by undertaking research and progressing ppp reform.
Guide to buying a business, buying a franchise, due. Long service leave calculator nsw industrial relations. Find bills considered by parliament, acts of parliament and statutory rules. A guide to the process of making victorian public sector enterprise agreements. The victorian public service executive employment handbook provides details about. Industrial action increasing in victoria due to labors. Private sector industrial relations supports the development of fair, cooperative and. Good practice guide on governance for victorian public sector. Public sector industrial and employee relations level 4, 75 william street brisbane qld 4000 circular no. Victoria handed over its general industrial relations powers to the federal jurisdiction in the early 1990s and all employees in that state continue to be part of the federal industrial relations system. Section 42a3 of the act defines a month as 4 weeks 4. Industrial relations victoria helps departments, agencies and unions with industrial relations.
Public sector labour relations is the steward of the public sector labour relations system. Vipp requires government departments and agencies to consider competitive local suppliers. Get stepbystep information on how to find, apply for and start a job, and where the government can help. Mandatory evaluation criteria for industrial relations management. C107 telephone 32251422 facsimile 32295943 date may 2007 arrangements for salary packaging from 1 july 2007 uncontrolled when printed page 1 of 5 title arrangements for salary packaging from 1 july 2007 date may 2007 circular no. The victorian public sector commission formerly the state services authority was established on 1 april 2014 through an amendment to the public administration act 2004. The standards guide the development of employment processes. The nsw government regularly issues guidance and directions to support government sector performance collectively termed administrative requirements. It indicates what vipp roles and opportunities are. It fulfils this responsibility through developing cross sector policies, sharing information via circulars, overseeing the negotiation of public sector industrial agreements, and updating awards. On 1 january 2010, queenslands industrial relations for the private sector moved from a. Detailed guide on the mandatory ir management criteria word 75.
As public bodies, school councils must also adhere to the victorian governments public sector industrial relations policies which outline the. Industrial relations is now part of the department of treasury and finance dtf. Subject to more regulation than a privately owned company, a public enterprise has greater access to financing. This includes requests for assistance to resolve a dispute with an employer. The employee relations policy not only requires strict compliance with the law, but it guides our actions even if the law is more lenient or where there is no applicable law at all.
The commission is headed by a single commissioner and has an range of legislated functions to achieve its objectives. The department, as a public sector employer, must have employment processes that are consistent with the public sector employment principles and any mandatory standards issued by the victorian public sector commission vpsc. Industrial relations in the public sector victorias unique. We are the people in 1800 different departments, agencies and organisations across victoria who deliver services to the public. Victorian public sector commission research data australia. We have the industrial relations minister and attorneygeneral building castles in the air with his. This is because they have multiple parts that are not all within vpscs control. The audit will assess whether selected agencies are effectively facilitating access to. The whole of victorian government intellectual property policy intent and principles ip policy is the states framework for the ownership and management of its intellectual property ip, and for its use of ip belonging to other parties. The long service leave act 1955 the act provides fulltime, parttime and casual workers or any combination of these throughout the period of service in nsw to 2 months 8. Industrial relations society of victoria irsv home page.