Management environment
Managing our resources
Treasury’s strategic management framework reflects the Managing for Outcomes model of integrating planning, budgeting and performance management. This framework enables Treasury to provide quality, responsive and value-for-money services through the effective allocation of resources.
Planning
Strategic and business plans for each of Treasury’s outputs are produced annually and subjected to ongoing review. The plans are a key management tool for the organisation and detail strategic and business priorities, performance measures and capability priorities.
Budgeting
Treasury allocates resources to deliver corporate priorities during planning. The Resource Performance Committee oversees Treasury’s strategic and operational budget submission, which is considered as part of the State Budget process. A Ministerial Portfolio Statement is prepared to detail Treasury’s budget, performance and future objectives and is the principal source of information for the hearings of the Parliamentary Estimates Committee.
Performance
The financial and non-financial activities of Treasury are monitored by the Resource Performance Committee. Monthly reports are prepared for each output to detail progress against performance measures, budget and strategic plans. Quarterly performance reports are also prepared for the Government.
Managing our people
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‘The Employee Assistance Program offers
independent and confidential counselling services to employees and demonstrates
Treasury’s commitment to investing in its people.’ |
The Treasury management environment ensures staff have the right mix of skills and a clear understanding of roles, responsibilities and accountabilities.
Treasury focuses on effective people management through learning and development leadership initiatives, as well as performance planning, feedback and review processes.
The ongoing development of Treasury staff is supported through educational and development programs. These include targeted workshops and training, job rotation, study and research assistance, mentoring, graduate programs and international exchanges.
The Treasury intranet site provides a wealth of information, tools and resources to assist managers and staff to enhance their performance and address learning and development needs.
A Graduate Professional Development Program is offered to recent graduates recruited to Treasury. The program develops leadership and personal capabilities to complement graduates’ educational qualifications. The annual intake of graduates has grown significantly over the past 15 years.
Treasury’s Diversity Management Plan promotes a work environment in which all staff can reach their potential. The Plan progresses the objectives of the four equal employment opportunity target groups — people from a non-English-speaking background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and women.
A Disability Action Plan is also in place to ensure all staff and clients have access to services and that Treasury complies with the principles outlined in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
Other initiatives such as flexible working arrangements, telecommuting and provision of a carers’ room are provided to create equitable opportunities for Treasury staff.
The Treasury Code of Conduct promotes the core public sector values of respect for the law and system of government, respect for persons, integrity, diligence, economy and efficiency. Treasury staff attend training on the Code, equal employment opportunity principles, discrimination, harassment, bullying in the workplace and the operation of the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994. These policies and guidelines are readily available to Treasury officers on the intranet and from the Human Resources branch. Planning was undertaken in 2002–03 to review the Code in early 2003–04 to reflect changes in legislation, policies, guidelines and initiatives and to improve practical application.
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‘As a manager, it’s reassuring to know that I can encourage staff to seek assistance through the Employee Assistance Program should they experience personal or work-related problems.’ Natalie Barber, Transport and Industry branch |
Organisational change
Like many organisations, Treasury is subject to constant change. Strategic advice and support are provided to ensure changes position the organisation for the future and are effectively implemented.
Employee assistance
An Employee Assistance Program is offered to Treasury officers to assist with balancing the need to meet organisational outcomes as well as staff wellbeing. The program provides independent, confidential and voluntary counselling services. The program has organisational support at all levels and has been promoted across Treasury. Positive feedback has been received from staff and managers on the availability of the practical and solution-focused service.
Guidelines for the Protection of Whistleblowers and the investigation of public interest disclosures are available to all departmental officers. There have been no public interest disclosures in the reporting period.