Administrative Requirements
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Issued:
https://arp.nsw.gov.au/c1997-35-implementation-job-evaluation-outcomes
The purpose of this Circular is to advise Chief Executives of Public Service Departments on options available in considering the implementation of the outcomes of job evaluation where the work has not changed and yet is evaluated at a higher level.
Premier
Issued:
https://arp.nsw.gov.au/m1997-03-employer-sponsored-childcare
As part of the NSW Government's commitment to the development of a responsive, flexible public sector, the policy and guidelines on Employer Sponsored Child Care have been revised.
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Issued:
https://arp.nsw.gov.au/p1996-35-payment-shift-penalties-disciplinary-matters
The purpose of this Circular is to advise of new arrangements for the payment of shift penalties and allowances to officers or temporary employees who were transferred to other duties while a disciplinary inquiry was held, but were found not to be guilty.
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Issued:
https://arp.nsw.gov.au/p1995-09-corporate-credit-cards-ministerial-use
The use of corporate credit cards by Government Ministers and their staff is perceived by the Premier as inappropriate for his administration.
Premier
Issued:
https://arp.nsw.gov.au/m1994-35-suspension-public-employees-duty
This memorandum amends the previous guidelines on suspension of public employees from duty and supersedes Memorandum 1994-21.
NSW Procurement Board
Issued:
https://arp.nsw.gov.au/pbd-2025-02-engagement-of-professional-services-suppliers
This Direction deals with procurement of services by or for a government agency within the meaning of the Public Works and Procurement Act 1912 (as amended).
Public Service Commissioner
Issued:
https://arp.nsw.gov.au/opscc-2025-01-naidoc-week-2025
NAIDOC Week is an annual event which is typically held in the first week of July.
Treasury
Issued:
https://arp.nsw.gov.au/tpg25-02-mandates-of-options-and-major-policy-decisions-under-australian-accounting-standards
The main changes to the mandates are the following: Update the list of Standards issued but not yet effective and confirm that Accounting Standards generally cannot be early adopted.
Treasury
Issued:
https://arp.nsw.gov.au/tpg25-03-financial-reporting-code-for-nsw-general-government-sector-agencies
The Code is not mandatory in its entirety and NSW GGS entities can tailor the model to their individual circumstances.
NSW Procurement Board
Issued:
https://arp.nsw.gov.au/pbd-2025-01-approved-procurement-arrangements-for-the-ict-services-scheme
This Direction applies to the procurement of ICT related goods and services by a government agency within the meaning of the Public Works and Procurement Act 1912.