Administrative Requirements

The NSW Government Operational Communications Strategy (the Strategy) positions government to optimise operational communications technology for our frontline emergency services and agency personnel.

To the next level - State of the NSW Public Sector Report 2015, my independent assessment of the sector’s performance in 2014-15, and the companion Workforce Profile Report 2015, have today been tabled.

The Premier has announced the winners of the Premier’s Awards for 2015.

The Christmas closedown encourages all areas of the government sector not involved in the delivery of front line services to shut down over the Christmas/New Year period.

This circular refers to the allowances payable to senior officials when travelling in Australia and overseas (see attachment).

Cabinet approval of high-level appointments Cabinet approves Ministerial appointments, and reappointments to: NSW Government boards and committees classified as Group A, Group B, and at levels 3 and above in Groups C, D and E in the Public Service Commission’s Classification and Remuneration Framework for NSW Government Boards and Committees (Classification and Remuneration Framework) Category 1 Reserve Trusts Acting positions in the above categories of 12 months or longer A position to be appointed by the Governor Any NSW Government board or committee position not in the above categories that is remunerated at greater than $10,000 per annum, and Any other appointment to a NSW Government board or committee which the Premier or Minister considers warrants Cabinet consideration, with the Premier’s approval.

Following its acquisition of Medibank Workplace Health from Medibank Health Solutions (MHS), Sonic HealthPlus (SHP) will take over the contract to provide medical services to the NSW government from 2 October 2015 until 6 June 2016.

All agencies must disclose in their annual reports prescribed information on disability inclusion action plans, workforce diversity, multicultural policies and services program and work health and safety.

This Direction deals with procurement of goods and services, including construction, by or for a government agency within the meaning of the Public Works and Procurement Act 1912 (as amended).