Detailed Outline
Keypoints
- Nominations currently sought: Nominations for the Public Service Medal that have been endorsed by heads of Super Departments are sought for announcement on Queens Birthday 2010.
- Eligibility: All Public Sector employees of the Commonwealth Government, State and Territory Governments and local governments are eligible for the Medal. The Medal is not confined to senior officers. It is available to any public sector employee.
- Nomination form: available from the Australian Honours website at www.itsanhonour.gov.au
- Nominations close: Friday 29 January 2010
The Public Service Medal is a prestigious medal within the Australian Honours System designed to recognise Public Sector Officers who have made a contribution to the community through the outstanding performance of their duties. The Medal is awarded by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Premier.
Nominations for the Medal are made to the Premier by heads of Super Departments, through the NSW Public Service Medal Committee which is administered by the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
As part of the Governments commitment to excellence in public sector management, I encourage heads of Super Departments to consider nominating officers who deserve appropriate recognition for their efforts. It should be noted that the Medal is awarded for meritorious service. Long service alone is not a sufficient basis for nomination.
All Public Sector employees of the Commonwealth Government, State and Territory governments and local governments are eligible for the Medal.
The Medal is not confined to senior officers. It is available to any public sector employee. It has been awarded in the past to administrative/clerical staff and employees involved in operational roles. In all of these instances, outstanding service has been the definitive criteria for the Medal.
Nominations are sought for announcement in the 2010 Queens Birthday Honours. Nominations close on Friday 29 January 2010.
The Public Service Medal Nomination Form which includes award guidelines is available from the Australian Honours website www.itsanhonour.gov.au.
John Lee
Director General
Which agencies does this Circular apply to?
All public sector agencies and State Owned Corporations.
Who needs to know about this Circular?
All heads of Super Departments.
Further information
All enquiries regarding nominations, criteria and eligibility for the Public Service Medal are to be directed to Jennifer Dearn, Project Assistant, Community Engagement and Events Division, Department of Premier and Cabinet on 9228 5206.
- Issued by
- Community Initiatives Unit, Community Engagement and Events Division
- Contact
- Jennifer Dearn 9228 5206 [email protected]
- Date
- 23 October 2009
- This Circular has superseded Circular 2009-19.
Overview
Compliance
- Not Mandatory
AR Details
- Date Issued
- Oct 23, 2009
- Review Date
- Jun 13, 2024
- Replaces
- Replaced By
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Contacts
- Contact
- Contact us
- Phone
- 02 9228 5555
- Publishing Entity
- Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Issuing Entity
- Department of Premier and Cabinet