C2010-12 Nominations for the Public Service Medal
Issued: 7 May 2010 by Department of Premier and Cabinet
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Key information
- Status
- Archived
- Type
- Department of Premier and Cabinet Circular
- Identifier
- C2010-12
- Compliance
- Not mandatory
About
Keypoints
- Nominations currently sought: Nominations for the Public Service Medal (“the Medal”) that have been endorsed by heads of Super Departments are sought for announcement on Australia Day 2011.
- 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 regardless of grade or age.
- Nomination form: available from the Australian Honours website at www.itsanhonour.gov.au
- Nominations close: Friday 30 July 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 Departments, through the NSW Public Service Medal Committee which is administered by the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
As part of the Government’s commitment to excellence in public sector management, I encourage Director Generals and CEO’s 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 regardless of grade or age. 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 2011 Australia Day Honours. Nominations close on Friday 30 July 2010.
The Public Service Medal Nomination Form which includes award guidelines is available from the Australian Honours website www.itsanhonour.gov.au.
Brendan O’Reilly
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 Directors General and Chief Executive Officers
Further information
All enquiries regarding nominations, criteria and eligibility for the Public Service Medal are to be directed to Jennifer Dearn, Assistant Project Officer, Community Engagement and Events Division, Department of Premier and Cabinet on 9228 5206