Keypoints

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