PSCC2013- 02 Public Sector Reform – Executive Interim Arrangements

• Interim arrangements are to operate pending implementation of the new executive structure and arrangement in the NSW public sector.
• The following is a summary of the interim arrangements:

Creation and filling of SES, Senior Officer (SO) and ‘in scope’ equivalent positions

• No new permanent SO or ‘in scope’ equivalent positions are to be created. Where there is a pressing need to create a permanent SO or equivalent position, consideration will be given to determining the new position as SES.
• The creation of a new SES position should be offset, where possible, by the deletion of an existing SES position.
• Agencies can create an additional SES position, without an offset, where the position is immediately essential to deliver a priority of Government.
• Existing vacant SO or equivalent ‘in scope’ positions are to be filled on a temporary basis only, for a period of up to two years. An officer who is either affected under the ‘Agency Change Management Guidelines’ or excess under Premier’s Memorandum 2011-11, and fulfills the requirements for appointment to such a position, can be permanently appointed.

Advertising of SES, SO and ‘in scope’ equivalent positions

• All job advertisements for SES, SO and equivalent ‘in scope’ positions subject to the new executive arrangements should indicate that they will be affected by new structural and employment arrangements expected to be introduced over the next three years.
• In the case of SO and equivalent ‘in scope’ vacancies, the advertisement should indicate that they are to be filled on a temporary basis only – up to a maximum of two years.
• The following words should appear in all advertisements for affected ‘in scope’ positions.

Note: This position will be subject to the new executive structure and employment arrangements for the NSW public sector. These reforms are expected to be introduced over the next three years. Details of the proposed reforms can be found at the following link: Public Sector Reform

• Any variation from this standard wording requires prior approval by the Public Service Commission. Department of Premier and Cabinet Circular 2010-18 remains current but is amended by this Circular.