New departments take shape
The most sweeping and significant reform in the Queensland Public Service in almost two decades is on track with the Machinery of Government Central Transition Team reporting good progress with the establishment of the 13 new departments.
Public Service Commission Chief Executive Bruce Wilson (pictured) said the reforms were designed to provide:
- more responsive and improved services to the Queensland community including in regional areas
- more coordinated and cohesive policy responses by government at all organisational levels
- more efficient and effective use of resources
- enduring organisational structures and relationships with service delivery partners and citizens.
'While departments have been affected to differing degrees by the Machinery of Government (MoG) changes, all agencies are taking the opportunity to also transform their working practices, respond to the tighter financial situation, rationalise and consolidate departmental systems and to integrate their services to the community,' Mr Wilson said.
The MoG reforms are being driven by the Performance Leadership Group (PLG) which comprises Ken Smith(DG, Department of the Premier and Cabinet), Gerard Bradley (Under Treasurer) and Bruce Wilson.
In addition, Bruce chairs the MoG Central Transition Team, which comprises members from the PSC, DPC and Treasury and provides an oversight role for agencies as they undertake their implementation, helping them to manage the transition and providing advice and support.
Specialist HR, IT and Finance teams have also been formed to provide guidance while agencies work to usher in reforms.
Mr Wilson said the PSC is available to assist departments with advice and support on organisational and workforce performance matters in advancing this historic reform process.
Ken Smith will outline his vision for greater integration and effectiveness of service delivery at the EIDOS Institute (external link) breakfast on Friday June 12.
Related story: Better coordination and service delivery (Sectorwide April/May 2009)
Last reviewed: 17 July, 2009
Last updated: 22 July, 2009
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