Goal 6:

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we will continue to promote and support the employment of persons with disabilities in the Department.

Strengthen supports to our people as part of our analysis of the Department’s Gender Pay Gap.

Embed innovation into the work of the Department through stimulating ideas, supporting ‘design thinking’ and creating opportunities for teams to foster innovative approaches.

Implement our ICT strategy to deliver stable, secure and scalable digital and data solutions and user-friendly public services.

Implement our Communication Strategy 2022-2024 to support effective communication with our staff, stakeholders and the general public.

Ensure best value for money and alignment of Departmental expenditure with policy priorities, informed by data, evidence and robust evaluation.

Continue to demonstrate excellence in corporate governance to ensure transparency and value for money; through exercising appropriate oversight over the State Agencies and Offices that come within our remit, ensuring strong risk management, financial procedures and accounting and an independent internal audit function.

Ensure that our buildings and services are safe and accessible.

Streamline and enhance our accommodation in order to optimise space, future proof our buildings and deliver savings in energy usage.

Ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and visitors to the Department in compliance with statutory provisions, through the effective implementation of a Department Safety Statement and Safety Policy.

Support a whole-of-government approach to strategic emergency planning through membership of the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning.

Outcome

A Department with staff who are innovative, flexible, responsive and agile, ensuring high standards of public service and corporate governance, and optimised resources to deliver our Strategy, Mission and Goals.