Our Department
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Our Department The Department works closely with the public sector, the community, local government, the Australian Government The Department of Premier and and other state and territory governments. The Department Cabinet (DPAC) is a central agency also provides administrative support to the Tasmanian Community Fund which is separately accountable and reports of the Tasmanian Government. directly to Parliament. The Department provides a broad range of services to Cabinet, other members of Parliament, Government agencies and the community. 6 Department of Premier and Cabinet Annual Report 2017–18 OUR VISION • reforms at a local, state and national level in areas such as renewable energy, family violence, National Disability Leading by example in a respected and valued State Service. Insurance, Council of Australian Governments (COAG), local government, National Sports Plan and National OUR PURPOSE Institute Network reform; Improving the lives of Tasmanians by leading and supporting • development and support of a vibrant and inclusive the State Service to deliver the Government’s priorities. community, sport and recreation sector and leading Tasmania’s high performance athletes; OUR ROLE • climate change programs that reduce emissions or We work in partnership with the communities we serve and respond to the impacts of a changing climate; and the agencies we lead to: • a seamless experience across all channels and a customer- • provide public policy services; centric approach to service design and delivery through • deliver Government information and services; Service Tasmania and TMD. • manage intergovernmental relations; We worked on the following priorities for the Government • lead and coordinate whole-of-government initiatives; and the Tasmanian community: • support the machinery of Government; 1. Access to government services for the • administer statutory responsibilities; Tasmanian Aboriginal community • deliver programs to improve the wellbeing of Support the Government in fostering a greater understanding Tasmanians; and between Tasmanian Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, • support the Tasmanian State Service. including through the acknowledgement of Aboriginal history and culture. Increase the participation of Tasmanian Aboriginal people in the Tasmanian State Service. OUR VALUES 2. State Service workforce Excellence We strive for excellence at all times. Improve the Tasmanian State Service Employment Framework to reflect the changing nature of our work, increase capability, and build a safe, diverse and inclusive Customer focus workforce. Our customers are at the centre of what we do and how we do it. 3. Family violence prevention Working together Coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive, whole- We support and respect one another and work of-government action plan to combat family violence. with others to achieve results. 4. Emergency resilience and recovery Being professional Build community resilience to natural disasters and other We act with integrity and are accountable and emergencies. Prepare for and lead coordinated State transparent. Government recovery efforts following emergencies. Work with other jurisdictions on a coordinated approach to OUR WORK PRIORITIES counter-terrorism. In the final year of our three-year strategic plan, we worked 5. Local government governance with the Government and agencies to deliver the following Promote good governance across the local government priorities during 2017-18: sector. Increase the use of data in performance management, • programs to support job creation and economic growth; and support local councils to investigate reform opportunities that will improve service delivery. • improved services and outcomes for the Tasmanian community, with a focus on implementation and 6. ICT investment and cyber security protection evaluation; Lead a strategic, whole-of-government approach that drives future investment and addresses cyber security and other emerging ICT risks. Department of Premier and Cabinet Annual Report 2017–18 7 OUR ORGANISATIONAL PRIORITIES GOVERNANCE We recognise that to achieve our vision, effectively undertake The Department our role, and deliver our work priorities, we require systems, processes and employee engagement that are organisationally The Department is led by the Agency Executive Committee efficient and effective, and that meet the needs of both which provides advice to the Secretary. Its focus is on internal and external stakeholders. strategic matters and monitoring financial and organisational performance, risk and compliance standards. The Secretary 1. Building stronger relationships chairs the Committee which meets weekly. Consciously build collaborative relationships within and outside DPAC to deliver better results. The DPAC Leaders Group is chaired by the Secretary and meets quarterly or as required throughout the year. Areas 2. Valuing our people of discussion for this Group include key agency matters, Recruit, support and develop people with the right skills budget, organisational development and emerging issues for to meet our current and future needs. Government. The Secretary, together with other Agency 3. Focusing on results Executive Committee members and division heads are Organise DPAC around the results to be delivered. members of this Group. 4. Integrating policy and services The Divisional structure of the Department is aligned to the Improve service delivery and policy development by outputs and services provided and the responsibilities of the connecting the two formally and informally. Portfolio Ministers. 5. Simplifying systems and processes The relationship between the Ministers, Outputs and Simplify our systems and processes, and improve services. Divisions is shown in the organisational chart on page 9 and in the Output Structure table on page 10. The Department holds monies in a trustee capacity on behalf of the Tasmanian Community Fund. 8 Department of Premier and Cabinet Annual Report 2017–18 Department of Premier and Cabinet Organisation chart as at 30 June 2018 Secretary Jenny Gale Head of State Service Deputy Secretary Deputy Secretary, Policy Ruth McArdle David Nicholson State Service Local Government Tasmanian Climate Director, Corporate and Parliamentary Counsel Division Culture Kim Enkelaar Frank Ogle Robyn Webb Alex Tay Sophie Muller Renee Anderson TTC Policy Division Human Resources Department Premier of and Cabinet Lynn Jarvis Glenn Lewis Mellissa Gray Executive Council Tracey Mulcahy Scott Kerr Financial Management TMD Intergov. Relations Andrew Rayner Services David Briggs David Strong Communities, Sport and Communications and Recreation Emergency Management Protocol Unit Simon Roberts Kate Kent Mandy Denby Premier Sport and Recreation Information and Service Tasmania (incl. TIS) Technology Services Noelene Kelly Kevin O’Flaherty Minister for Women Properties and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Procurement Tony Prenter Annual Report 2017–18 Women Minister for Sport and Recreation Couriers Minister for Science and Technology Safe Homes, Safe Families Portfolio Services Unit Sally Shepherd Minister for Local Government Communities Minister for Environment Silverdome (Ops & Assets) Scott Woodham Veterans Minister for Veterans' Affairs Ministerial Support Unit Minister for Disability Services and Community Development Lauren Parr Ministerial Transport Service 9 MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND OUTPUT GROUP STRUCTURE As at 30 June 2018 the Ministerial and Output Group structure was as follows: Output Group/Output Responsible Minister Responsible Department Division 1. Support for executive decision-making 1.1 Strategic policy and advice Will Hodgman MP Policy Division Premier 1.2 Climate change Elise Archer MP Tasmanian Climate Change Office Minister for Environment 1.3 Safe Homes, Safe Families: Tasmania’s Family Will Hodgman MP Communities, Sport and Recreation Violence Action Plan Premier 2. Government processes and services 2.1 Management of Executive Government processes Will Hodgman MP Office of the Secretary Premier 2.2 Principal and subordinate legislation Will Hodgman MP Office of Parliamentary Counsel Premier 2.3 Tasmanian Government courier Will Hodgman MP Corporate and Culture Division Premier 2.4 Corporate support to Ministerial and Will Hodgman MP Corporate and Culture Division Parliamentary offices and Office of the Governor Premier 3. Electronic services for Government agencies and the community 3.1 Information, technology and digital services Michael Ferguson MP Office of eGovernment strategy and policy development Minister for Science and Technology 3.2 Management and ongoing development of Will Hodgman MP Service Tasmania Unit Service Tasmania Premier 3.3 Delivery of IT services Michael Ferguson MP TMD Minister for Science and Technology 4. State Service management 4.1 State Service employment and management Will Hodgman MP State Service Management Office Premier 5. Security and emergency management 5.1 Security and emergency management Will Hodgman MP Office of Security and Emergency Premier Management 6. Communities, sport and recreation 6.1 Community development – policy advice and Jacquie Petrusma MP Communities, Sport and Recreation ongoing community development Minister for Disability Services and Community Development 6.2 Aboriginal Affairs Jacquie Petrusma MP Office of Aboriginal Affairs Minister for Aboriginal Affairs 6.3 Veterans’ Affairs Guy Barnett MP Communities, Sport and Recreation Minister for Veterans’ Affairs 6.4 Sport and recreation Jacquie Petrusma MP Communities, Sport and Recreation Minister for Sport and Recreation 6.5 Women’s Policy Jacquie Petrusma MP Communities, Sport and Recreation Minister for Women 7. Local government 7.1 Local government Peter Gutwein MP Local Government Division Minister for Local Government The Department also supports the Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, the Hon Rene Hidding MP. 10 Department of Premier and Cabinet Annual Report 2017–18.