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Working in government

The OPSC acts as employer for the Queensland Government. We establish policies, guidelines and procedures in support of the principles of public service employment.

These principles are:

basing selection decisions on merit
treating public service employees fairly and reasonably
providing equal employment opportunity
giving public service employees a reasonable avenue of redress against unfair or unreasonable administrative decisions
providing public service employees with safe and healthy working conditions
giving public service employees reasonable access to appropriate training and development
remunerating public service employees at rates appropriate to the responsibilities undertaken by public service employees, and
avoiding nepotism and patronage.

We also:

administer the Equal Opportunity in Public Employment Act 1992 and monitor and evaluate the implementation of employment equity across the sector
provide expert advice to government and agencies on ethical behaviour, including administering the Whistleblowers' Protection Act 1994
assess and register deployees
collect and maintain public service workforce information, including EEO information.

Last reviewed 26 February 2007