7State Service Principles

7 State Service Principles

(1)  The State Service Principles are as follows:

(a) the State Service is apolitical, performing its functions in an impartial, ethical and professional manner;

(b) the State Service is a public service in which employment decisions are based on merit;

(c) the State Service provides a workplace that is free from discrimination and recognises and utilises the diversity of the community it serves;

(d) the State Service is accountable for its actions and performance, within the framework of Ministerial responsibility, to the Government, the Parliament and the community;

(e) the State Service is responsive to the Government in providing honest, comprehensive, accurate and timely advice and in implementing the Government's policies and programs;

(f) the State Service delivers services fairly and impartially to the community;

(g) the State Service develops leadership of the highest quality;

(h) the State Service establishes workplace practices that encourage communication, consultation, cooperation and input from employees on matters that affect their work and workplace;

(i) the State Service provides a fair, flexible, safe and rewarding workplace;

(j) [Section 7 Subsection (1) amended by No. 19 of 2011, s. 5, Applied:17 Aug 2011] the State Service plans for and promotes effective performance management in which Heads of Agencies, officers and employees are accountable for the performance of their functions and exercise of their powers;

(ja) [Section 7 Subsection (1) amended by No. 19 of 2011, s. 5, Applied:17 Aug 2011] there is an expectation that officers and employees –

(i) will perform to the standard and requirements identified in the performance management plan relating to the officer or employee; and

(ii) will be responsive to Government priorities; and