Queensland Numbered Acts

PUBLIC SECTOR ACT 2022 - SECT 217

217 Functions and responsibilities of commissioner

(1) The main function of the commissioner is to ensure the effective and efficient administration and operation of the commission and the performance of its functions.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the commissioner has the following functions—

(a) to provide stewardship of the public sector’s workforce;

(b) to make directives;

(c) to support the council to perform its functions under this Act;

(d) to approve the initial appointment of senior executives;

(e) to support the development of senior executives and senior officers;

(f) to conduct public sector reviews;

(g) to establish and implement goals and objectives in accordance with government policies and priorities;

(h) to manage the commission in a way that promotes the effective, efficient and appropriate management of public resources while ensuring appropriate accountability for ethical standards and effective management and leadership of human resources;

(i) to manage the following matters for staff members of the commission—

(i) the total number;

(ii) types of positions;

(iii) roles associated with positions;

(iv) classification levels;

(v) designation of roles;

(j) to mange workforce and human resources planning and practices;

(k) to adopt management practices that are responsive to government policies and priorities;

(l) to pro-actively manage the work performance and personal conduct of staff members of the commission;

(m) to implement policies and practices about access and equity to ensure maximum access by members of the community to government programs and to appropriate avenues for review;

(n) to perform functions under chapter 2 relating to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion;

(o) to perform other functions as directed by the Minister.

(3) The commissioner also has the functions given to the commissioner under this Act or another Act.