Queensland Numbered Acts

PUBLIC SECTOR ACT 2022 - SECT 39

39 Public sector principles

(1) In recognition that public sector entities are established for a public or State purpose, and of the trust the people of Queensland place in public sector entities, a public sector entity should be guided by the principles mentioned in subsections (2) and (3) (the
"public sector principles" ).

(2) The management of the public sector should be guided by the following principles—

(a) achieving a spirit of service to the community;

(b) ensuring accountability, integrity and support of the public interest;

(c) ensuring independence, transparency and impartiality in giving advice and making decisions;

(d) achieving responsiveness, innovation and creativity;

(e) promoting collaboration between public sector entities and other entities in providing services to the community;

(f) achieving continuous organisational improvement.

(3) The employment of public sector employees should be guided by the following principles—

(a) ensuring employment on a permanent basis is the default basis of employment, other than for non-industrial instrument employees;

(b) supporting equity, diversity, respect and inclusion at work;

(c) ensuring the taking of measures aimed at implementing and promoting pay equity;

(d) ensuring effectiveness and efficiency while maintaining a focus on the future;

(e) ensuring fairness and impartiality in making decisions;

(f) remunerating employees at rates appropriate to their responsibilities;

(g) promoting equitable and flexible working environments.