The FaHCSIA People Strategy 2009-11 has been developed to link with the Department's Strategic Framework. It articulates an overarching vision and provides a strategic direction to guide and align people management efforts across the entire organisation including our network of offices across Australia.
The implementation of the People Strategy will enable us to attract people to the organisation and to develop, support and retain them. It will help position the Department as an employer of choice to meet future workforce demands, as well as provide a more integrated approach to leadership and people management.
People account for a significant component of the Department's operating budget. Therefore, a strategic approach to the management of people in FaHCSIA is critical. Our future success depends upon the skills, energy and commitment of our employees. Consequently, the Department must attract, develop and retain employees of the highest quality and provide a working environment that supports their needs and aspirations and will enable employees to maximise their contribution to the achievement of the Department's strategic purpose and objectives.
FaHCSIA employees face numerous and varied challenges in a complex and ever changing environment. Their commitment, dedication and achievements are appreciated by Ministers and by the Department. The Key Outcomes of the Strategy will be that FaHCSIA:
- is regarded as a great place to work; and
- has a strong performance culture.
The specific outcomes and the priorities of the Strategy aim to mitigate against the FaHCSIA strategic risk “Inability to properly support the health and well-being of staff or to attract and retain staff with the required skills, experience and capacity.”
Progress against the strategy will be regularly monitored by the People Committee, with one of the key priorities during the life of the Strategy being a performance evaluation, which will ensure we measure our success in building a strong and supportive workforce for the future.
Key Objectives: