Senior Executive Service

The New South Wales Chief and Senior Executive Service (SES) was established in 1989 as part of the Government's program of public sector reform. The SES comprises public service Department Heads, Senior Executives of public service departments, Heads of Public Authorities and senior executives and some senior positions in the Education Teaching Service.

Employment within the SES is governed by the Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002

The objectives of the SES are to:

• develop the culture of the public sector as a rigorous performance-based and outcome-focussed workforce
• increase the performance and productivity of the public sector
• increase opportunities for lateral recruitment and mobility
• enhance management skills.

Reference

• Personnel Handbook
• Remuneration - SOORT determination
• Premier's Department Circulars and Memoranda
• Public Sector Employment and Management (General) Regulation 1996

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