Why an even better public sector?

Even better is an ongoing ambition

Even better acknowledges that while Queensland’s public sector does great work and is continually innovating, there is always room for improvement.

Even better recognises that we are always undergoing transformation as a sector—pivoting to respond to new information, changing priorities and emerging needs.

Even better puts the pursuit of better services and better outcomes for Queenslanders at the forefront of any investment in our ways of working, our workforce, and our workplaces.

Even better means seeing disruption and change as opportunities.

Public sectors around the world are grappling with how to best support their governments and their communities in a time of rapid social and technological change and increasingly linked, long-term challenges.

Building trust in public services is a global focus. Queensland is no different.

As a sector, we are called on by government to provide evidence-based and balanced advice that supports good decision-making.

Our community expects excellent service, genuine engagement and to have their needs considered when we make decisions or give advice on matters that affect them.

Our work can be hard at times. We need to consistently invest in ensuring that our people have the skills, resources and systems they need to give their best, continue to do great work, and make important contributions to the lives of Queenslanders.

This strategy has six goals across three areas—our work, our workforce and our workplace.

The six goals will help to drive impact by focusing on the key things we know are critical to delivering better services and outcomes for Queenslanders

  1. real collaboration and coordination across public sector organisations
  2. fit-for-purpose community engagement and communication
  3. skilled people working where they are needed most
  4. purpose-driven sector leadership
  5. inclusive workplaces that support flexible, productive and purposeful work
  6. tools and frameworks for making ethical decisions.
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Our sector

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The challenges

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Why an even better public sector

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Focus area 1 – Work

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Focus area 2 – Workforce

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Focus area 3 – Workplace

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How will we make progress?

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Accountability for progress

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How was the strategy developed?

Focus areas