SmartJobs Diversity Statement verses Qld public sector workforce profile
Dear Queensland Public Service Commission,
I am lead to believe from the Ombusmen you may be able to answer my question.
The Queensland public sector workforce profile, March 2022, p. 6 states that 'Women' take up 69.35% of the total public service workforce.
The SmartJobs recruitment website allows in the, "Other information - Diversity information, Do you belong to any of the following groups?" Section, to say 'yes' to being a woman ('Women').
This response is said to indicate that,
"Your responses to the questions below will support Queensland Government's continued commitment to developing strategies and programs to promote inclusive, diverse and accessible workplaces for everyone. Answers to these questions are confidential, non-identifiable and optional. The information provided will not be disclosed to other parties, including those involved in your application and recruitment process."
My question is, can I please know the background to the latest implemented 'strategy' that was developed (from these questions) that would promote women further in the public service? And especially given that 'women' take-up nearly 70% of the Sate Govt workforce. This 'strategy' information is not public.
I'd also appreciate any pubic service 'diversity' programs (ast stated above) that were run recently (2022) that have come from this collected data, and which also would promote women further past the 70% employment rate?
Lastly, I would genuinely appreciate a greater understanding of the term "...for everyone", written in the 'Other Information' statement?
Yours faithfully,
David Simmons
Dear Queensland Public Service Commission,
With respect I am waiting on a reply to my questions dated the 16 February 2023 - regarding SmartJobs recruitment website, 'Other information - Diversity information.
I understand by law, the authority should normally have responded promptly and by March 23, 2023. As this has not been the case, I would strongly recommend a prompt reply.
Yours faithfully,
David Simmons
Good Afternoon Mr Simmons
Thank you for your Right to Information enquiry.
Requesting documents from the Public Service Commission (renamed the
Public Sector Commission on 1 March 2023) requires a formal application
through the Right to Information/Information Privacy Act 2009 process.
You can apply using the online Right to Information and Information
Privacy Access Application form at:
[1]www.smartservice.qld.gov.au/services/information-requests/apply.action.
If you require a hard copy application form, please visit this link for
further information and to download the relevant form:
[2]https://www.smartservice.qld.gov.au/serv...
The Queensland Public Service remains committed to inclusion, respect,
equity and diversity. The new [3]Public Sector Act 2022, is an excellent
exemplar of that commitment.
The following strategies and policies are available on the internet at:
[4]Gender equity in the workplace | For government | Queensland
Government
[5]Workplace culture | For government | Queensland Government
[6]Workplace inclusion and diversity | For government | Queensland
Government
[7]LGBTIQ+ inclusive workplaces | For government | Queensland Government
[8]Disability inclusive workplaces | For government | Queensland
Government
[9]Flexible work | For government | Queensland Government
[10]Employee health, safety, and wellbeing | For government | Queensland
Government
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Level 28, 1 William Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
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Dear Queensland Public Service Commission,
Please pass this on to the person who conducts Freedom of Information reviews.
I am writing to request an internal review of Queensland Public Service Commission's handling of my FOI request 'SmartJobs Diversity Statement verses Qld public sector workforce profile'.
There has been no reasonable response to my FOI request, instead asking me to submit an FOI request. Therefore, should I assume that 'www.righttoknow.org.au' is now not a formal option for the public to submit FOIs?
In addition, no information was provided regarding the term "...for everyone" (see original request).
Lastly, I'd appreciate the actual specific document names that I have been asked to submit through a new FOI. These unknown documents to should directly answer my request questions.
A full history of my FOI request and all correspondence is available on the Internet at this address: https://www.righttoknow.org.au/request/s...
Yours faithfully,
David Simmons