Public Sector Commission

Government of Western Australia

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Our job is to develop a future fit public service for the people of Western Australia.

Last updated: 27 January 2026

News story

27 January 2026

Sharyn O’Neill has been awarded the prestigious Order of Australia for outstanding public service.

Public Sector Commissioner Sharyn O’Neill has been awarded the Order of Australia in the 2026 Australia Day Honours in recognition of outstanding public service.

Public Service Medal 2026 Recipients

News story

22 January 2026

Public sector staff receive 2026 Australia Day Honours

Congratulations to Western Australian recipients of the Public Service Medal as part of the 2026 Australia Day Honours.

Belinda photograph for the SES Development Series

News story

20 January 2026

Strengthening leadership at the top

The SES Development Series is strengthening leadership across the WA public sector.

What we do

Our role is described in legislation, including the Public Sector Management Act 1994, as strengthening the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector to meet existing and emerging needs; and deliver high quality services.

Building Leadership Impact

Building Leadership Impact

A comprehensive approach to strengthening the leadership behaviours of all public sector employees

Agency Capability Tile

Agency Capability Review Program

Driving excellence and continuous improvement in the public sector

Workforce diversity and inclusion

Resources and guidance for public sector agencies to build a diverse and inclusive workforce

State of the WA Government Sector Workforce

Commissioner's Instructions and compliance instruments

Policy and legislation, key instruments and frameworks in the WA public sector

State of the WA Government Sector Workforce

Conduct and integrity

Information, resources and advice to maintain and promote integrity, conduct and ethics in the WA government sector

State of the WA Government Sector Workforce

Public sector recruitment

Information on recruitment programs, and how to create dynamic and efficient recruitment processes

State of the WA Government Sector Workforce

Government sector workforce data

The performance, challenges and priorities of the WA government sector workforce

State of the WA Government Sector Workforce

Executive employment and development

Information for chief executive officers and the senior executive service in the WA public sector

State of the WA Government Sector Workforce

Boards and committees

Assisting WA government boards and committees to carry out their responsibilities

Publications

Future Enabled

Public Sector Commission Annual Report 2024–25

Leading with Impact: Strategic Plan 2023-26 for the Public Sector Commission

Leadership Commitment to a Healthy and Safe Workplace

Ministerial reporting

Corporate executive

Contact

General enquiries

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Email:

admin@psc.wa.gov.au

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Mailing address

Address:

Public Sector Commission

Locked Bag 3002, West Perth WA 6872

Office locations

Address:

Hale House

1 Parliament Place , West Perth WA 6005

Dumas House

2 Havelock Street, West Perth WA 6005

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