VTSS 2026 is part of the WA Government Fiscal Strategy for the public sector announced in the 2026-27 State Budget on 7 May 2026.
It is anticipated that further details will be available in late May 2026.
VTSS 2026 overview
- Non-frontline staff are eligible. Staff in outward facing roles that provide ongoing services and support directly to the public are not eligible to apply.
- Applications are accepted from 1 July 2026 with staff to exit the public sector by early December.
- It is voluntary so staff cannot be directed to participate.
- Staff are invited by their agency to apply.
- All staff potentially affected are to be informed and consulted by their agency and encouraged to seek financial, superannuation and taxation advice if they choose to consider applying.
- Unions are being consulted.
- A calculator is to be available to staff to estimate the compensation they receive if they decide to apply.
- Staff will be informed by their agency once decisions are made about how VTSS 2026 is being applied in their agency.
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