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.
Under VTSS 2026, public sector employees can be offered and accept a severance payment to support their voluntary departure from work. Where an employee accepts a severance payment, they are restricted from being re-employed in the public sector for a set period of time.
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.
- CEOs are considering how VTSS 2026 is to operate in their agency including determining who will be invited to apply.
- All staff potentially affected will 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.
- All questions about VTSS 2026 must be directed to the appropriate contact in your agency. Do not make enquiries using the feedback form on this web page.
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