Skilling SA Public Sector Project

In the 2021-22 financial year, four individuals participated in the Skilling SA Public Sector Project program, including the upskilling of existing public sector employees.

Aboriginal Traineeship Program

In the 2021-22 financial year, DPC had an allocation of two trainees to commence by December 2022. DPC is in the process of identifying appropriate placements across the Department, which can be made ongoing pending successful completion of the contract of training and satisfactory performance in the role.

Cyber Security Traineeships for SA Government

In the 2021-22 financial year, three individuals participated in the Cyber Security Traineeship program, hosted by DPC and employed by a Group Training Organisation. DPC also led the whole of government cyber security traineeship program placing eighteen trainees across state government agencies and managing a community of practice to ensure they are provided with learning and networking opportunities.

DPC Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employment Pool Program

As at 30 June 2022, 257 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates were registered on the DPC Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employment Pools. The employment pools are available to applicants for non-executive vacancies across all classifications.

During 2021-22, three candidates from the Pool were engaged in roles within the department.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander – career development -rotational policy officer role

During 2021-22, a dedicated initiative was implemented to support the department’s ongoing commitment to provide every Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employee with continuous development opportunities.

This initiative involved the selection of an existing aboriginal employee to undertake a 12-month rotational placement to gain experience in policy roles, an area traditionally under-represented by Aboriginal and/or Torres Islander peoples.

Aboriginal Career Pathways Program

Established a career pathways program for Aboriginal employees that enabled tailored development and mobility.