DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES ANNUAL REPORT TO THE ...

AgENCy PERFORMANCE � CORPORATE SERvICES
Human Resource Management
Throughout 2010/11, the Human Resources Branch
has focused operational resources on facilitating
the delivery of human resources/payroll services in
collaboration with the Department of Treasury and
Finance Shared Services.
Annual Staffing Level
The annual staffing level for the year was 419
employees as at 30 June 2011.
table 23. Department of Fisheries staffing levels for
2010/11
September 10 December 10 March 11 June 11
Actual FTE 385 382 398 419
The staffing levels outlined above are a
snapshot of the number of full time equivalent (FTE)
staff paid on the last pay day in each quarter of
2010/11.
The number of FTEs has fluctuated throughout
the year as a result of variations to the number of
externally-funded positions, receipt of additional
funding for new projects and as a result of positions
being vacant and/or incumbents on unpaid leave
during various reporting periods.
Finance and Administration
The Finance and Administration Branch worked
hard during 2010/11 to ensure ongoing strategic
financial management was provided to meet the
requirements of the Department of Fisheries, the
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Department of Treasury and the Office of the Auditor
General. This involved a major review and cleansing
of financial data within the shared services
environment.
The Department’s finance and administration
function was strengthened during the year with
the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer.
In previous years, this statutory position has been
held by the Director of Corporate Services.
Consistent with State Government policy,
the Department finished the year ahead of its
financial targets for the implementation of corporate
purchasing cards. This initiative continues to add
efficiencies and savings in the procurement and
payments processes for both the Department and
for suppliers.
Information Management
The Information Management Branch is responsible
for the management and delivery of information
services to meet internal Department requirements.
The branch is made up of three separate areas:
• Corporate Information – responsible for the
management of corporate documents and
other information, including compliance with
the Department’s statutory obligations under
the State Records Act 2000 and Freedom of
Information Act 1992.
• Information Systems Operations – responsible
for the management of IT infrastructure