Following amendments to the Government Sector Employment Act (2013), the Public Service Commission was merged with the Premier's Department from 1 July 2024. This website is now managed and maintained by the Premier's Department.
Racism is unlawful and is not acceptable in the NSW public sector under any circumstances.
We all have a role to play in eradicating racism in our workplaces and ensuring a safe and healthy working environment. Everyone should have the resources and confidence to report instances of racism if they witness it and support colleagues who might experience it.
All employees have a responsibility to act lawfully, behave ethically and treat others with respect. Government sector employees are required to uphold the government sector core values outlined in the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 (GSE Act ) and the Code of Ethics and Conduct for NSW government sector employees (Code).
NSW Secretaries Board Anti-Racism Leadership Statement
On 21 March 2024, the NSW Secretaries Board came together and committed to take a stand against racism in public sector workplaces, calling on everyone to work towards an anti-racist public sector.
Anti-Racism guide
This guide empowers agencies to prioritise anti-racism and provides a useful summary of important legal requirements across the sector. It helps deepen employee understanding of racism, the impacts on racially marginalised groups and provides practical guidance on how to combat it.
Our Aboriginal Employment Strategy 2019-2025 provides NSW public sector agencies with the best practice, connections, information, and resources to drive Aboriginal employment outcomes and priorities.
Learn more about our work to support CALD employees through increasing cultural diversity in the NSW government sector senior executive cohort.