About Department of Premier and Cabinet
The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC) is the central agency of the Tasmanian State Government. The Department provides a broad range of services to Cabinet, other members of Parliament, Government agencies and the community.
The Department works closely with the public sector, the community, local government, the Australian Government and other state and territory governments. The Department also provides administrative support to the Tasmanian Community Fund which is separately accountable and reports directly to Parliament.
The core roles of DPAC are:
- whole of government policy advice to the Premier and Cabinet
- whole of government coordination
- intergovernmental relations
- Machinery of Government
- statutory employer role (State Service Act)
- statutory role (Local Government Act).
Values
DPAC is a value-based organisation demonstrated by aligning our purpose, behaviour and work practices with values of the department. Our values are:
- Excellence – In DPAC, we strive for excellence at all times.
- Customer focus – In DPAC our customers are at the centre of what we do and how we do it.
- Working together – In DPAC we support and respect one another and work with others to achieve results.
- Professional - In DPAC we act with integrity and are accountable and transparent.
Benefits of working with the Agency
DPAC is an innovative, dynamic and progressive agency that provides a diverse, flexible and rewarding working environment.
DPAC offers many challenging and rewarding opportunities to many different people; from someone who is starting work as a trainee or a graduate, to someone who wants a career change or to return to work. DPAC rewards performance with competitive salary structures that ensure real career prospects and development.
DPAC is the central agency of the Tasmanian State Service. It offers numerous unique opportunities to gain a broad understanding of the Tasmanian Government and the wider community. The Department's role in providing advice to the Premier and members of Cabinet gives employees the opportunity to be included in the strategic and salient issues impacting on Tasmania across the economic, social and environmental spheres.
Working for DPAC gives people the chance to play a key role in the future advancement of this island state. DPAC offers a diverse range of project work, policy development, working parties, taskforces and multi-disciplinary teams to assist in the development of highly transferable skills and career experiences.
In addition, DPAC offers a range of programs and activities to help employees to stay healthy and achieve a better work and home life balance; from flexible working arrangements and family friendly incentives through to health and wellbeing activities run throughout the agency