Department of Finance

🌟 Celebrating Achievement and Professional Growth! 🌟 We are thrilled to congratulate Meg Harvey from our Customer Experience and Strategy team and Clare McLaine from Major Projects on successfully completing the 2023 intake of the Public Sector Management Program (PSMP)! 🎓👏 This rigorous postgraduate course, delivered by QUT (Queensland University of Technology) on behalf of the Australian Public Sector, empowers public sector professionals to sharpen their leadership skills and collaborate across teams to drive impactful policy. Earning their Graduate Certificate in Business is a testament to Meg and Clare’s commitment to professional development. Cheers on embodying our values of #growth and showing us all what hard work and determination can achieve. Please join us in celebrating this inspiring milestone! 🎉 #achievementunlocked #bestplacetowork #valuesmindset

TW: Family and Domestic Violence It doesn’t have to be physical to be family and domestic violence. The WA Government has launched a campaign to raise awareness that coercive control is family and domestic violence. Check out the resources to learn more about coercive control, including how to identify behaviours 👉 https://lnkd.in/gGb-QHpE If you or someone you know is experiencing family and domestic violence, help is available. You are not alone. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g6VHA7i5

As the weather heats up, it's crucial to stay prepared for the potential risks of bushfires. 🌞🔥 For anyone living in bushfire-prone areas, your safety is our priority. Let’s all take the time to stay informed, stay safe, and support each other as we face the season ahead. And head to 👉https://lnkd.in/gisgstJv up your bushfire plan. Check out the 15 Minutes to Burn campaign by our colleagues Department of Fire and Emergency Services 📺👇 #15minutestoburn #FireSafety #fireplanning

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024 is in full swing! 🛡️ Is your online safety up to scratch? Now’s the perfect time to level up your security game and keep yourself—and WA—cyber safe! 👾💻 🔐 Our Cyber Security team suggests two easy moves to protect yourself: 🚪 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Add an extra layer of protection by requiring more than just a password to log in. It’s like locking your door AND setting up a security system!  🔑 Passphrases > Passwords: Pick four or more random words and you’ve got a passphrase that’s stronger, longer, and way harder to crack!  Cyber criminals can break weak passwords in a heartbeat, so let’s outsmart them together. 💡 Stay aware, stay safe, because cyber security is everyone’s business! 🙌 For more tips, visit the Australian Signals Directorate’s site 👉 https://lnkd.in/g-THswin #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #StaySafeWA #PassphrasePower

📣 New WA Bid Contribution Policy for Major Projects 🏠   Western Australia has a record pipeline of major infrastructure projects in the pipeline. Finance has been collaborating with the MBA and tier one and two contractors to explore initiatives aimed at increasing market capacity and competition in WA. 🏨 The Minister for Finance announced today the new Bid Contribution Policy for Non-Residential Major Projects. The policy provides a clear, consistent and transparent approach to providing financial contributions of up to $750,000 towards the bid costs incurred by businesses tendering on eligible construction works valued over $100 million. 💸 This includes contributions on critical projects including hospitals, correctional facilities and cultural buildings. ⛪ Value for money and timely delivery is a priority, that’s why we #collaborated with industry to implement best practice. We created this policy to encourage more businesses to make WA their State of choice. By encouraging wider participation, we’re building a stronger, more diverse market that benefits everyone. For more information read the announcement 👉 https://lnkd.in/gk3WQZ_P #build #buy #deliver #constructionWA #majorprojects

🎉 Achievement Unlocked! 🎉 Congratulations to Belinda Taggart from our Building and Contracts team for successfully completing the prestigious Company Directors Course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)! 🏆 After acing two exams and an assignment, Belinda has really demonstrated her dedication and commitment to professional growth. This globally recognised course equips directors with the essential skills and knowledge required for navigate leadership challenges. At Finance we love seeing our colleagues #grow and develop their leadership potential. Way to go, Belinda! 👏 #Bestplacetowork #LeadershipJourney #BoardroomReady #AICD #CompanyDirectorsCourse #FutureLeaders #Governance #DirectorSkills 📸 Michael McKelvie

🚨 Cyber Security is Everyone’s Business! 🚨 🛡️ October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and at Finance we are reminding all our colleagues and friends what it takes to make WA one of the safest places to connect online! 💪✨ Here are four super simple steps to boost your online security: 📱Multi-Factor Authentication: Because one password isn’t enough!   🖥Keep it Fresh: Update your devices and software regularly!   📝 Passphrase Power: Use strong and unique passwords that are hard to crack!   🎣 Spot the Phish: Recognize and report phishing attempts!  Want to dive deeper? Check out a short video with all the tips and tricks on the Australian Signals Directorate’s Cyber Security Awareness Month webpage 👉https://www.cyber.gov.au/ Let’s make WA a cyber-safe zone together! 💻💙 #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #StaySafeOnline #WASecure 

🌍✨ Happy World Values Day! ✨🌍 At Finance our values aren't just words—they’re how we work, connect, and grow every day. Today, we celebrate the guiding principles that make us the #BestPlaceToWork 💞 Empathy: We listen, understand, and support each other to create a truly caring workplace. 🤝 Collaboration: Together, we achieve more. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. 📢 Clarity: Transparency and clear communication help us build trust and drive success. 🌱 Growth: We’re always learning, always improving—because growth is key to innovation. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the values that shape our culture and inspire us to be better, every day! #WorldValuesDay #Empathy #Collaboration #Clarity #Growth #ValuesInAction

🚴♂️ Ride2Work Day 🚴♀️ Today is National #Ride2Work Day, and our team at Finance rolled in with style! 🌟 Whether you’re passionate about reducing your carbon footprint or just looking for a refreshing way to commute, cycling is a wheelie good option. Pedalling to work doesn’t just help the planet—it boosts your mental health and well-being too! Staying active keeps you happy, healthy, and ready to bring your A-game at the #bestplacetowork. 🙌 Need tips for your ride? Our friends at Department of Transport, Western Australia have awesome resources to make your journey planning easy 👉 https://lnkd.in/gT6CFxS2 #WABikeMonth #Ride2WorkDay #commute #cycling #bikes

🌍💻 International E-Waste Day is here! 💡♻️ Did you know that by responsibly disposing of your old electronic devices, you can help reduce e-waste and make a positive impact on our environment? According to the United Nations Institute for Training and Research 62 million tonnes of e-waste was generated in 2022. At Finance we offer the Waste Disposal and Recycling Services CUAWAS2016 common use arrangement which provides a recycling service for the disposal of end-of-life ICT equipment (e-waste) for State agencies. This helps dispose of goods ethically, equitably, efficiently and safely. Check out the Disposal Guideline for more information 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnMtZEgb And the CUA page 👉 https://lnkd.in/gvqPGqN6 Let's work together to protect our planet. 🌱 #NationalEwasteDay #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #ReduceReuseRecycle #BestPlaceToWork #InnovationForGood