A1a In relation to your current job, please indicate your level of satisfaction with: The job overall
A1b In relation to your current job, please indicate your level of satisfaction with: Your agency as an employer
A2a My job allows me to utilise my skills, knowledge and abilities
A2b I am motivated to do the best possible work that I can
A2c Employees in my agency feel they are valued for their contribution
A2d I am proud to work in the Western Australian public sector
A2e I would recommend the Western Australian public sector as a good place to work
B1a In your work area, communication between senior managers and other employees is effective
B1b Your input is adequately sought and considered about decisions that directly affect you
B1c Good information management practices are promoted and supported in your work area
B2a Your immediate supervisor: Keeps you informed of what is going on
B2b Your immediate supervisor: Makes use of appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with you
B2c Your immediate supervisor: Is effective in managing people
B2d Your immediate supervisor: Appropriately deals with employees that perform poorly
B3a Recruitment and promotion decisions in this agency are fair
B3b Generally speaking, the recruitment and selection processes in your workplace are unbiased and candidates are selected on the basis of merit
B3c Positions are generally advertised within a reasonable time of becoming vacant
B3d Decisions to second or transfer employees to equivalent or higher levels are made fairly
B3e Favouritism does not play a part in the selection process for relieving or acting opportunities
B4a Training and development opportunities in your work area are available to all employees
B4b You receive appropriate training or have access to information that enables you to meet your record keeping responsibilities
B4c Performance development is fairly and consistently applied in your workplace
B5a Are you aware that Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management exist for: Employment (incorporates recruitment, secondment, transfer and acting)?
B5b Are you aware that Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management exist for: Grievance resolution?
B5c Are you aware that Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management exist for: Performance management?
B5d Are you aware that Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management exist for: Redeployment, termination, and discipline?
B6 Have you been provided with information on your agency's internal grievance resolution procedures?
B7 Do you understand what courses of action are available to you if you believe your agency has breached a Human Resource Management Standard?
B8a1 Please indicate if your agency has clearly documented policies for: Employment (includes recruitment, secondment, transfer and acting)
B8a2 Please indicate if you have confidence in these procedures: Employment (includes recruitment, secondment, transfer and acting)
B8b1 Please indicate if your agency has clearly documented policies for: Induction, training and professional development
B8b2 Please indicate if you have confidence in these procedures: Induction, training and professional development)
B8c1 Please indicate if your agency has clearly documented policies for: Supervision and performance management
B8c2 Please indicate if you have confidence in these procedures: Supervision and performance management
B8d1 Please indicate if your agency has clearly documented policies for: Ensuring employee occupational health and safety
B8d2 Please indicate if you have confidence in these procedures: Ensuring employee occupational health and safety
B8e1 Please indicate if your agency has clearly documented policies for: Conduct and discipline processes
B8e2 Please indicate if you have confidence in these procedures: Conduct and discipline processes
B8f1 Please indicate if your agency has clearly documented policies for: Classification and classification review processes)
B8f2 Please indicate if you have confidence in these procedures: Classification and classification review processes
B8g1 Please indicate if your agency has clearly documented policies for: Grievance resolution processes
B8g2 Please indicate if you have confidence in these procedures: Grievance resolution processes
B8h1 Please indicate if your agency has clearly documented policies for: Redeployment processes
B8h2 Please indicate if you have confidence in these procedures: Redeployment processes
B9a Do you believe any decision made within your agency in the past 12 months did not comply with a Public Sector Standard in Human Resource Management? Yes, and I raised it with my agency -
B9b Do you believe any decision made within your agency in the past 12 months did not comply with a Public Sector Standard in Human Resource Management? Yes, and I lodged a breach of standard claim -
B9c Do you believe any decision made within your agency in the past 12 months did not comply with a Public Sector Standard in Human Resource Management? Yes, and I took no action -
B9d Do you believe any decision made within your agency in the past 12 months did not comply with a Public Sector Standard in Human Resource Management? No -
B10a If you commenced employment within your agency in the past 12 months, did you participate in an induction program? Yes, participated in one with my agency -
B10b If you commenced employment within your agency in the past 12 months, did you participate in an induction program? Yes, participated in the Public Sector Induction Program -
B10c If you commenced employment within your agency in the past 12 months, did you participate in an induction program? No -
B10d If you commenced employment within your agency in the past 12 months, did you participate in an induction program? Does not apply -
B11 If you have been employed in your agency for more than 12 months, have you participated in one or more documented performance management meetings with your supervisor in the past 12 months? (CEOs do not need to respond to this question)
B12 How often do you meet with your immediate supervisor informally in a setting that allows for discussion about performance and development matters? (CEOs do not need to respond to this question)
C1a Confidential information in your workplace is only disclosed to appropriate people
C1b Decisions about purchasing are not influenced by favouritism, gifts or incentives
C1c Your agency actively encourages ethical behaviour by all of its employees
C1d Senior managers in your agency lead by example in ethical behaviour
C1e Your immediate supervisor demonstrates honesty and integrity
C1f Your agency promotes management practices and processes that create and sustain a culture of integrity
C1g Your agency is committed to managing conflicts of interest and communicates relevant information to staff
C2a You are treated with respect by your immediate supervisor
C2b You are treated with respect by other employees in your agency
C2c Your co-workers demonstrate honesty and integrity in the workplace
C2d Employees in your workplace behave ethically, professionally and fairly when making decisions that affect your agency's clients and customers
C2e Employees in your workplace are committed to providing excellent customer service and make a positive difference to the community
C2f People who report unethical behaviour in your workplace are protected from victimisation and harassment
C3a1 Please indicate if your agency has clearly documented policies and procedures for the following: Managing conflicts of interest (e.g. conflict between public role and personal interest)
C3a2 Please indicate if you have confidence in these procedures: Managing conflicts of interest (e.g. conflict between public role and personal interest)
C3b1 Please indicate if your agency has clearly documented policies and procedures for the following: Offer and acceptance of gifts
C3b2 Please indicate if you have confidence in these procedures: Offer and acceptance of gifts
C3c1 Please indicate if your agency has clearly documented policies and procedures for the following: Reporting unethical behaviour, workplace bullying and misconduct
C3c2 Please indicate if you have confidence in these procedures: Reporting unethical behaviour, workplace bullying and misconduct)
C4 Have you observed or witnessed unethical behaviour in your workplace in the past 12 months?
C4a1 If you have observed or witnessed unethical behaviour, which categories of conduct did it relate to and how often did it occur? Unauthorised disclosure of information
C4a2 If you have observed or witnessed unethical behaviour, which categories of conduct did it relate to and how often did it occur? Conflicts of interest (e.g. conflict between public role and personal interests)
C4a3 If you have observed or witnessed unethical behaviour, which categories of conduct did it relate to and how often did it occur? Inappropriate acceptance of gifts or benefits
C4a4 If you have observed or witnessed unethical behaviour, which categories did it relate to and how often did it occur? Fraudulent and corrupt behaviour (e.g. employees using their position to obtain an inappropriate benefit for themselves or others)
C4a5 If you have observed or witnessed unethical behaviour, which categories of conduct did it relate to and how often did it occur? Improper use of internet/email
C4a6 If you have observed or witnessed unethical behaviour, which categories of conduct did it relate to and how often did it occur? Personal behaviour (e.g. inappropriate language, misuse of drugs or alcohol, disrespectful treatment of co-workers)
C4a7 If you have observed or witnessed unethical behaviour, which categories of conduct did it relate to and how often did it occur? Inappropriate access of confidential information
C4a8 If you have observed or witnessed unethical behaviour, which categories of conduct did it relate to and how often did it occur? Workplace theft (e.g. stationery, computers)
C4a9 If you have observed or witnessed unethical behaviour, which categories of conduct did it relate to and how often did it occur? Use of public resources (e.g. improper use of vehicles, computers)
C4b If you have observed or witnessed an occurrence of unethical behaviour in your workplace, did you report it?
C5 During the past 12 months have you been subjected to repeated bullying in your workplace?
C5a1 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months, who was responsible for the bullying? Your immediate supervisor -
C5a2 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months, who was responsible for the bullying? Staff reporting to you -
C5a3 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months, who was responsible for the bullying? A co-worker in your agency -
C5a4 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months, who was responsible for the bullying? A group of co-workers in your agency -
C5a5 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months, who was responsible for the bullying? Senior managers in your agency -
C5a6 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months, who was responsible for the bullying? Other staff in your agency -
C5a7 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months, who was responsible for the bullying? Staff from other agencies -
C5a8 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months, who was responsible for the bullying? Ministers or ministerial advisers -
C5a9 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months, who was responsible for the bullying? Other people (i.e. contractors, customers, patients, students, or visitors) -
C5b1 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months which of the following describes the nature of the bullying? Verbally abusing, insulting or offending you including criticising you in the form of yelling or screaming
C5b2 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months which of the following describes the nature of the bullying? Spreading misinformation or malicious rumours -
C5b3 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months which of the following describes the nature of the bullying? Teasing or regularly making you the the brunt of practical jokes or pranks -
C5b4 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months which of the following describes the nature of the bullying? Frightening, humiliating, belittling or degrading you through physical behaviour (e.g. assault, aggressive body language)
C5b5 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months which of the following describes the nature of the bullying? Excluding or isolating you from others -
C5b6 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months which of the following describes the nature of the bullying? Assigning you tasks unrelated to your job or that are unreasonably below or beyond your skills level -
C5b7 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months which of the following describes the nature of the bullying? Setting timelines that are difficult to achieve or constantly changing deadlines -
C5b8 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months which of the following describes the nature of the bullying? Deliberately changing work rosters or leave arrangements to inconvenience you -
C5b9 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months which of the following describes the nature of the bullying? Deliberately withholding information, resources or consultation which is vital to your effective work performance
C5b10 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months which of the following describes the nature of the bullying? Inappropriately or unfairly managing your performance -
C5b11 If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months which of the following describes the nature of the bullying? Other -
C5c If you have been subjected to bullying in the past 12 months, did you report it?
C5d1 If not, why did you not report the bullying? I did not want to upset relationships in the workplace -
C5d2 If not, why did you not report the bullying? I did not have enough evidence -
C5d3 If not, why did you not report the bullying? It could affect my career -
C5d4 If not, why did you not report the bullying? I did not think any action would be taken -
C5d5 If not, why did you not report the bullying? The matter was resolved informally -
C5d6 If not, why did you not report the bullying? I did not think the bullying was serious enough -
C5d7 If not, why did you not report the bullying? I did not know how to report it -
C5d8 If not, why did you not report the bullying? Other -
C6 Are you familiar with the Public Sector Code of Ethics?
C7 Are you familiar with your agency's code of conduct?
D1 Are you aware of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 (the PID Act) and how to make a disclosure?
D2 Would you use the PID Act to make a disclosure of public interest information to a proper authority if you were aware of improper conduct in your workplace?
D3a If you were to make a public interest disclosure, how confident are you that: Your rights would be protected, in accordance with the PID Act
D3b If you were to make a public interest disclosure, how confident are you that: Your agency's Public Interest Disclosure Officer would ensure information is adequately investigated
D3c If you were to make a disclosure, how confident are you that: A proper authority outside your agency (e.g. Ombudsman, Corruption and Crime Commission, Auditor General, Public Sector Commission) would ensure information is adequately investigated
E1a Your workplace culture supports people to achieve a suitable work/life balance
E1b Taking up flexible work options and leave arrangements would limit your career in your agency
E1c Your agency's policies support the use of flexible work options and leave arrangements and provide relevant information to staff
E1d Your immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work options and leave arrangements and accommodates the needs of employees
E2a Your agency has supported you in feeling confident in working with people from different diversity groups
E2b Your agency is committed to creating a diverse workforce
E2c Staff making unwelcome comments, jokes or remarks based on a person's gender or diversity group status is acceptable behaviour in your workplace
E2d Staff making unwelcome sexual advances or other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature is acceptable behaviour in your workplace
E2e Unwelcome sexual advances or other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature from staff occurs in your workplace
E3 Your workplace culture is equally welcoming of people from all diversity groups
E3a1 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were not welcomed? People from culturally diverse backgrounds -
E3a2 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were not welcomed? People with disabilities -
E3a3 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were not welcomed? Indigenous Australians -
E3a4 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were not welcomed? Other -
E4 Your immediate supervisor treats employees from all diversity groups in the workplace with equal respect
E4a1 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were not treated with equal respect? People from culturally diverse backgrounds -
E4a2 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were not treated with equal respect? People with disabilities -
E4a3 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were not treated with equal respect? Indigenous Australians -
E4a4 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were not treated with equal respect? Other -
E5 Your co-workers treat employees from all diversity groups in the workplace with equal respect
E5a1 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were not treated with equal respect? People from culturally diverse backgrounds -
E5a2 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were not treated with equal respect? People with disabilities -
E5a3 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were not treated with equal respect? Indigenous Australians -
E5a4 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were not treated with equal respect? Other -
E6 Staff making unwelcome comments, jokes or remarks based on a person's gender or diversity group status does not occur in your workplace
E6a1 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were subjected to unwelcome remarks? Females -
E6a2 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were subjected to unwelcome remarks? Males -
E6a3 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were subjected to unwelcome remarks? People from culturally diverse backgrounds -
E6a4 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were subjected to unwelcome remarks? People with disabilities -
E6a5 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were subjected to unwelcome remarks? Indigenous Australians -
E6a6 If you disagreed, people from which of the following groups were subjected to unwelcome remarks? Other -
F1 What gender are you?
F3 Do you have a university degree?
F9 What is your current total annual gross salary before tax?
F11 How long have you worked in the public sector in total?
F13 Where is your primary work location?
F15 Do you have senior managerial responsibility?