Senate debates Questions on Notice
Defence: Staffing (Question No. 802)
David Johnston WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 5 July 2011:
In regard to staffing in the Finance area: (a) what is the current level of staff; and (b) how many of these staff are employed at the following levels: (i) below E-1, (ii) at E-1 and E-2, (iii) at SES 1, (iv) at SES 2, and (v) at SES 3.
Chris Evans WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate
The Minister for Defence has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:
(a) In answering this question, the 'Finance area' has been identified as Chief Finance Officer Group. As at 15 July 2011, the current level of staff is 157.
(b) Staff in the group are employed at the following levels:
(i) Below Executive Level 1: 73
(ii) At Executive Level 1 and 2: 70
(iii) At Senior Executive Service Band 1: 4
(iv) At Senior Executive Service Band 2: 1
(v) At Senior Executive Service Band 3: 1