opportunities, to develop the right jobs and skills to support Victoria’s courts. In 2016-17 the division created a new platform to inform the development of the workforce framework and its methodology. one of the Business Intelligence Workforce Dashboard was developed to incorporate workforce metrics, including full-time equivalent and headcount, composition, employee movement, leave and workforce demographics. Launched in November 2016, the workforce dashboard allows Court CEOs and HR practitioners across CSV to better monitor and understand their staff to meet current and future needs. Phase two will implement additional workforce metrics, including workforce costs, recruitment, occupational health and safety, learning and development, and talent management and succession planning. Additionally, a new Performance and Learning Management System (PALMS) was implemented in early 2017. The system supports ongoing performance and development discussions between managers and staff. The learning management component of PALMS provides access to a range of internal, external and online programs and resources to support capability development aligned to the CSV Capability Framework. Information from PALMS will also be used to inform the development of the workforce framework. The Financial Analysis, Planning and Reporting division works collaboratively with the jurisdictions to ensure a consistent and coordinated financial services capability. The division is led by the Chief Finance Officer, Lisa Wills. Finance Parliament provides a separate appropriation for the delivery of services and facilities to the courts, tribunals and the College. To meet this requirement, the finance unit builds strong financial management capacity, systems, and processes to manage and report activities to the Courts Council and the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF). The unit also provides appropriation management and reporting, production of financial statements and statutory reporting taxation, banking, general ledger management and accounts receivable. Key achievements for the unit include the below. Maintained productive relationships with the jurisdictions and DTF to support the work of the courts and tribunals. In consultation with the courts and tribunals, developed finance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with new Standing Directions of the Minister for Finance. Strengthened internal financial reporting for the Courts Council, the Finance Portfolio Committee and the Audit and Risk Portfolio Committee. Produced the CSV Annual Financial Statement as required in legislation and in accordance with best practice. Established an independent IT infrastructure for the CSV budget system, enhancing standardised reporting and financial transparency.
opportunities, to develop the right jobs and skills to support Victoria’s courts. In 2016-17 the division created a new platform to inform the development of the workforce framework and its methodology. one of the Business Intelligence Workforce Dashboard was developed to incorporate workforce metrics, including full-time equivalent and headcount, composition, employee movement, leave and workforce demographics. Launched in November 2016, the workforce dashboard allows Court CEOs and HR practitioners across CSV to better monitor and understand their staff to meet current and future needs. Phase two will implement additional workforce metrics, including workforce costs, recruitment, occupational health and safety, learning and development, and talent management and succession planning. Additionally, a new Performance and Learning Management System (PALMS) was implemented in early 2017. The system supports ongoing performance and development discussions between managers and staff. The learning management component of PALMS provides access to a range of internal, external and online programs and resources to support capability development aligned to the CSV Capability Framework. Information from PALMS will also be used to inform the development of the workforce framework. The Financial Analysis, Planning and Reporting division works collaboratively with the jurisdictions to ensure a consistent and coordinated financial services capability. The division is led by the Chief Finance Officer, Lisa Wills. Finance Parliament provides a separate appropriation for the delivery of services and facilities to the courts, tribunals and the College. To meet this requirement, the finance unit builds strong financial management capacity, systems, and processes to manage and report activities to the Courts Council and the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF). The unit also provides appropriation management and reporting, production of financial statements and statutory reporting taxation, banking, general ledger management and accounts receivable. Key achievements for the unit include the below. Maintained productive relationships with the jurisdictions and DTF to support the work of the courts and tribunals. In consultation with the courts and tribunals, developed finance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with new Standing Directions of the Minister for Finance. Strengthened internal financial reporting for the Courts Council, the Finance Portfolio Committee and the Audit and Risk Portfolio Committee. Produced the CSV Annual Financial Statement as required in legislation and in accordance with best practice. Established an independent IT infrastructure for the CSV budget system, enhancing standardised reporting and financial transparency.
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