Government sector workforce data

Find out about the performance, challenges and priorities of the Western Australian government sector workforce.
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With some 166,000 employees across 119 agencies, the public sector is Western Australia's largest employer.

Our work ensures up to date, quality information and data about the public sector workforce is available to continually improve the services we offer Western Australians, and workplace support we provide our people.

2023 WA Public Sector Census

Helping to make the state’s largest workforce stronger and able to meet the challenges now and into the future.
State of the WA Government Sector Workforce

About our workforce data

Information about how we collect, analyse and publish WA public sector workforce data
State of the WA Government Sector Workforce

The structure of the Western Australian government sector

Includes the Key Entities of the Western Australian Government

Published reports

The State of the Western Australian Government Sector Workforce reports, statistical bulletins and workforce reports are available at Public Sector Commission reports. 

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