When you think of ‘Government’, the first thing that comes to mind might be politicians debating during question time or addressing the media during a news conference. While parliamentarians might be the most visible side of Government, ‘Government’ in fact involves thousands of people working behind the scenes in various departments, agencies and other organisations. Together, they all form what is collectively known as ‘Government’ and work to make a positive contribution to our State and community.
In NSW, the public sector includes eight clusters and many agencies and organisations working together to develop policy and deliver important services such as health, education, housing, transport and infrastructure across NSW.
The eight clusters are: