Who should I contact about...

While you should always contact your agency’s human resources area in the first instance with any questions or concerns you may have, there are various government agencies and independent statutory bodies you can approach for expert information on specific matters.

We encourage you to report bullying and harassment in the workplace through Gov SAfety or your agency’s human resources contact, who are best placed to provide personalised advice and assistance. You can also write to OCPSE about your experience using the complaints and feedback form below. SafeWorkSA can also provide guidance and advice about managing and reporting workplace hazards including bullying, harassment, and other psychological hazards.

The Office for Public Integrity is responsible for handling complaints about public administration from members of the public, and reports about corruption, misconduct and maladministration, in public administration from public officers and authorities. This includes complaints and reports about the conduct of SA Police Officers. Complaints and reports received by OPI may be referred to other agencies, public authorities or public officers as needed, such as Ombudsman SA, the Independent Commission Against Corruption, or the Judicial Conduct Commissioner.

If you have experienced discrimination in the workplace we encourage you to approach your agency’s human resources contact, who are best placed to provide personalised advice and assistance. You can also write to OCPSE about your experience using the complaints and feedback form below. The Equal Opportunity Commission can also provide advice and assist people to resolve discrimination, sexual harassment or victimisation complaints.

Disagreements about employment matters such as leave, transfers, and performance management are best discussed with your agency’s human resources team or your higher management in the first instance. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to apply for a review of the matter. You may also consider consulting your union or employee association for advice or representation if you are a member.

The South Australian Employment Tribunal is responsible for reviewing industrial disputes within South Australia. You can find out more information about industrial disputes here.

Payroll issues can be addressed by contacting your agency’s human resources team or Shared Services SA Payroll.

The South Australian Employment Tribunal is responsible for reviewing and resolving a range of employment disputes within the South Australian public sector, including hearing and determining applications for unfair dismissal.

If you believe that you have not been paid correctly, or have not received all of your entitlements, your agency’s human resources team or Shared Services SA will be best placed to assist you in the in the first instance. You can also consult SafeWorkSA for further information and advice about lodging a claim if the matter could not be resolved.

Your agency’s work health and safety team will be best placed to assist you in the first instance. You can also consult SafeWorkSA for further information and advice about managing and reporting workplace hazards.

Your agency’s work health and safety or injury management team(s) will be best placed to assist you in the first instance. You can also consult Return to Work SA for further information and advice about work related injury claims or insurance.

Learn more about providing feedback or a complaint here.