The Public Sector Act 2009 sets out what is expected of the South Australian public sector and its employees. It establishes the foundation for a service-focused, responsive, collaborative and ethical public sector.

The Act also supports employees' rights to a fair and just workplace that:

• recognises achievement
• supports performance and development
• provides opportunities for learning and career growth.

Together with the Public Sector Regulations 2025, the Public Sector Act 2009 helps maintain a high-performing public sector that delivers services aligned with community needs and government priorities.

What the Act covers

The Act addresses a wide range of matters, including (but not limited to):

• principles that guide the operation of the South Australian public sector
• whole-of-government objectives
• streamlined arrangements for the movement of employees across the public sector
• requirements for performance management and development systems
• processes for reviewing employment decisions
• the powers and responsibilities of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment.