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NT Public Sector Employees Invited to Share Their Workplace Experiences

Strategic Insights

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The 2025 People Matter Survey has opened today, providing NT Public Sector employees with the opportunity to have their say about their workplace experience. Minister for Public Service Jo Hersey is encouraging workers to participate, emphasizing the survey's importance in driving workplace improvement and enhancing service delivery across the NT Government. The confidential survey, which will close on Friday, 5 September 2025, will measure various aspects of staff satisfaction and provide insights for better service delivery for Territorians. The results will be used to identify areas for improvement, track progress over time, and ultimately create safer, healthier, and more supportive workplaces across the NT Public Sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025 People Matter Survey is open to all NT Public Sector employees, with 29 NTPS organisations participating, including government-owned corporations and independent entities.
  • The survey is held biennially and measures staff satisfaction in aspects such as engagement, job satisfaction, leadership, and communication.
  • The confidential survey aims to support better service delivery for Territorians and highlights strengths, identifies areas for improvement, and tracks progress over time.
  • The results will be used to create safer, healthier, and more supportive workplaces across the NT Public Sector and will be published in a whole-of-sector benchmark report, agency reports, and a whole-of-sector response plan later this year.
  • Minister Jo Hersey emphasized the importance of the survey in driving real change in public agencies and listening to staff feedback to deliver better services and outcomes for Territorians.
  • This is the first survey for the new agencies following the Machinery of Governance changes, providing an opportunity to assess what is being done right and what needs improvement.

Statistics:

  • The survey will close on Friday, 5 September 2025.
  • 29 NTPS organisations are participating in the survey, including government-owned corporations and independent entities.
  • The survey is held biennially, with a focus on improving NT Public Sector workplaces and service delivery.

Sources:

  • Minister for Public Service Jo Hersey
  • The 2025 People Matter Survey
  • Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment

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