The PSA is in discussions with the Department of Communities and Justice regarding flexible working, the Premier’s Circular and its Flexible Work Policy.

We are focused on advocating for all members, both collectively and on individual cases. The Department is broad, with many different and varying ways of working and operational requirements. Yet its expectation is that the Policy will cover you all.

While the Policy is still in development, there should be no changes to current flexible working practices. However, we encourage members to speak with their managers if they have individual arrangements or concerns. The PSA is available to support members in these discussions and assist with advocacy.

We are aware of some areas, in particular within Community Services, where local managers are attempting to make changes now, rather than waiting for the Policy. We have had multiple discussions at local, district and state levels to work to address the issues with some limited success.

If you have raised individual circumstances that are not being addressed, or if your district, Community Services Centre or team are attempting to make unreasonable changes to flexible working practices, please email your details to