Recruitment Services

In reply to the Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN (Lee) (18 November 2020). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): I have been advised the following:

For chief executive recruitment using recruitment services in which the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment was involved, the following costs were incurred:

The recruitment process for the Chief Executive of the Department for Trade and Investment cost $29,700 including GST, with an additional $3458.20 including GST spent on travel expenses for candidates.

The recruitment process for the Chief Executive of the Department of Human Services cost $26,400 including GST, with an additional $14,733.14 including GST spent on a national print and online advertising campaign

The recruitment process for the Chief Executive of the Department for Innovation and Skills cost $29,700 including GST, with an additional $22,550 including GST spent on a national print and online advertising campaign

The recruitment process for the Chief Executive of the Primary Industries and Regions SA cost $19,900 including GST, with an additional $28,389.95 including GST spent on a national print and online advertising campaign.

Additionally, I am advised the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment supported the recruitment of the new Chief Officer for the South Australian Country Fire Service. This recruitment process cost $33,825.14 including GST, with an additional $14,506.05 including GST spent on a national print and international online advertising campaign.