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(b) 2009-10 to date (as at 31 March 2010)

• Time Management: $8,023; and

• Training for the bicycle fleet: $800.

(6) The Department uses the Department of Treasury Salary and Admin On-Cost Model (October 2008) to determine salary on-cost estimates for each generic classification based on an average salary cost of each classification, and a standard figure for administrative on-costs.

The salary on-costs include estimates for superannuation; employer productivity superannuation contribution; long service leave provision; annual leave loading; workers’ compensation premium, and other issues as necessary on a case-by-case basis. The salary on-cost total is 16.41% of the average salary.

The administrative on-cost model is based on average estimates for IT and communications related costs; accommodation; insurance; training; fleet; other administrative items including OH&S expenses, office machines and equipments, stationery and postage; and a corporate component covering payroll and human resources costs per FTE across Government. The total standard figure for administrative on-costs (in the October 2008 Guideline) was $15,790.

The Salary and Administration On-Cost Model is updated annually to assist with budget preparation.

(7) The marginal oncost of an additional worker is dependant on the level/classification of the employee.

(8) All Departmental staff are recruited against job specific criteria. All selection processes for Departmental positions are merit based and the best people are appointed to the positions.

(9) The Department (including the Office of the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment) currently employs 108 staff. The break down of classification is as follows:

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