Queensland’s Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) has been ranked highest in workplace satisfaction among public servants in the state. 

When measured against 10 key indicators in the annual questionnaire, DPC employees stood out, demonstrating remarkable contentment and enthusiasm in their roles.

Among the standout findings, an impressive 82 per cent of DPC employees enthusiastically endorsed their workplace as an exceptional environment, describing it as a “great place to work”. 

Staff also expressed a strong sense of accomplishment in their jobs, an emotional reward that resonates deeply. 

This group exhibited high energy levels, with a majority indicating that their work was not emotionally taxing or exhausting, standing in stark contrast to other public servants.

However, not all aspects were as glowing. 

While they shone in multiple categories, DPC staff showed reluctance towards the prospect of working extended hours to meet performance targets. 

Surprisingly, only one in three expressed a desire to remain in their current position for the next three years.

For DPC, which deals with government's high-level strategic aspects, this achievement of high employee satisfaction appears to be reflected in their operational success. 

Notably, the department's engagement played a role in the Queensland government's ranking as Australia's fourth most attractive employer in 2023.

While the DPC houses a relatively modest 475 full-time-equivalent employees, it has managed to foster an environment where pride in work and service to the people of Queensland are deeply ingrained. 

This achievement is all the more impressive when compared to larger agencies, like Education and Health, in the Queensland public sector, which employs more than 5 per cent of the state's population.