Victoria Public Sector Workforce: 147,600 Employees (June 2022)

According to the Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC), the total public sector workforce in Victoria stood at 147,600 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees as of June 2022.

Composition

• Victorian Government Departments & Agencies: Core public service (approx. 50,000 FTE).
• Public Entities: Health services (hospitals, ambulance – largest segment), water corporations, TAFEs, cemetery trusts, etc.
• Local Government: 79 councils (approx. 45,000 FTE).
• Public Universities: Staff employed by state universities (Melbourne, Monash, RMIT, Deakin, La Trobe, Swinburne, Victoria, Federation) are included in the VPSC workforce data.

Trend

The workforce has grown steadily (~3–4% annually) driven by health/aged care demand, infrastructure project delivery (Level Crossing Removal, Suburban Rail Loop), and family violence reform implementation.