DCJ Enterprise Governance Framework

The DCJ Enterprise Governance Framework (PDF, 573.6 KB) sets out the principles, values, management and oversight, governance structure and components to establish good governance within DCJ.

The Enterprise Governance Framework Summary (PDF, 597.2 KB) provides a summary of the Governance Lighthouse principles, high-level framework principles and governance outcomes.

Governance Principles

The Framework outlines six principles of public sector governance: Leadership, Accountability, Transparency and Openness, Integrity, Efficiency and Reliability.

These principles are based on the Audit Office of NSW Governance Lighthouse model and align to the DCJ Values. It demonstrates stewardship through:

• Leadership – we strive to achieve good governance through committed leadership
• Accountability – we are responsible for our decisions and having appropriate mechanisms in place to ensure the agency complies with all applicable standards
• Transparency and openness – we have clear procedures, roles and responsibilities for decision-making and exercising power
• Integrity – we act impartially, ethically and in the public interest
• Reliability – we do what we say we will do, deliver results and manage stakeholder expectations
• Efficiency – we ensure the best use of resources to achieve the goals of the organisation.

The framework outlines functions, processes and systems in place within which DCJ undertakes its compliance and governance responsibilities.

Holistically, the framework underpins how we work collaboratively to make informed decisions that are responsive, effective and efficient, equitable, transparent and inclusive to support service delivery across the portfolio to achieve strategic outcomes.

Governance Outcomes

DCJ’s governance principles provide the foundation and guidance for the department to achieve and maintain good governance, and realise the following benefits: Effective performance, Ethical behaviour and Responsible stewardship.