Commissioner's spotlight

A quarterly thought leadership publication on contemporary issues for public servants.

NSW Public Service Commissioner speaking at a podium with NSW Government backdrop, wearing pink top and necklace

Commissioner’s Spotlight is a new quarterly thought leadership publication from the Office of the Public Service Commissioner that includes actionable insights and practical guidance for NSW public servants on contemporary issues in public administration.

Latest spotlight

Everyday actions for anti-racism - July 2026

This Spotlight forms part of the OPSC’s anti-racism program of work. It provides practical guidance to help NSW public servants build anti‑racist workplace cultures, supporting sector employees with tools to prevent and eliminate racism and strengthen their cultural capability. 

Commissioner's Spotlight on everyday actions for anti-racism 

Previous publications

Using psychometric assessments in recruitment - November 2025

In this second edition of Commissioner’s Spotlight, we help recruiters and hiring managers across the NSW Government sector understand the use of psychometric assessments in merit-based recruitment. 

Use of AI in recruitment - July 2025

The first edition of Commissioner’s Spotlight is aimed at helping recruiters and hiring managers in the NSW government sector understand their obligations if they choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) when undertaking recruitment.

Neurodivergence and neurodiversity - February 2026

Our latest edition focuses on neurodivergence and neurodiversity in the workplace, supporting employees including leaders and people managers across the NSW public sector to build awareness, foster inclusion and strengthen practices that enable neurodivergent employees to fully participate and thrive. 

Leading a multigenerational workforce - April 2026

This spotlight focuses on the growing age diversity of the NSW public sector and offers practical guidance to create inclusive, supportive work-places that embraces a multigenerational workforce. 

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