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Job satisfaction and career intentions 2023
How employees feel about their work, workload, learning and development and careers intentions.
Key facts
Positive views of Victorian public sector employees:
60% of respondents feel their organisation supports them to learn and grow in their careers
84% of respondents feel they understand their role, how their role fits in the organisation and if they’re fulfilling their capacity in their role
88% of respondents feel their work contributions are worthwhile and important
66% of respondents feel satisfied with their job, work-life balance and career development
57% of respondents feel they have an appropriate workload and have enough time to do their job
45% of respondents plan to continue working at their current organisation for 5 years or more.
Learning and development
Good learning and career development can build capability and engagement in organisations. It can also support employee retention and succession planning.
The results combine agree and strongly agree answers to these statements:
My organisation places a high priority on the learning and development of staff
I am developing and learning in my role
I am satisfied with the way my learning and development needs have been addressed in the last 12 months
I am satisfied with the opportunities to progress in my organisation.
Job enrichment
Job enrichment measures if an employee’s work expectations are being met. It’s an important driver of employee engagement and workplace wellbeing.
The results combine agree and strongly agree answers to these statements:
I have the authority to do my job effectively
I clearly understand what I am expected to do in this job
I can use my skills and knowledge in my job
I understand how my job helps my organisation achieve its goals
I have a say in how I do my work.
Meaningful work
Meaningful work supports employee engagement, satisfaction and wellbeing.
Employees who feel their work is meaningful can help achieve individual, team and organisational outcomes.
The results combine agree and strongly agree answers to these statements:
I get a sense of accomplishment from my work
I achieve something important through my work
I can make a worthwhile contribution at work.
Workload
Workload and time pressure influence work-related stress the most.
The results combine agree and strongly agree answers to these statements:
The workload I have is appropriate for the job that I do
I have enough time to do my job effectively.
Career intentions
An intention to stay in the organisation or the public sector may indicate satisfaction and engagement.
Satisfaction
High satisfaction may lead to improved engagement, wellbeing, performance and lower absences and turnover.
The results combine agree and strongly agree answers to these questions:
How satisfied are you with the work/life balance in your current job?
How satisfied are you with your career development within your current organisation?
