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Most and least improved questions

Questions that had the highest and lowest changes in the % positive score compared to the previous Census.

Published 6 October 2026

Most improved questions

Questions

% positive

Difference from 2025

My agency recognises and supports the notion that failure is a part of innovation

57%

+3

Barrier to you performing at your best: Resistance to experimentation with new ideas [Reverse scored: % Positive score represents those who responded this is not at all a barrier or is to a very little extent]

62%

+3

My agency inspires me to come up with new or better ways of doing things

64%

+2

My SES manager routinely promotes the use of data and evidence to deliver outcomes

72%

+2

My job gives me opportunities to utilise my skills

83%

+2

 

Least improved questions

Questions

% positive

Difference from 2025

I am fairly remunerated (e.g. salary, superannuation) for the work that I do

63%

−3

I am satisfied with my non-monetary employment conditions (e.g. leave, flexible work arrangements, other benefits)

88%

−2

Staff are consulted about change at work

53%

−1

Barrier to you performing at your best: The technology within my agency [Reverse scored: % Positive score represents those who responded this is not at all a barrier or is to a very little extent]

34%

−1

My agency does a good job of communicating what it can offer me in terms of health and wellbeing

74%

−1

 

 


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