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Strategic Plan: 2011-2015

Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
February 2011

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Strategic Plan 2011-2015

The Strategic Plan outlines the department's mission, outcome structure, strategic priorities and key areas of focus for 2011-15. The plan provides a framework for the department's business activities to implement the Australian Government's renewed policies to protect the environment and promote a sustainable way of life.

The department has a clear mission - To advance a sustainable Australia: our environment, water, heritage and communities.

Our primary responsibilities are captured in five outcomes, as well as an overarching corporate outcome.

Outcome Outcome Statement
Outcome 1
Biodiversity and Ecosystems
The conservation and protection of Australia’s terrestrial and marine biodiversity and ecosystems through supporting research, developing information, supporting natural resource management, and establishing and managing Commonwealth protected areas
Outcome 2
Sustainable Population and Communities
Improved sustainability of Australia’s population, communities and environment through coordination and development of sustainable population and communities policies; supporting affordable housing; and the reduction and regulation of waste, pollutants and hazardous substances
Outcome 3
Antarctica
Advancement of Australia’s strategic, scientific, environmental and economic interests in the Antarctic by protecting, administering and researching the region
Outcome 4
Sustainable Water
Adaptation to climate change, wise water use, secure water supplies and improved health of rivers, waterways and freshwater ecosystems by supporting research, and reforming the management and use of water resources
Outcome 5
Environment Protection and Heritage Conservation
Increased protection, awareness and appreciation of Australia’s environment and heritage through regulating matters of national environmental significance and the identification, conservation and celebration of natural, indigenous and historic places of national and World Heritage significance
Corporate Outcome: Organisational effectiveness Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our department

Nine Key Principles guide the way the department approaches its work:

Living the APS Values

A positive working environment

Accepting personal responsibility

A proactive attitude in all we do

Delivering to high standards

Rigorous and balanced policy advice

Flexibility to changing priorities

Openness to new ideas and approaches

A commitment to learning

The Strategic Plan 2011–2015 is a living document and will be reviewed annually to assess the department's progress against the priorities.

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