Made to improve the relations of the Commonwealth Public Service with the public, this film focuses attention on three important factors in giving service: the need for suitable office facilities in the form of counters, reception desks and entrances to government offices; The desirability of selecting counter staff and receptionists who have an aptitude for their work, expressed in the right approach to the public over the counter; the importance of systematic training for counter staff and receptionists in the fundamental and details of their jobs. Camera - Frank Bagnall. PLEASE NOTE: THIS FILM IS AVAILABLE FOR SCREENINGS TO COMMONWEALTH AND STATE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS ONLY. THE PERMISSION OF THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD IS NECESSARY FOR ALL OTHER SCREENINGS OF THIS TITLE.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006841
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Public relations
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Customer service
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Management
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Management - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Public relations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Civil service
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)