As at 30 June 2009, there were eight Government employees with personal classifications. These are not additional positions but personal classifications to recognise the particular skills and responsibilities of individual staff members. The personal classifications were located in the following offices:
| Office Holder | Number |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | 1 |
| Deputy Prime Minister | 1 |
| Minister for Defence | 2 |
| Minister for Trade | 1 |
| Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government | 1 |
| Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research | 1 |
| Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government | 1 |
The personal classifications were at the following levels:
| Classification | Number |
|---|---|
| Senior Adviser Cabinet 1 | 3 |
| Adviser | 2 |
| Assistant Adviser | 1 |
| Executive Assistant / Office Manager | 2 |