In late March, the PSA was advised by concerned members that Aboriginal Client Service Officers (ACSOs) were being allocated case management hours as if they were Community Corrections Officers. The PSA immediately wrote to Assistant Commissioner Crawford noting that the ACSO Role Description did not include case management and that allocating hours undermined the important work ACSOs are supposed to be doing. These roles stem…
Approximately 244 of our members have received letters alleging misconduct for failing to return to work after being directed to do so by the IRC and Commissioner. The PSA/POVB is meeting and developing a strategy to respond on the behalf of all of our affected members. Due to the large number of affected officers, we have sought and obtained a further two-week extension, meaning our…
All PSA members working in the South West Sydney District are directed to ban the use of the NEW home visit template and prompt sheet until further notice. Members are to return to using the previous version. This ban has been brought on by members’ extreme frustration at the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), South West Sydney District’s arbitrary introduction of the new template…
Dear member, We understand that the Coroner passed down her report into the Edwards matter on Wednesday. This can be a traumatic time for all staff and the PSA is here to support all of our members. Please utilise your rights and conditions, including seeing your doctor and taking leave if appropriate. If you need assistance or have any questions please contact the PSA Member…
Further to our bulletin dated Monday, 29 March 2021. The PSA has been contacted by members who have received disciplinary letters who had participated in the Industrial Action. We again ask any members if you receive one of those letters, please forward them on to Industrial Officers David McCauley - and David Bartle - Contact details Nicole Jess Chairperson 0427 609 199…
