Two vacancies have arisen on the PSA School Psychologists Vocational Advisory Group and we are calling for nominations to fill them. The PSA thanks the previous Delegates, Alicia Rowan and Ben Bramston for the time, effort, and knowledge they put into advocating for the School Psychologist PSA membership.

The two members that fill these Delegate positions will join Erin Kremer, the PSA Delegate for Sydney Metropolitan.

What is the role of the Delegate?

Delegates assist in protecting and advancing the interests and rights of members in the workplace and they liaise directly with union staff to guide and advise us relation to collective matters. Find out more about the role and responsibilities of a union delegate HERE.

The PSA is currently negotiating an Award for School Psychologists with the Department of Education. Read more HERE.

As a Delegate you will be involved in the Award negotiations, alongside PSA staff. You will also meet as part of the School Psychologists Vocational Advisory Group (one-day meetings) on a quarterly basis. You will be released from work duties, to attend these meeting on paid time.

The PSA provides training for new Delegates which can be attended using Special Leave for Trade Union Training; up to 12 days every two years. Union Delegates will be supported and guided by PSA staff.

Contact your PSA Organiser at if you have questions about becoming a PSA Delegate.

TWO DELEGATES REQUIRED

Nominations are called for two delegates for the School Psychologists Vocational Advisory Group as follows:

• Electorate 1 – Sydney Metropolitan – 1 delegate
• Electorate 2 – Regional – 1 delegate

NOMINATIONS AND CLOSING DATE

Each nomination must be seconded by two other members in the same electorate as the nominee. Nominees, nominators and seconders must be financial members of the Association as at 17 November 2021.

Nominations must be submitted via Survey Monkey.

www.surveymonkey.com/r/School_Psychologists_2021

Nominations will close on 9 December 2021.  Forms must be completed via Survey Monkey by 4:00pm on 9 December 2021.

If there is a ballot, candidates who wish to have a profile available for voters to read should provide a brief statement of 300 words or less stating how they will best represent members’ interests.

Space is provided for this purpose on the form available through Survey Monkey.

 

J Campbell
for G R Bensley
Deputy Returning Officer