As you are aware Create NSW commenced consultation concerning its current restructure proposal on 23 June.
The consultation period is for 4 weeks until 5pm on 21 July 2025.
The PSA and Create NSW members were provided with briefing and a copy of the current proposed change management plan SEE HERE.
On 25 June, members would have received a meeting notice for 2 July 2025 2.00-3.00pm SEE HERE
The meeting will be an opportunity for you to raise your concerns regarding this proposal. If any member is unable to attend, then please forward your feedback or concerns to or 1800772679.
Please quote C10007296 when forwarding your feedback by COB on 17 July 2025.
The PSA and Create NSW have agreed to meet on a fortnightly basis to discuss member concerns regarding the proposed changes to the agency.
For all Industrial assistance or workplace visits please contact your PSA team:
Mercer CPSU NSW members meeting and next Joint Consultative Committee Meeting
Your Mercer CPSU NSW Team will be holding a meeting for Mercer members in preparation for the upcoming Joint Consultative Committee meeting with Mercer being held on the 8 July 2025.
Member Feedback and Input
We are holding a hybrid meeting for members on Friday 4 July 2025, to run through questions or concerns and gather feedback on issues you would like raised at the Consultative Committee Meeting (JCC). If you have a question ahead of the meeting, you can email: and put Mercer CPSU NSW Members Meeting in the subject line.
Meeting Agenda
Enterprise Agreement Implementation
General Business
Mercer CPSU NSW Delegates
We are also seeking members to come on board and be part of the team as a delegate and/or area contact person. If you would like more information about the role you can email and put Delegate in the subject line.
Meeting Details
We will be meeting onsite and encourage members to come along:
Date: Friday 4 July 2025
Location: Level 9 Wattle Room
Time 12.30pm until 1.30pm
Members working remotely can join the meeting via the link below:
Housing Services Arrears Improvement Program – dispute notified
The PSA became aware that a presentation was distributed to staff yesterday afternoon in some districts outlining the implementation of an Arrears Improvement Program that seeks staff feedback, comments and concerns today Friday 27 June with mandatory training to commence on Monday 30 June 2025.
Concerns have already been raised about a number of issues including:
How will staff with already unmanageable workloads undertake training with little to no notice?
How can staff properly provide feedback in one day?
How long are the training sessions, how many training sessions are there?
How can the department expect staff to attend check-ins of 2 to 3 minutes and be expected to cover topics such as work, well being and performance?
Will the proposed check-ins be used to punish overworked staff for perceived performance issues?
Will this require an increase in home visits to address arrears concerns and how will staff be able to fit this additional time into their already busy work schedule?
How will team leaders and senior CSO’s achieve the “perfect” week by pushing more responsibility onto them without the department freeing up time for them to do so?
Why does the presentation make provision for a “dedicated staff member” to be responsible for “set up”, “huddles” and “check-ins” when the presentation says that is the responsibility of the team leaders and seniors? Is the department already planning on dumping even more work on other staff?
What steps have the department taken to free up time for team leaders (or other “dedicated staff”) to spend a minimum of two and a half hours each week on huddles?
What staff have access to the Coaching Action Tracker? How will your privacy be protected? Will the tracker be used to judge your performance and be used as a disciplinary tool?
ACTION TAKEN
The PSA has advised the department that we are in dispute over this matter.
We have sought an assurance that the Arrears Improvement Program will NOT be implemented until this dispute is resolved.
Your union and local delegate met with management on 23 June 2025 for the inaugural Fair Trading Consultative sub-Committee meeting.
At the meeting the following matters were discussed:
Functional Review of Fair Trading
We were advised that a functional review is being undertaken. Roles in Fair Trading are being looked at across the board. We expect that regrading of roles should be considered within the scope of the review which should also drive recruitment. There may also be a reduction in SEB roles. We are expecting consultation in relation to the review recommendations to occur in July or August.
Personal Protective Equipment
PSA raised member concerns around sun protection, safety glasses vs prescription glasses, body-worn cameras. Your union and local delegate will meet with Safety and Wellbeing representatives to discuss further.
Agenda Standing Items
PSA has placed Work Health and Safety and Recruitment as standing items on the agenda, to be discussed at each Consultative Committee meeting going forward.
We remind members that Consultative Committee meetings are for collective matters eg WHS, Restructures etc. Individual matters should still be logged with Member Support by phone or email on 1800 772 679 or
If you have concerns or think there is something that should be raised, please contact your local delegate in the first instance: Richard Ryan
The next Fair Trading Consultative Committee meeting will occur in September. PSA will advise members closer to the date.
Nominations close 10 July 2025. Forms must be completed via Survey Monkey by 5:00pm on 10 July 2025.
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.
Please email any questions to
Chris Colosi
for Kerrie Butson Deputy Returning Officer
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.
Please email any questions to
Chris Colosi
for Kerrie Butson Deputy Returning Officer
Call for nominations: Trustee and Guardian Departmental Committee
Nominations are called for positions on the Trustee and Guardian Departmental Committee.
Each nomination must be seconded by two other members in the same electorate as the nominee. The call for nominations is as follows:
8 delegates required
Electorate name
PSA region
Delegates required
Electorate 1
NSW Public Guardian
2
Electorate 2
NSW Trustee Functions (Estate Management and Estate Planning and Administration)
5
Electorate 3
Shared Services (Strategy and Governance, People and Culture, Customer Experience, Information and Technology, Financial Performance and Investments, Legal and Professional Services)
1
Nominations and closing date
Nominees, nominators and seconders must be financial members of the Association as at 24 June 2025.
Nominations close 10 July 2025. Forms must be completed via Survey Monkey by 5:00pm on 10 July 2025.
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.
Please email any questions to
Chris Colosi
for Kerrie Butson Deputy Returning Officer
Call for nominations: Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) Departmental Committee
Nominations are called for positions on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) Departmental Committee (excluding NPWS and EPA).
Each nomination must be seconded by two other members in the same electorate as the nominee. The call for nominations is as follows:
19 delegates required
Electorate name
PSA region
Delegates required
Electorate 1
Water Group
Dam Safety
4
Electorate 2
Conservation Programs, Heritage, and Regulation
(including NRAR)
10
Electorate 3
Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability Group
Energy Corporation
Strategic Policy, Science and Engagement
3
Electorate 4
Corporate Services
Office of the Secretary
1
Electorate 5
Lord Howe Island
1
Nominations and closing date
Nominees, nominators and seconders must be financial members of the Association as at 24 June 2025.
Nominations close 10 July 2025. Forms must be completed via Survey Monkey by 5:00pm on 10 July 2025.
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.
Please email any questions to
Chris Colosi
for Kerrie Butson Deputy Returning Officer
Why become a PSA delegate?
As a delegate, you’ll be the day-to-day face of the PSA—leading on workplace issues, connecting members with the union office, and helping protect and advance your colleagues’ workplace rights.
Whether you’re just curious or ready to step up, this session is for you!
We hope to see you there!
For more information, please contact PSA Senior Organiser Anne Kennelly
PSA Industrial Staff for Department of Customer Service
Organiser – Melissa Ciraolo
Industrial Officers – Xanthe Thomson and Phoebe Dangerfield
Join your PSA Organiser and delegates for a members’ meeting to discuss how your union can best support your workplace.
This is an opportunity for members and non-members to meet with your PSA Organiser and delegates to learn about the role of the PSA in your workplace and discuss any issues.
Members are encouraged to send any agenda items that they would like discussed to
If you know any non-members’ that would like to learn more about your union, invite them to attend.
MEMBERS MEETING: The Environment Protection Authority
Your PSA Industrial Officer, Michael Sinclair is hosting an online members meeting this Thursday 26 June 2025 to engage with members to discuss the significant issues facing staff presently at the Environment Protection Authority:
