Land & Housing Corporation – Contingent Labour Obligations

Members have enlisted their concerns over correspondence provided by Land & Housing Corporation, Head of Assets regarding the Delegations Policies and the commentary surrounding the proposed expansion of delegated responsibilities to contractors, consultants and agency staff. The PSA is dismayed that there could potentially be a diminution of governance arrangements especially when dealing with a transition of billions of dollars in public sector assets. The…

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Corrective Services NSW Legacy survey

The PSA has been consulting with Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) to establish a Legacy similar to the NSW Police Legacy. We already know staff are very generous when one of our own needs assistance. This initiative will only work if there is enough take up by CSNSW staff. The services that is believed to be offered include: Lump sum payments to immediate family Counselling, psychological/grief…

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PSA Members Bulletin - icare

Premiers Christmas Closedown The PSA understands that icare is very keen for staff to take leave over the Christmas – New Year period in line with the Premiers Memorandum M2019-03 Christmas Closedown NSW Premier’s Memorandum The Premiers Christmas closedown for 2021-22 is from 27 December 2021 through to 7 January 2022. The PSA does not object to the Christmas Closedown and we would certainly encourage…

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POVB COVID Bulletin

COVID Positive Staff Unfortunately, we have had several staff test COVID positive from either community transmission or through work. Welfare officer Trish O’Brien has been in contact with the majority of affected staff. If there is anything that any affected members need, do not hesitate in contacting Trish or one of the State Executive and we will do everything we can to assist them. Inmate…

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Community Services and Housing announce mandatory vaccination timeframes

Members would be aware of the Deputy Secretaries' update distributed last Thursday regarding timeframes for vaccination requirements for Community Services and Housing (CS & Housing) staff. This direction follows the risk assessment process conducted by CS & Housing, as required by the relevant Department of Premier and Cabinet Circular. You can view that Circular HERE. Your representatives on the group have stressed that keeping members…

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