National Parks and Wildlife Service Award Update

National Parks and Wildlife Service award update - February 2017 (PDF version) Last week Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) arranged a series of Skype meetings with Rangers. During the meetings OEH threatened to explore alternative industrial arrangements if the PSA did not agree to its current Award variation proposals. Subsequent to those meetings the PSA also undertook a number of workplace meetings last week.…

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Taronga Zoo Performance development and performance review bulletin

Taronga Zoo Performance decelopment and performance review bulletin - February 2017 (PDF version) The PSA met with members at Taronga Zoo on 7 February in relation to the implementation of the Performance Development and Performance Review document (PDPR). Members raised concerns regarding the lack of information regarding the use of the PDPR document, particularly on whether it could be used as a performance management tool.…

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Feral pest, weed and fire management threat in National Parks overhaul - The Land

Cuts to Regional Manager and Ranger positions in National Parks and Wildlife puts at risk not only the safety of visitors to our parks but also the proper management of weeds, feral animals and bushfires. Read the full The Land article HERE.

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Office of Environment & Heritage gradings and classifications

Office of Environment and Heritage gradings and classifications - January 2017 (PDF version) The PSA met with the POVB delegates on 11 January to discuss Ranger gradings and classifications. The PSA wrote to Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) management on 22 December, formally inviting a senior representative to address the National Park delegates and to discuss issues affecting National Park Rangers. OEH declined to…

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Office of Environment & Heritage 45 weekend days

Office of Environment & Heritage 45 weekend days - December 2016 (PDF version) Weekend roster update Since the last industrial bulletin of 18 November 2016, the PSA contacted OEH to meet in relation to the 45 weekend days. The PSA attended a meeting on 2 December 2016 to further discuss the proposed implementation of 45 weekend days and five public holidays. The Department advised if…

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