The PSA is happy to announce the result of the Election for your new Rural Fire Service (RFS) Departmental Committee (DC). We had more than the required nominations in some electorates, but the PSA Executive decided to expand your DC rather than hold a contested election. The PSA would like to congratulate everyone on their election and look forward to working with you to build…
The PSA has been notified in relation to a restructure in Newcastle Card Operations. The proposed Restructure Management Plans (RMPs) has been announced to staff today in the Newcastle Card Operation Team, Middle Officers, Service Delivery Division, Service NSW with a two today week consultation commencing 10 October and closing on 24 October 2024. There will be five roles impacted, with two of the roles currently…
In May 2024, the PSA became aware that the inquiry into the offending of Wayne Astill had published a document compiling a large number of investigations, including a number of names and identifying information. The PSA sought the advice of two prominent barristers (Counsel and Senior Counsel), and a summary of that advice can be provided upon request to . One of the potential remedies…
PSA and your delegates met with management on 10 October 2024 for the SafeWork Consultative Sub-Committee meeting and the weekly SafeWork Restructure meeting. At the restructure meeting we discussed the EOI process for RSOs, role flexibility and location. SafeWork are determined that RSOs will still have to follow the EOI process despite strong lobbying by both your union and your local delegate, Louisa Burns, who…
Following the PSA pursuing an arbitrated decision on salaries, the State Government has made an offer to PSA members to settle our claim for the 2024-25 financial year and the following two years. If the offer is accepted by PSA members, the membership will receive a compounded increase of 11.4 per cent over the three years. This figure includes the two Federal Government-mandated 0.5 per…
