Prison workers call Grafton Jail plan ‘slap in face’ - The Daily Examiner

Rather than reopen the existing facility at minimal cost, the Baird Government has opted for a new private prison in Grafton. Read The Daily Examiner article HERE

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Billboards for Correctional Officers

Billboards for Correctional Officers June 2015 (PDF version) The draft artwork for the billboards to highlight the work of Correctional Officers has been prepared. The billboards will feature a prison image along with two people (one male and one female aged around 25 to 35 years) in uniform. Sites will be booked once the consultation process on the artwork is complete and a decision reached.…

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Giving performance a fair go

Giving performance a fair go - 19 June 2015 (PDF version) The PSA recently wrote to the Public Service Commissioner, highlighting our concerns about performance management systems. We feel that when agencies implement systems aligned to the Performance Development Framework, employees may find themselves held to expectations or levels of performance that might not have been explicitly established previously. Anecdotal evidence from delegates and members…

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Corrective Services non-custodial bulletin - flexible working hours dispute - success! (9 June 2015)

Non Custodial Bulletin - flexible working hours dispute - success! - 9 June 2015 (PDF version) In December 2014 and January 2015, Offender Services and Program staff at Cessnock CC, Mid North Coast CC and Lithgow CC were given directions that severely restricted their flexible working conditions. These directions were issued without prior consultation with the PSA or staff at these Centres. In February 2015,…

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FACS Bulletin re OneFACS Realignment - 5 June 2015

FACS Industrial Bulletin - OneFACS Realignment - 5 June 2015 (PDF version) PSA is concerned OneFACS change plan will trigger mass spill and fill The PSA has been invited to comment on the Department of Family and Community Services draft OneFACS change plan for non-executive staff. This is part of the Department’s consultation process. To read the draft click here If implemented, the draft plan…

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