CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - SCHOOLS DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE

The Schools Departmental Committee consists of delegates from the following occupations: School Administrative Managers, School Administrative Officers, School Learning Support Officers, Business Managers, and Aboriginal Education Officers. Since the last election in 2020 a number of casual vacancies have arisen and we are seeking to fill these positions.  We are calling for delegates in the following electorates: Electorate 1 Metropolitan North (DEC Northern Sydney) 1…

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Tribute to Courtney Stark

It was with much sadness that we at Service NSW last week learned of the passing of our colleague, friend and PSA member, Courtney Stark. Courtney started at Rockdale Service NSW Centre, before progressing into the position of Driver Testing Officer in the largest and busiest Driver Testing Service Centre in the state, Silverwater. Whilst Silverwater is considered one of the most challenging centres for…

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PSA secures extension for consultation with the unions on COVID-19 safety measures

Consultation closed yesterday for Transport for NSW's (TfNSW's) proposed additional COVID-19 safety measures; which include vaccination and rapid antigen testing (RAT). You can view in detail TfNSW additional proposed measures HERE. With the large amount of feedback and information to assess (provided after consultation commenced) the PSA has secured agreement from TfNSW to extend consultation with the unions until Friday 29 October 2021 If you…

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - HOUSING NSW DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE

15 DELEGATES REQUIRED The Housing NSW Departmental Committee shall consist of 15 delegates from the electorates as listed below: ELECTORATE PSA REGIONS and OFFICES 2021 Delegates Required Electorate 1 Sydney Metropolitan -- West 2 Electorate 2 Sydney Metropolitan – South West 2 Electorate 3 Sydney Metropolitan – Inner and East 2 Electorate 4 Housing Contact Centre 2 Electorate 5 Aboriginal Identified (state-wide, aboriginal members only)…

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Positive COVID-19 case: Mid North Coast Correctional Centre update

The PSA is aware there has been a positive COVID-19 case at the centre. We understand the centre is in lock down and the Governor has updated staff. Several positive cases have been identified with inmates and staff. Corrective Services, with NSW Health, has used movements registers and CCTV to identify close contacts, who have been directed to stay home. NSW Health is undertaking a…

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