Child Protection Week 2021: PSA thanks our dedicated Community Services Members

The PSA is promoting and acknowledging the contribution of NSW public sector child protection workers during Child Protection Week 2021. Kicking off next week on 5 September Child Protection Week is dedicated to promoting, thanking and celebrating the role of Child Protection Workers. PSA members working in child protection are at the forefront of supporting some of the most vulnerable communities in NSW throughout the…

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It’s Time to Celebrate You: PSA Schools Recognition Week 2021

PSA Schools Recognition Week: 6-10 September 2021 Schools Recognition Week kicks off on Monday and the PSA will be promoting the wonderful work you do and encouraging the school community to recognise and thank you. We know it has been a tough year and hope  all members have the opportunity next week, even in the midst of everything that is happening, to celebrate and to…

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Community Corrections: Management and Administration restructure

On Wednesday 1 September 2021 the PSA attended a briefing session regarding an upcoming restructure within Community Corrections locations. This restructure will involve changes within the Office Management structure with the creation of additional 11-12 Management roles, the addition of 9-10 Service Management roles for the larger offices, and the realignment of smaller offices into hubs. There will also be the creation of a supervisory…

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NSW Police: Vaccination and the workplace

The PSA has received enquiries from members seeking further information on vaccinations and the workplace. Mandatory vaccinations for certain diseases is not a new industrial development. PSA members in a variety of different occupations have been required to provide evidence of vaccinations against such diseases as Diptheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis for many years. Lawful and reasonable directions The NSW Government has issued a…

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Update: Additional hours added on the Work Load Planner due to ChildStory are still applicable

Given there have been no substantial change to ChildStory or workloads, the PSA reminds all members that the bans and directions are still in place. You should continue utilising the Work Load Planner AND include the additional time, an additional 20 hours per four-week (one hour per working day) when negotiating time allocation with managers. The PSA recommends the times in the Time to Task…

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