SafeWork member bulletin

SafeWork member bulletin - October 2017 (PDF version) At the SafeWork JCC on 11 September 2017, management raised the need to commence discussions with the PSA/VG around the issue of recruitment to specialist Assistant State Inspector/State Inspector positions in the new Construction Infrastructure team. SafeWork had alleged the requirement of an advanced diploma is causing difficulties for its recruitment outcomes to these identified roles. The…

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Australian Unity member update

Australian Unity member update - October 2017 (PDF version) JCC meeting held on 9 October 2017 On Monday 9 October 2017 the Australian Unity Joint Consultative Committee meeting was held at PSA House. Attendees PSA/CPSU representatives and delegates: Dean Allen (PSA Industrial Officer), Siobhan Callinan (PSA Senior Organiser), Tania Shipman, Jyotsna Chaudhary, Loretta Wilson. Management representatives: Cameron Holland, Executive General Manager – Home & Disability…

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NSW Police Re-engineering bulletin

NSW Police Re-engineering bulletin - October 2017 (PDF version) Placement Strategy for Civilian Staff As members are aware, NSW Police announced the amalgamation of Local Area Commands in the Metropolitan region on 6 October 2017. The PSA notes it is the prerogative of a Government Department to implement a restructure, subject to the obligation to consult on relevant matters and follow due processes. Re-engineering is…

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Pay Equity case for SAS Staff

Pay Equity case for SAS Staff - October 2017 (PDF version) The PSA lodged an application to vary the Crown Employees (School Administrative and Support Staff) Award to include descriptors and a salary increase for all classifications of SAS Staff in March this year. This is a major case which is being run under the Equal Remuneration and Other Conditions Principle. The PSA is in…

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National Parks and Wildlife Service – Day of Action

National Parks and Wildlife Services - Day of Action - October 2017 (PDF version) As distributed via email on Tuesday 10 October, the PSA has been speaking with a number of community organisations who are outraged at the current restructure and the effect it will have on dedicated and hardworking NPWS staff. As a result of these discussions. the PSA will be holding a day…

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