Corrective Services Brush Farm Academy bulletin

Corrective Services Brush Farm Academy Bulletin 2014 (PDF version) Recommendations following the review The PSA attended Brush Farm Academy on Thursday, 28 August 2014 in which the Commissioner for Corrective Services announced the recommendations following the review that commenced in December 2013. As outlined by Commissioner Severin, Brush Farm Academy plays a vital role in ensuring that Corrective Services staff are well trained and have…

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FACS Northern Sydney District Industrial Bulletin

FaCS NSD - Bulletin - Aug 2014 (PDF version) Recruitment/Staffing It is likely the District will be able to recruit to the equivalent of 8 FTE Caseworker roles. The priority/process would be: lateral transfer into the District conversion of Long Term Temps Recruit from Assessment Centre The PSA will be happy to assist Long Term Temps in the process of being given an ongoing role.…

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Working With Children Check update

Working with Children Check - August 2014 (PDF version) In 2013 a number of changes occurred to the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 and the Child Protection (Working with Children) Legislation 2013. A positive change within the legislation was the portability of the Working With Children Check between agencies. Negative changes included the $80.00 application fee being passed on to all employees by…

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Roads and Maritime Services Industrial Bulletin

RMS wish list will strip your pay for out of hours Special Operations in the Compliance Operations Branch RMS COB Shiftwork Consultation Bulletin (PDF version) Over the past few months, the RMS has been widely criticised in the media for its overtime budget. What isn’t acknowledged by the media is that RMS workers provide an essential service keeping NSW road users safe. With varying degrees…

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FACS Industrial Bulletin - PSA Member Update

FACS Industrial Bulletin -  PSA Member Update August 2014 (PDF version) Performance Development Program (PDP) Members will be aware of Family and Community Services (FACS) beginning implementation of the Performance Development Program (PDP) for all employees. The implementation of the Government Sector Employment Act earlier this year has brought a number of changes across government departments and agencies. In particular, the Act requires every Agency…

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