PSA member meetings support positive discussions with Early Childhood management

Many members over the last few weeks have let the PSA know that our regular Zoom meetings are a great way to stay connected, especially during this time when many people are working remotely due to COVID-19.  We thank you for dialling in and appreciate all the feedback we have received. We intend to keep these meetings going on a regular basis, so you can…

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NCAT JCC update

The PSA and NCAT met earlier this month for the quarterly Joint Consultative Committee meeting. The PSA raised the following agenda items: Vacancies at CCD Sydney Counter arrangements CCD Sydney and Working from home A summary of the meeting is provided below. Vacancies at CCD Sydney Cathy Szczygielski, Executive Director/Principal Registrar noted that there were 4.5 CCD vacancies not filled by temporary staff. There were…

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Office of the Director of Public Prosecution: JCC update

The PSA and the ODPP met this week for the quarterly Joint Consultative Committee. The PSA raised issues in regard to Work Health and Safety (WHS), and also workload in the context of the Workload Weighting Agreement. In relation to WHS, the ODPP has advised that particularly within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHS is paramount. The Director is sending members video messages weekly.…

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DCJ Communities: PSA win for temporary staff, plans for a gradual return to offices and more

Covid-19 and return to offices PSA Delegates and Staff recently met with the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) to discuss COVID-19 conditions and how DCJ is looking at moving forward with restrictions easing and some workers starting to return to offices. DCJ advised strategies and arrangements that are in place would continue until at least July. There will be flexibility for Districts to make…

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National Parks and Wildlife Service update

Name change from POVB to NPVB Recently the POVB (Professional Officers Vocational Branch), under the PSA constitution, moved to change the name of the group to the National Parks Vocational Branch (NPVB). The change of name to NPVB ensures it is inclusive off ALL staff in the NPWS. This will strengthen the vocational branch and we encourage all of you to join. Joining details can…

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