Taronga Zoo Joint Consultative Committee update: Keepers, grade progression and more

On 31 May 2021, PSA Industrial staff and your local Taronga Zoo delegates met with senior management for the quarterly Joint Consultative Committee (JCC). Many items affecting PSA members were discussed and outcomes are detailed below. Keeper skills book The PSA raised concerns around some staff being denied a Keeper skills book due to the new book currently being in development. Senior management confirmed that…

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Mining, Exploration & Geoscience and NSW Resources Regulator amalgamation

The Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW) and the NSW Government plan to combine the Mining, Exploration & Geoscience (MEG) Directorate and the NSW Resources Regulator. The PSA was advised of the announced amalgamation as part of DRNSWs consultation obligations on Tuesday 1 June.   What does this mean for staff? In its immediacy, apart from a change in reporting for the Resources Regulator, not much. However,…

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PSA Meeting: TestSafe

Your union would like to meet with you to discuss concerns and opportunities for PSA members. We would also like to introduce your new Industrial Officer Phoebe Dangerfield and Organiser Amy Lennox.  The PSA will be holding a combined TEAMS Meeting for members from the Londonderry and Thornleigh Testsafe sites. The meeting will run Thursday, 10 June, from 12:00pm-2:00pm and members are encouraged to come…

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Reminder, TfNSW and RMS wage offer and Award negotiations ballot

TfNSW and RMS members are reminded to please take part in our ballot regarding the wage offer from the Department. The PSA sent out a bulletin detailing the specifics of this wage offer which can be found HERE. To have your say on the Department’s offer please use the following link HERE. This survey will be closed at COB Friday 1 June. Please encourage all…

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Training is coming to Wagga Wagga

You asked, we listened! We have just added two additional face to face training dates in Wagga Wagga, in addition to the online training that is already accessible to you. 28 and 29 July: Two-day Delegate Training If you’re curious about becoming a delegate, or are a seasoned delegate and are looking for a refresher, this two-day intensive course is perfect for wherever you’re at…

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