Prison Bed Capacity Adjustment Program

The Prison Bed Capacity Adjustment Program (PBCAP) implementation is moving into its final stages. Most centres are now finalised, with a couple of centres towards the end of the consultation process. This restructure was instigated by Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) and has resulted in often significant changes at most Correctional Centres across the state. The PSA recognises that after implementation, there can continue to be…

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Progression and Recruitment: Revenue Maitland

With automation increasing and an evolving Department of Customer Service, members and delegates have raised concerns regarding the support provided to 1/2 Staff in applying for and securing 3/4 Roles at Revenue Maitland. Discussions with delegates found staff in this area were provided acting opportunities yet were not successful when applying for ongoing 3/4 Roles. Delegates also advised members were better supported in being appointed…

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Customer Service: Corporate Services CIO and CTO restructure

Based on responses provided by members and delegates, the PSA has submitted your feedback to the Department of Customer Service regarding the Draft Restructure Management Plan. You can read the PSA’s feedback in full, HERE.    The PSA requested further understanding on the reasoning behind changing the conditions of employment from day to shift work for staff on the Service Desk. The Department advised the…

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Your new PSA Delegates: icare Departmental Committee results

The PSA would like to announce your new icare Departmental Committee (DC). Your Delegates Metropolitan Central (1 vacancy) Annemarie Manning Maryam Freeman Monique Pittard Metropolitan West Geraldine Waters Rosemary Birt Hunter and South Coast (Combined electorate) Linda Lulham Central Coast (1 vacancy) Your DC meets four times per year preceding the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting with management and at other times as required. If…

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Australian Museum restructure: PSA provides initial feedback

The PSA has provided your initial feedback regarding the Australian Museum restructure. The PSA has focused on six key areas. Below is a summary of the PSA’s feedback: Issue PSA summary of response Timeframe The allocated timeframe for consultation is insufficient to allow for PSA and staff to provide feedback, or for management to implement this feedback. Lack of consultation with managers There has been…

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