National Parks and Wildlife Service - September Bulletin

NPWS Briefing by Atticus Fleming The NPWS Deputy Secretary advised the meeting that some issues with the Machinery of Government are yet to be resolved and that the budget situation in the next financial year is anticipated to be tight. The Secretary is aware that the re-opening of Kosciuszko National Park following the cull of horses during winter may result in heightened media and public…

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Driver Testers: requirements for medical clearances

Your union and delegates Kieren Streat, Simon Dawson and Margie Buttigieg met with management to discuss the concerns raised by Driver Testers (DTs) around changes made by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to the requirements for medical clearances.  This was followed up with a further discussion within the Service NSW Joint Consultative Committee. We were advised that an outstanding medical clearance is still current until it…

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Commissioned Officers Vocational Branch Update (COVB)

The following is an update for all members of the Commissioned Officers Vocational Branch (COVB). Security Operations Group Enhanced Model On 19 August 2024, consultation commenced between Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) and the PSA on the Security Operations Group (SOG) Enhanced Model. Following this, the below model has been agreed upon: 209 staffing structure. Deletion of nine Assistant Superintendent (AS) roles and the creation of…

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Undervalued, Understaffed, Underpaid: Sheriff's Office Attempts to Muzzle Your Voice

The Sheriff's Office has unilaterally decided to cancel the upcoming Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting. This action is not only insulting and disappointing but also raises serious questions about their commitment to engage in open dialogue and treat members with respect. The Questionable Justification The Sheriff's Office claims there are no agenda items to discuss. However, this assertion doesn't hold water when we consider: We…

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TfNSW Award negotiations Update – PSA seeking urgent Salary increase

On Friday 20 September 2024, the PSA and the Combined Transport Unions (CTU) met with Transport for NSW (TfNSW)to continue discussions on the TfNSW Award.  This was meeting number 11.  While there have been some concessions and movement on a number of CTU claims, TfNSW still maintain opposition to a number of claims. While these conditions are still up for discussion, the PSA believes that…

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