Youth Justice NSW Casework Review Project

The Executive Director, Mr Paul O’Reilly recently contacted the PSA regarding a Casework Review Project. The purpose of the Casework Review Project is to better understand the work caseworkers do. However, when a review is announced alarm bells ring. The Executive Director has assured the PSA this project is not about reducing staff numbers but is about making sure Youth Justice better understands its casework…

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Reminder: Combined unions Transport Shared Services members’ meeting

A quick reminder for all members in Transport Shared Services that your union, the PSA as well as the combined transport unions will be holding a members’ meeting for staff affected by the proposed changes. Please dial in to have your say and see what your union is doing to improve and maintain your working conditions. Details are as follows Date: Wednesday, 30 September Time:…

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Concerned about COVID? You can get tested at a local clinic

The PSA has been approached by many members who feel the need to get a test for COVID-19, even though they have not been officially declared as close contacts or directed to get a test by NSW Health. Members should be aware that there are currently a large number of COVID Clinics, many of which do not require a GP referral. A list of clinics,…

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Victims Services restructure dispute

The PSA has filed a dispute into the restructuring of Victims Services. In particular, there have been wholesale changes to reporting lines, the merging of roles to form new team structures and roles deleted. The PSA raised the matter of these manifest changes at the Joint Consultative Committee meeting between the Association and the Commissioner of Victims’ Rights on 27 August 2020. The Commissioner expressed…

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National Parks Vocational Branch: Call for nominations

The previously titled NPWS Professional Officers Vocational Branch (POVB) has amended its charter in order for the Branch to formally represent ALL NPWS staff. As such the new National Parks Vocational Branch (NPVB) is calling for nominations to fill the Executive Committee.  Nominations are called for 12 Executive Committee Members for the above group. The new Executive Committee will be made up of: Chair Vice…

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