SAO Science – Introduction to Science Conferences

As members would know the PSA has been campaigning for better training for SAOs working in Science.  The PSA identified the issues around SAOs not being properly trained and supported when moving in to the Science area by working with the SAO Science Advisory Group over the last six months. The PSA is pleased to see that, in this round of conferences, the Department of…

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Come say hi to your friendly schools team at the upcoming induction conferences!

The PSA has been advised by The Department of Education (DoE) about a number of induction conferences that are being run throughout February and March. These conferences are generally for newer staff and give an overview of the department.  However, even if you have worked at a school for quite a while, if you have not attended an induction or conference before we recommend you…

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PSA prepares to launch Work Value Case in the IRC

The PSA today withdrew our current dispute about the Role Description of Special Constables and foreshadowed filing a full Work Value Case at the earliest opportunity. Contrary to an email circulated by NSW Police, this dispute was only withdrawn to run a Work Value Case, which will provide much more comprehensive evidence of the value of your work. After 18 months of completely undervaluing your…

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POVB bulletin – Increments

Last week the POVB Executive met with CSNSW for the POVB Consultative. One of the issues that was raised was that members are still experiencing problems with their increments being paid in a timely manner. Some members have had to wait up to six months to be paid their increment. Payroll is blaming the Functional Managers who sign off the increment and the Functional Managers…

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Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) and Restructure Joint Consultative Committee (RJCC) members’ update

Joint Consultative Committee 3 February 2020 Meeting with the Secretary This was the PSA’s first opportunity to meet with the new Department Secretary since their appointment. The Secretary indicated a genuine willingness to work with the unions and hoped for an opportunity to have more of a strategic discussion as to the objectives of the Department. In a welcome step forward for the PSA, one…

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