Consultation around Ways of Working – Flexible Working Toolkit

DPIE has begun discussions with the PSA around a document titled Ways of Working – Flexible Working Toolkit. This document is intended to replace policies related to flexible work options (such as job sharing, working from home, reduced hours' arrangements), but it does not impact or alter your Flexible Working Hours Agreement. While a final document has not been provided to the PSA as yet,…

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October JCC – NSW Ombudsman

The most recent JCC between Ombudsman NSW and the PSA was held on 17 October. The PSA raised several issues on behalf of members. Employment Related Child Protection Division (ERCPD) The PSA sought clarity regarding the move of ERCPD to the Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG). We still await the passing of legislation for this move. Ombudsman and OCG are developing an MOU regarding…

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Joint Consultative Committee meeting: 10 October 2019

On October 10, 2019, we had our final Joint Consultative Committee meeting for 2019. The following issues were raised by the PSA: The PSA raised the issue of mobile phones being used on site by Horticulturalists. We raised concerns that horticulturalists were anxious regarding the use of the personal mobile phones at work – the PSA advised that this is not a Correctional Centre, it…

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Important! PSA meeting about the Pay Equity outcome

Come and hear about the historic win for SAS Staff from one of the PSA’s main witnesses for the Pay Equity case. PSA General Secretary, Stewart Little, and former PSA President and principle witness in the case, Sue Walsh, will be at Orange Ex-Services Club next week to speak with members about the Pay Equity package. Come along, bring your colleagues and find out more…

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Important! PSA meeting about the Pay Equity outcome

Come and hear about the historic win for SAS Staff from one of the PSA’s main witnesses for the Pay Equity case. PSA General Secretary, Stewart Little, and former PSA President and principle witness in the case, Sue Walsh, will be at Dubbo RSL next week to speak with members about the Pay Equity package. Come along, bring your colleagues and find out more about…

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