The SES - Pay Issues in State Operations Centre

As members may already be aware, following a productive JCC meeting between the PSA and the SES last month, the SES has engaged a consultant to standardise SOC payroll processing. This will establish clear rules and procedures for consistent interpretation, application and processing of entitlements. This is a positive step towards resolving long-standing pay issues. This process is to conclude by Christmas. Nicole Harding (PSA…

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ODPP Update – Witness Assistance Service

Thank you to all the WAS members who have contacted the PSA recently. The PSA met with ODPP HR this week and canvased the various industrial issues members raised. The ODPP was receptive to the PSA’s feedback. The PSA is hopeful that a positive resolution will be reached. Members will be given a further update within the next few weeks. Additionally, individual members who approached…

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PSA Members SafeWork Inspectors Bulletin – Update on s.19 Award review and s.130 Competencies Dispute

The PSA along with your Delegates appeared in the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) on Tuesday 1 October 2019 on two matters that are currently before the IRC. 19 Award Review This matter was before Commissioner Webster. At this time, the PSA has a very clear position as to what we can and can’t consent to. For a copy of the PSA’s current consent position on…

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SIRA Function Realignment and Proposed Operating Model

The PSA met with the Chief Executive SIRA on Wednesday 25 September 2019 to be briefed on the proposed operating model that had been released to staff that day and the beginning of a four (4) week consultation period with both staff and the PSA closing on 22 October 2019. Some key points that the PSA noted from the briefing session were that the model…

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Tamworth Delegates and Activists: Get Skilled Up!

If you’re a new delegate or active member living/working in the Tamworth area, then read on. Due to popular demand, we will be running our full-day flagship delegate development course Role of the Delegate in Tamworth on Tuesday 29 October 2019. This course deals with the basics of what being a delegate entails; roles and responsibilities, protections, recruitment and conversation skills. Role of the Delegate…

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