Regional Development Phase 2 – Award Based Reform & Cuts, Cuts, Cuts

Department Regional NSW (DRNSW) members have been waiting nervously for the Award-based reform of the Regional Development Directorate. The finances for the Division took a significant hit in the first budget of the new Government and that has continued into the next financial year. Phase 1 reform involved a spill of the Senior Executive Service and an initial appointment of only 15 of the available…

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Police Link Dispute

The PSA has brought an industrial dispute against the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) in respect of the NSWPF’s failure to permit part-time shift workers in Police Link to elect between a day’s wage or an additional annual leave day when ‘rostered off’ on a public holiday (the Entitlement). The dispute is currently before Commissioner O’Sullivan in the Industrial Relations Commission. This dispute arose because the…

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Share Your Feedback On Misconduct Procedure!

Your union invites your input on the draft Department of Customer Service (DCS) Misconduct Procedure, which has been released for consultation until Wednesday 17 April 2024. Developed by DCS People & Culture, this draft procedure aims to formalise the misconduct and inquiry process, outlining potential actions in cases of suspected breaches by employees. The procedure should ensure that the Department handles employee misconduct promptly, fairly,…

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Vacancies on the Department of Regional NSW Departmental Committee

The PSA would like to advise members that the Secretary of the Department of Regional NSW Departmental Committee (DRNSW DC) Johanna Kempff has left the Department. The PSA thanks Johanna for her work as Secretary and wishes her well in her future endeavours. This leaves us with vacancies on the DRNSW DC in Electorates 1,2 and 4. ELECTORATE NAME DESCRIPTION Delegates Required ELECTORATE 1 Department…

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Health Professional Councils Authority: Reminder to please fill in the survey

Just a reminder that the Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) survey closes on Friday 12 April 2024. We are seeking your participation in a survey to identify and address issues with case management. Our aim is to better understand and ultimately improve efficiency, consistency and transparency in our case management practices across the HPCA. We highly encourage you to share this survey with your colleagues,…

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