Justice – DTS restructure bulletin – 15 May 2017 (PDF Version)

The PSA and the Department of Justice appeared before the Industrial Relations Commission on

12 May 2017.

After the parties made submissions in the matter, the following recommendations were made:

• a re-assessment process be conducted for staff who missed out on roles at Grade

• staff must submit their applications for re-assessment by 5pm, Wednesday, 17 May 2017

• the re-assessment is to be conducted by a Senior Justice HR partner and a Senior DTS representative

• the re-assessment process is to be on the basis of whether staff can meet the capabilities with reasonable support and training

• the Senior DTS representative and Senior Justice HR partner are to provide detailed feedback to the employees

• the Senior HR partner is to provide assistance to employees to ensure that they meet capabilities at Grade

• the parties are to continue consultation to resolve any matters that arise

• DTS will not be using agency staff on Selections Panels going forward

• DTS can recommence the recruitment process

• the PSA will continue to protect members’ interests in the matter and fight to protect their jobs.