Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Amendment) (Provisional)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1913. No. 35.

PROVISIONAL REGULATION UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1902-1911.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the following Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1911, should come into operation as soon as conveniently may be, and make the Regulation to come into operation on the 1st day of March, 1913, as a " Provisional Regulation."

Dated this first day of February, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.

DENMAN,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency's Command,

ANDREW FISHER.

Regulation 104, made under the provisions of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, is repealed, and a new Regulation in the following terms is made in lieu thereof :—

104. The General Division shall be arranged in grades as set forth in the First Schedule to this Regulation. Except where otherwise provided the limits of salary to be paid an officer occupying any office designated in the Second Schedule to this Regulation shall be those prescribed therein in respect to such office. The Governor-General may from time to time, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner, create any office in the General Division not designated in the Second Schedule, and may fix the grade in which the officer occupying such office shall be placed and the limits of salary for such office, or may raise the grading of any office and fix the limits of salary for such office, and thereupon the Second Schedule shall be deemed to have been amended by the inclusion of the office so created or raised.

FIRST SCHEDULE.

Grade.

Minimum Salary of Grade.

Maximum Salary of Grade.

 

£

£

I.

39

60

II.

72

110

III.

126

156

IV.

162

186

V.

...

198

VI.

...

210

VII.

...

228

VIII.

...

240

IX.

252

276

X.

288

360

C.1560.—Price 3d.


SECOND SCHEDULE.

Office.

Grade.

Salary.

Increments (Annual).

Remarks.

Minimum.

Maximum.

 

 

£

£

£

 

Armourer............

IV.

174

186

6

 

,, ..............

V.

...

198

...

 

,, ..............

VI.

...

210

...

 

,, ..............

VII.

...

228

...

 

,, ..............

VIII.

...

240

...

 

,, ..............

IX.

252

276

(a)

 

Armourer,............

Assistant.............

III.

144

156

6

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum.

,, ..............

IV.

162

168

6

 

Assistant.............

II.

72

110

12, 12, 14

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum

,, ..............

III.

126

156

6

 

Assistant Senior........

III.

144

156

6

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum

,, ..............

IV.

162

174

6

 

Batteryman...........

II.

72

110

12, 12, 14

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum

,, ..............

III.

126

150

6

 

,, Foreman.........

IV.

162

168

6

 

Blacksmith...........

III.

...

156

...

 

,, ..............

IV.

...

168

...

 

Blacksmith's Striker.....

III.

126

150

6

 

Boatman.............

III.

126

150

6

 

Boy on launch.........

II.

72

110

12, 12, 14

 

Caretaker............

III.

126

156

6

 

,, ..............

IV.

162

180

6

 

Carpenter............

IV.

...

168

...

 

(Ship)..............

III.

...

156

...

 

Foreman.............

IV.

...

186

...

 

,, ..............

V.

...

198

...

 

Coxswain............

III.

...

156

...

 

Detective............

VI.

...

210

...

 

,, ..............

VII.

...

228

...

 

,, ..............

VIII.

...

240

...

 

Engine Driver.........

III.

...

156

...

 

Engine Driver and Fitter..

IV.

174

180

6

 

Farrier..............

III.

...

156

...

 

,, ................

IV.

...

168

...

 

Female Assistant (Printing) 

II.

72

110

12, 12, 14

 

Female Assistant (Quarantine)

II.

72

110

12, 12, 14

 

Female Supervisor (Printing)

III.

126

150

6

 

Fireman.............

III

132

150

6

 

Foreman Assistant (Quarantine) 

V.

...

198

...

 

,, ..............

VI.

...

210

...

 


Second Schedule—continued.

Office.

Grade.

Salary.

Increments (Annual).

Remarks.

Minimum.

Maximum.

 

 

£

£

£

 

Foreman, Stamp Printing

VII.

...

228

...

 

French Polisher.......

III.

...

156

...

 

Groom.............

III.

126

156

6

 

Groom (in charge).....

IV.

162

168

6

 

Labourer...........

III.

126

138

6

 

Labourer, Foreman.....

III.

144

156

6

 

,,                ,,.......

IV.

162

168

6

 

Letter Carrier........

II.

72

110

12, 12, 14

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum

,,         ,,..........

III.

126

156

6

 

Lift Attendant........

II.

72

110

12, 12, 14

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum

,,         ,,...........

III.

126

132

6

 

Lineman............

III.

132

156

6

 

Senior.............

IV.

162

168

6

 

,,  (in charge of office).

III.

144

156

6

 

,,         ,,...........

IV.

162

168

6

 

Line Foreman........

IV.

174

186

6

 

,,   Inspector........

V.

...

198

...

To advance to next Grade after one year's service in Grade

,,         ,,...........

VI.

...

210

...

,, ,,

,,         ,,...........

VII.

...

228

...

 

,,         ,,...........

VIII.

...

240

...

 

,,         ,,...........

IX.

252

276

(a)

 

,,         ,,...........

X.

288

360

(a)

 

Locksmith and Gasfitter.

III.

...

156

...

 

Machinist...........

III.

...

156

...

 

,, .............

IV.

162

168

6

 

,,  Senior.........

IV

...

180

...

 

Mail Driver..........

II.

72

110

12, 12, 14

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum

„ .............

III.

126

156

6

 

,, (Motor).........

III.

132

156

6

 

Mail Officer.........

V.

...

198

...

To advance to next Grade after one year's service in Grade

,, ............

VI.

...

210

...

,, ,,

,, ............

VII.

...

228

...

,, ,,

,, ............

VIII.

...

240

...

 

Mason.............

IV.

...

168

...

 

Mechanic, Cadet......

I.

39

52

13

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum


Second Schedule—continued.

Office.

Grade.

Salary.

Increments (Annual).

Remarks.

Minimum.

Maximum.

 

 

£

£

£

 

Mechanic, Junior......

II.

72

110

12, 12, 14

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum, provided that an officer upon reaching 21 years of age shall be advanced as mechanic to Grade III. with salary of £144, subject to (1) service for five years as junior mechanic and favorable report as to efficiency, or, (2) evidence by exam nation of qualifications for the higher position

Mechanic...........

III.

144

1.10

0

Advancement to Grade IV. will be dependent upon service for one year at maximum of Grade III., and upon passing the practical and oral tests at a notified examination for senior mechanic, provided that the passing of such tests shall be regarded as equivalent to two years' service, and the officer shall be paid such salary and be so graded as if he had served as a mechanic for such additional period

,, .............

IV.

102

168

6

 

,,     Senior........

IV.

174

186

6

 

Mechanic, Foreman, or Exchange Foreman

V.

...

198

...

To advance to next Grade after one year's service in Grade

,, ............

VI.

...

210

...

 

,, ............

VII.

...

228

...

 

,, ............

VIII.

...

240

...

 

,, ............

IX.

252

276

(a)

 

Mechanician.........

VIII.

...

240

...

 

,, ............

IX.

252

276

(a)

 

,, ............

X.

288

360

(a)

 

Messenger..........

I.

39

52

13

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum

,, .............

II.

72

110

12, 12, 14

 

,,      Senior.......

III.

126

156

6

 

,,      Ministerial....

III.

144

156

6

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum

,, .............

IV.

162

180

6

 


Second Schedule—continued.

Office.

Grade.

Salary.

Increments (Annual).

Remarks.

Minimum.

Maximum.

 

 

£

£

£

 

Monitor............

III.

132

156

6

 

Motor Mechanic.......

IV.

162

168

6

 

Notes Sorter.........

II.

72

110

12, 12, 14

 

Office Cleaner........

III.

126

132

6

 

Overseer of Letter Carriers

IV.

 

180

...

 

Painter.............

III.

...

156

...

 

Painter and Writer.....

IV.

...

168

...

 

Painter, Foreman......

IV.

174

186

6

 

Pension Receipt Sorter..

II.

72

110

12, 12, 14

 

Postal Assistant*......

II.

72

110

12, 12, 14

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum

,,         ,, *.........

III.

132

156

6

 

,, Senior*.........

III.

144

156

6

To advance to next Grade after one year at maximum

,,    ,, *...........

IV.

162

180

6

 

Saddler and Harness Maker

III.

...

156

...

 

Sailmaker...........

III.

...

156

...

 

,,   Foreman.......

IV.

...

174

...

 

Searcher and Watchman, Assistant

III.

126

138

6

 

Searcher and Watchman.

III.

144

156

6

 

,,    Foreman.......

IV.

174

180

6

 

Ship Mailman........

III.

144

156

6

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum

,,     ,,............

IV.

162

180

6

 

Shipping Patrol Officer..

III.

144

156

6

 

Sorter..............

III.

144

156

6

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum

,, ...............

IV.

162

180

6

Provided that a sorter shall not be advanced beyond £168 per annum unless reported by the Chief Officer as willing and capable to perform any of the duties of a sorter in the section in which he is employed

Stables Manager.......

IX.

252

276

(a)

 

Storeman...........

III.

126

156

6

 

,,    Foreman.......

IV.

162

180

6

 

Supervisor..........

III.

144

156

6

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum

,, ............

IV.

162

174

6

 

* Designation to apply only to officers in positions where telegraphic qualifications are required.


Second Schedule—continued.

Office.

Grade.

Salary.

Increments (Annual).

Remarks.

Minimum.

Maximum.

 

 

£

£

£

 

Supervisor of Publications.

IX.

252

276

(a)

 

Supervisor of Publications, Assistant

VI.

...

210

...

 

Telegraph Messenger....

I.

39

60

13, 8

Final increment of £8 to be granted only upon passing telegraphic test at rate of 20 words a minute

Telephonist...........

I.

39

52

13

To advance to next higher Grade after one year's service at maximum

,, ..............

II.

72

110

12, 12, 14

 

Telephone Inspector.....

V.

 

198

 

To advance to next Grade after one year's service in Grade

,,              ,,.........

VI.

...

210

...

 

,,              ,,.........

VII.

...

228

...

 

,,              ,,.........

VIII.

...

240

...

 

,,              ,,.........

IX.

252

276

(a)

 

Tipstaff.............

III.

144

156

6

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum

,, 

IV.

162

180

6

 

Typist..............

II.

72

110

12, 12, 14

To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum

,, ..............

III.

126

156

6

 

Waggon Repairer.......

III.

...

156

...

 

Watchman...........

III.

126

132

6

 

(a) No increments are provided in these grades. Salary within the limits of the grades will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing, officers 21 years of age and over shall be paid salary at the rate of £110 per annum if occupying positions of Boy on Launch, Female Assistant (printing), Female Assistant (quarantine), Messenger, Pensions Receipt Sorter, Notes Sorter, or Telephonist, and at the rate of £126 per annum if occupying any other position in Grade I. or II. designated in the foregoing Schedule, but the payment of such salary under this provision shall not be taken into consideration for purposes of seniority or future advancement.

Except where otherwise provided advancement from grade to grade shall be dependent upon the occurrence of vacancies in the higher grades, or upon alteration of the classification of an office.


The grade of an officer under the provisions of this Regulation shall be that corresponding to his designation, provided that when the same designation occurs in two or more grades, the grade of the officer shall be that corresponding to the rate of salary received by him prior to the issue of this Regulation.

Notwithstanding anything in the Schedules contained in this Regulation in any case where the Governor-General, on the recommendation of the Commissioner, directs that an office shall be classified in any particular grade, the officer occupying such office may, subject to the approval of the Commissioner, be advanced to the minimum salary of such grade.

Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Acting Government Printer for the State of Victoria.

Overview

The Provisional Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1911 was enacted in 1913 to address the need for structured classification and remuneration within the Commonwealth Public Service. The regulation was issued by the Governor-General in Council, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and came into effect on 1 March 1913. The policy objective of this regulation was to establish a systematic framework for the arrangement of the General Division into grades, ensuring a clear delineation of roles and corresponding salary limits for various positions within the public service. This regulation replaced an earlier one and introduced a new structure, setting out the grades, minimum and maximum salaries, and conditions for salary increments and advancements, thereby providing a more organised and transparent approach to managing public service staff. The regulation also empowered the Governor-General, on the recommendation of the Commissioner, to create new offices and to adjust the grade and salary limits of existing offices, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to the evolving needs of the public service. Additionally, it outlined the criteria for the advancement of officers within their respective grades, linking promotions to service duration and performance, while also considering the availability of vacancies in higher grades. This structured approach aimed to enhance efficiency and fairness in the public service by providing clear guidelines for salary management and career progression.

Scope and Application

This Provisional Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1911 establishes a structured grading system for the General Division of the Commonwealth Public Service. It applies to officers within the Commonwealth Public Service and sets out salary grades, increments, and conditions for advancement for various positions, including armourers, blacksmiths, detectives, engine drivers, and others. The regulation outlines the minimum and maximum salaries for each grade and provides specific details for different positions, such as annual increments and conditions for progression to higher grades. The regulation allows for the creation of new positions and the amendment of existing ones by the Governor-General, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner. While the regulation applies broadly to officers in the General Division, there are specific provisions for certain positions and grades, including special considerations for officers aged 21 years and over. The regulation does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, and its application may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments as necessary.

Key Provisions

This Provisional Regulation, made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, establishes a new grading and salary structure for officers in the General Division of the public service. Regulation 104 replaces the previous regulation and details that officers are to be arranged in grades as specified in the First Schedule, with their respective salary limits set out in the Second Schedule. The Governor-General, on the recommendation of the Commissioner, is empowered to create new offices, assign them to a grade, and set their salary limits, or raise the grade and salary of an existing office. Any such changes are to be reflected in the Second Schedule. The Regulation imposes several obligations on the parties involved. The Commissioner must recommend any new office creation or changes to the Governor-General, who must then approve these recommendations. Officers are to be assigned a grade based on their designation and previous salary rate, and advancement to higher grades is contingent upon the availability of vacancies and changes in office classification. Certain officers are also subject to specific conditions for advancement, such as passing practical or telegraphic tests. Additionally, officers aged 21 and over are guaranteed a minimum salary based on their role, though this does not affect their seniority or future advancement prospects. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Regulation may result in various consequences. While the Regulation does not explicitly state offences or penalties for breaches, non-compliance could lead to disputes regarding salary, classification, and advancement, potentially resulting in administrative or legal challenges. The Governor-General and the Commissioner bear the responsibility of ensuring the Regulation's proper implementation and resolving any arising disputes.

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