Employment of Persons in a Civil Capacity in Connexion with the Department of Defence Under Section 63 Sub-sections 1 and 2 of the Defence Act Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1918. No. 309.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1918.

Regulations for the Employment of Persons in a Civil Capacity in connexion with the Department of Defence—Amendments.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1918, to come into operation on and from the first day of September, 1918.

Dated this twentieth day of November, 1918.

R. M. FERGUSON,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

G. F. PEARCE,

Minister of State for Defence.

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REGULATIONS FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS IN A CIVIL CAPACITY IN CONNEXION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE—AMENDMENTS.

Amend regulation 74 (1) by omitting Tables “A” and “B” and inserting the following in lieu thereof:—

Table A.

Grade.

Salary.

Amount of Increment.

Remarks.

Minimum.

Maximum.

 

£

£

£

 

A

39

65

13

Annual increment.

B

78

150

12

 „ „

I.

156

168

6

 „ „

II.

174

204

6

 „ „

III.

210

246

…

 

IV.

252

276

…

 

Table B.

Office.

Grade.

Salary.

Amount of Increment.

Remarks.

Minimum.

Maximum.

 

 

£

£

£

 

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

II.

…

204

…

 

 „ Senior.......

III.

234

246

…

 

 „ „ ..........

IV.

252

276

…

 

Armourer-Assistant.......

II.

…

180

…

 

Artisan................

II.

186

192

6

 

* To be advanced to next grade after one year’s satisfactory service at maximum.

The minimum and maximum rates shown indicate the limits of pay for each position, and the amount of increment shown is the amount which ordinarily will be granted, but in special circumstances an employee may be paid at any rate of pay within the limits prescribed for his position.


Table “B”—continued.

Office.

Grade.

Salary.

Amount of Increment.

Remarks.

Minimum.

Maximum.

 

 

£

£

£

 

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

B

78

150

12*

 

 „ ............

I.

156

168

6

 

 „ Senior........

II.

174

192

6

Advancement beyond £180 to be dependent upon efficiency.

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

II.

…

198

…

 

Blacksmith’s Striker.........

I.

156

168

6

 

Boiler Attendant............

I.

156

168

6

 

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

I.

156

168

6

 

 „ ............

II.

174

192

6

 

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

II.

…

192

…

 

Examiner of Stores, Assistant...

II.

186

198

6

 

 „ ............

III.

210

246

…

 

 „ ............

IV.

252

276

…

 

Gardener.................

I.

156

162

6

 

Laboratory Assistant.........

III.

210

246

…

 

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

I.

156

162

6

 

Messenger, Junior...........

A

39

65

13*

 

 „ ............

B

78

150

12*

 

 „ ............

I.

156

168

6

 

 „ Senior........

II.

174

192

6

 

 „ Orderly.......

III.

210

246

…

 

 „ Ministerial.....

II.

174

198

6

 

 „ „............

III.

210

246

…

 

Printer..................

I.

156

168

6

 

 „ ............

II.

174

192

6

 

Ranger..................

I.

162

168

6

 

Range Assistant............

I.

156

162

6

 

Range Foreman............

II.

174

192

6

 

 „ „............

III

….

210

…

 

 „ Clerk.........

III.

210

246

…

 

 „ „............

IV.

252

276

…

 

 „ Superintendent..

III.

210

246

…

 

Storeman, Assistant.........

I.

162

168

6

To apply to employees previously designated Storeman, except where otherwise determined.

 „ „............

II.

174

180

6

 

 „ Senior........

II.

186

198

6

 

 „ Foreman......

III.

210

246

…

 

 „ Magazine Assistant

I.

156

168

6

 

 „ „............

II.

174

180

6

 

 „ Senior........

II.

186

198

6

 

 „ Foreman......

III.

210

246

…

 

Saddler .................

II.

…

180

…

 

Saddler in Charge...........

II.

…

192

…

 

Saddler and Harness Maker....

II.

…

180

…

 

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

II.

…

180

…

 

Sailmaker in Charge.........

II.

…

192

…

 

Telephonist, Junior..........

A

52

65

13*

 

 „ ............

B

78

138

12

 

 „ Senior........

I.

156

168

6

 

Typist, Junior..............

B

78

150

12*

 

 „ ............

I.

156

168

6

 

 „ Senior........

II.

174

192

6

 

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

I.

156

162

6

 

* To be advanced to next Grade after one year’s satisfactory service at maximum.

The minimum and maximum rates shown indicate the limits of pay for each position, and the amount of increment shown is the amount which ordinarily will be granted, but in special circumstances an employee may be paid at any rate of pay within the limits prescribed for his position.

Amend regulation 76 as follows:—

Delete paragraph (1) and insert the following in lieu thereof:—

“(1). Every employee of the General Division who has attained the age of twenty-one years shall be entitled to receive a salary of at least £138 per annum if unmarried and £156 per annum if married.”

Cancel paragraph (2).

Omit figure “(3)” against last paragraph and insert figure “(2)”.

After regulation 78 insert the following new regulation:—

“78a. In special circumstances the Secretary may grant an allowance to any employee who is required to perform, for a period exceeding one month in any twelve months, the duties of a position higher than that to which he has been appointed, or who is required to regularly attend for duty outside ordinary hours.”

 

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

Overview

The Regulations for the Employment of Persons in a Civil Capacity in connexion with the Department of Defence—Amendments, enacted as Statutory Rules 1918 No. 309 under the Defence Act 1903-1918, were introduced to address the need for updated salary and employment conditions for civilian staff working within the Department of Defence. The regulations, made by the Governor-General in accordance with advice from the Federal Executive Council, were designed to provide clearer guidelines on salaries and increments for various positions, as well as to allow for special allowances under certain circumstances. This legislative instrument aimed to ensure fair compensation and adequate remuneration for civilian employees within the Department of Defence, reflecting the evolving nature of their roles and responsibilities during that period.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules of 1918, No. 309, under the Defence Act 1903-1918, provide for the regulation of the employment of persons in a civil capacity within the Department of Defence. These regulations amend the previous salary structures and employment conditions for various positions, specifically updating the salary grades and increments for different roles. The amendments affect civil employees within the Department of Defence, establishing specific salary brackets and increments for various positions, such as Armourers, Artisans, and Messengers, among others. The regulations also detail conditions under which employees may receive higher pay rates or allowances, such as performing duties of a higher position or working outside ordinary hours. These provisions are intended to ensure fair compensation and proper grading within the Department of Defence. The regulations apply across the Commonwealth of Australia, overseen by the Governor-General and the Minister of State for Defence. While the primary focus is on civil employees within the Department of Defence, the regulations may be further interpreted or applied through subordinate instruments as deemed necessary by the Department.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations pertain to the amendment of salary scales and allowances for civil employees of the Department of Defence. Regulation 74 has been amended to replace the previous salary tables with new ones that specify the minimum and maximum pay rates and increments for various positions (reg 74). Regulation 76 has been altered to establish a minimum salary requirement for employees in the General Division, depending on their marital status and age (reg 76(1)). Additionally, a new regulation 78a has been introduced, allowing the Secretary to grant special allowances to employees who perform duties beyond their appointed positions or regularly work outside ordinary hours (reg 78a). These Regulations impose specific obligations on the Department of Defence and its employees. The Department must ensure that all civil employees are compensated according to the new salary scales and increments specified in regulation 74. Employees in the General Division must meet the minimum salary requirements set out in regulation 76(1), which vary based on age and marital status. Furthermore, the Secretary is obligated to assess and potentially grant special allowances as stipulated in regulation 78a, considering the nature and duration of the duties performed by the employees. Breach of these Regulations may result in various consequences, although specific offences and penalties are not explicitly detailed within the text. Employees who do not receive the minimum salary as outlined in regulation 76(1) may have grounds to contest their compensation, potentially leading to administrative or legal action. Similarly, if the Secretary fails to properly assess and grant special allowances in accordance with regulation 78a, employees could seek redress for perceived unfair treatment. The precise legal ramifications and penalties for non-compliance, however, are not explicitly stated in the Regulations.

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