STATUTORY RULES.
1964. No. 96.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1964.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1964, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this Twentfourth day of July, 1964.
Chairman.
Commissioner.
Commissioner.
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulations.
Dated this thirtieth day of July, 1964.
E. W. WOODWARD
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. G. Gorton
Minister of State for Works
acting for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service Regulations.†
Fourth Schedule.
1. Items 1 and 2 in the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations are amended by omitting the words “the Interior” and inserting in their stead the words “National Development”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 31st July, 1964.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1964, No. 18, and see also Statutory Rules 1964, Nos. 18, 40, 45, 46, 49, 53, 72 and 88.
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Fourth Schedule.
2. The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting Part 6 and inserting in its stead the following Part:—
PART 6: ARCHITECTS. |
17 | Architect, Class 1.............................. | £1,394–£1,500–£1,625–£1,750–£1,890–£2,030–£2,185 |
18 | Architect, Class 2.............................. | £2,315–£2,423–£2,531–£2,639 |
19 | Architect, Class 3.............................. | £2,769–£2,895–£3,021–£3,147 |
20 | Architect, Class 4.............................. | £3,285–£3,411–£3,537 |
21 | Architect, Class 5.............................. | £3,675–£3,812–£3,949 |
Fourth Schedule.
3. The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following Parts:—
PART 43: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS. |
176 | Air Traffic Controller-in-Training................... | £1,000 |
177 | Air Traffic Controller, Grade 1..................... | £1,160–£1,240–£1,320–£1,400–£1,480–£1,560 |
178 | Air Traffic Controller, Grade 2..................... | £1,625–£1,690–£1,755–£1,820 |
179 | Air Traffic Controller, Grade 3..................... | £1,885–£1,950–£2,015–£2,080 |
180 | Air Traffic Controller, Grade 4..................... | £2,160–£2,235–£2,310 |
181 | Air Traffic Controller, Grade 5..................... | £2,390–£2,465–£2,540 |
182 | Air Traffic Controller, Grade 6..................... | £2,630–£2,705–£2,780 |
PART 44: METEOROLOGICAL OFFICERS. |
183 | Meteorological Officer, Grade 1.................... | £1,900–£1,960–£2,020–£2,080 |
184 | Meteorological Officer, Grade 2.................... | £2,140–£2,220–£2,300 |
185 | Meteorological Officer, Grade 3.................... | £2,620–£2,700 |
PART 45: WEATHER OFFICERS. |
186 | Weather Officer, Grade 1........................ | £1,300–£1,360–£1,420–£1,480 |
187 | Weather Officer, Grade 2........................ | £1,600–£1,660–£1,720 |
188 | Weather Officer, Grade 3........................ | £1,840–£1,900–£1,960 |
PART 46: AIRWORTHINESS SURVEYORS. |
189 | Airworthiness Surveyor......................... | £1,907–£1,968–£2,029–£2,090–£2,162 |
190 | Sectional Airworthiness Surveyor................... | £2,306–£2,378–£2,450 |
191 | Senior Airworthiness Surveyor..................... | £2,594–£2,666–£2,738 |
192 | Supervising Airworthiness Surveyor................. | £2,882–£3,025 |
193 | Chief Airworthiness Surveyor..................... | £3,311–£3,454 |
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1964, No. 96, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1964, address the need for updating and restructuring the Public Service Regulations to reflect changes in the governmental framework and to provide more accurate and relevant classifications for public service roles. Enacted by the Public Service Board and approved by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia with advice from the Federal Executive Council, these regulations aim to ensure that the public service is well-organised and appropriately remunerated for its diverse functions. This legislative instrument brings about amendments that include the reclassification of certain roles from "the Interior" to "National Development", and introduces new classifications for roles such as architects, air traffic controllers, meteorological officers, weather officers, and airworthiness surveyors. The policy objective is to maintain an efficient public service by aligning compensation and roles with contemporary governmental needs and responsibilities.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1964 apply to various classes of public servants, including architects, air traffic controllers, meteorological officers, weather officers, and airworthiness surveyors, as specified in the amended Fourth Schedule. These regulations pertain to the remuneration and classifications of these roles within the Commonwealth public service, and they operate on a national level, extending to all areas governed by the Commonwealth of Australia. The amendments primarily focus on adjusting salary scales and introducing new classifications for specific roles, thereby directly affecting the employment conditions and career progression of public servants within these categories. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, but they are subject to the overarching provisions of the Public Service Act 1922-1964, which may include other conditions or limitations pertinent to public service employment. The scope of these regulations can be further extended or specified through subordinate instruments, ensuring that they adapt to the evolving needs of the public service.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of the Statutory Rules 1964, No. 96, which amend the Public Service Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1964, primarily pertain to amendments in the Fourth Schedule. This Schedule has been revised to update references and include new roles. Specifically, sections 1 and 2 modify the existing terms to replace "the Interior" with "National Development" (section 1) and update the salary scales for various classes of architects and introduce new roles such as air traffic controllers, meteorological officers, weather officers, and airworthiness surveyors (section 2). These changes reflect adjustments to job titles and the introduction of new positions within the public service framework.
The obligations imposed by these regulations require public service employees in the newly defined roles to adhere to the specified salary scales and job classifications as outlined in the updated Fourth Schedule. For instance, architects are now categorized into Class 1 to Class 5, each with its respective salary range, while new roles such as air traffic controllers and meteorological officers have defined grades and corresponding remuneration. These amendments necessitate that public service departments implement the new classifications and ensure compliance with the updated salary structures for their respective staff.
Violations of the provisions outlined in these regulations may lead to legal consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the provided text, it is generally understood that non-compliance with public service regulations can result in disciplinary actions, financial penalties, or other legal repercussions depending on the severity and nature of the breach. Typically, such breaches might be addressed under the broader framework of the Public Service Act 1922-1964, which could include fines, suspension, or termination of employment. The exact penalties would be determined by the relevant authorities in accordance with the Act.