Public Service Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES

1966 No. 1

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 seventeenth day of December, 1965.

Chairman.

Commissioner.

Commissioner.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulations.

Dated this seventh day of January, 1966

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency's Command,

MINISTER OF STATE FOR WORKS
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
THE Prime Minister.

Amendments of the Public Service Regulations †

Applications for temporary employment.

1. Regulation 123 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (3.).

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 13 January, 1965.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1965, No. 4, and see also Statutory Rules 1965, Nos. 4, 12, 19, 23, 30, 44, 48, 71, 75, 76, 149, 172 and 176.

15804/65.—Price 9d. (8c) 10/16.12.1965

First Schedule.

2. The First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting designation numbers 178, 371, 379, 446, 653 and 671 and the particulars opposite to each of those numbers and inserting in their stead, respectively, the following designation numbers and particulars:—

" 178

Film Officer ..............

Prime Minister's ..............

National Library of Australia ......

£1,302–£1,345–£1,388

 

 

Repatriation .................

New South Wales and Victoria ....

£1,373–£1,430

 

 

 

Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia  

£1,302–£1,345–£1,388

 

 

 

Tasmania ...................

£1,260–£1,302–£1,345 ",

" 371

Overseer (Mail) ............

Postmaster-General's ...........

..........................

£1,316–£1,359–£1,402 ",

" 379

Overseer (Transport) .........

Postmaster-General's ...........

..........................

£1,018–£1,060–£1,103 ",

" 446

Senior Assistant (Mails) ......

Postmaster-General's ...........

..........................

£1,131 ",

" 653

Supervisor (Property) ........

Interior ....................

Land and Property, South Australia (Adelaide)  

£1,060–£1,103–£1,146–£1,188

 

 

 

Land and Property, South Australia (Woomera)  

£1,060–£1,103–£1,146–£1,188 " and

" 671

Technical Supervisor ........

Attorney-General's ............

Court Reporting, Canberra .......

£1,558–£1,601–£1,658 ".

Fourth Schedule

3.—(1.) The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting items 61, 67, 70 and 71 and inserting in their stead, respectively, the following items:—

" 61

Deputy District Registrar, High Court of Australia, New South Wales....................

£1,469–£1,527–£1,585–£1,643–£1,701–£1,985–£2,124–£2,263–£2,402–£2,541–£2,680 ",

" 67

Registrar in Bankruptcy, Tasmania ..........................................

£1,469–£1,527–£1,585–£1,643–£1,701–£1,985–£2,124–£2,263–£2,402–£2,541–£2,680 ",

" 70

Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy, Queensland ....................................

£1,469–£1,527–£1,585–£1,643–£1,701–£1,985–£2,124–£2,263–£2,402–£2,541–£2,680 ", and

" 71

Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy, South Australia .................................

£1,469–£1,527–£1,585–£1,643–£1,701–£1,985–£2,124–£2,263–£2,402–£2,541–£2,680 ".

(2.) The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is further amended by inserting after Part 15 the following Part:—

" Part 15aCourt Reporters

71a

Reporter ............................................................

£2,490–£2,563–£2,636

71b

Reporter-in-Charge, South Australia and Australian Capital Territory ....................

£2,563–£2,636–£2,709

71c

Senior Reporter .......................................................

£2,636–£2,709–£2,782

71d

Reporter-in-Charge, New South Wales ........................................

£2,928–£3,037

71e

Chief Reporter ........................................................

£3,510–£3,655 ".

(3.) The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is further amended by inserting after Part 29 the following Parts:—

" Part 29aLibrarians

128a

Librarian, Class 1 ......................................................

£1,445–£1,515–£1,625–£1,735–£1,845–£1,955–£2,065

128b

Librarian, Class 2 ......................................................

£2,180–£2,295–£2,410–£2,525

128c

Librarian, Class 3 ......................................................

£2,650–£2,775–£2,900–£3,025

128d

Principal Librarian .....................................................

£3,300–£3,450–£3,600

 

" Part 29b—Library Officers

128e

Library Officer, Grade 1 .................................................

£1,275–£1,350–£1,425–£1,500

128f

Library Officer, Grade 2 .................................................

£1,575–£1,650–£1,725–£1,800

 

" Part 29c—Masters, Mates and Marine Engineers

128G

Third Mate ..........................................................

£1,195–£1,257–£1,319

128h

Second Mate .........................................................

£1,319–£1,381–£1,443

128j

First Mate ...........................................................

£1,443–£1,505–£1,567

128k

Master .............................................................

£2,636

128l

Fourth Engineer .......................................................

£1,195–£1,257–£1,319

128m

Electrical Engineer .....................................................

£1,381–£1,443–£1,505

128n

Third Engineer ........................................................

£1,443–£1,505–£1,567

128p

Second Engineer ......................................................

£1,629–£1,691–£1,753

128q

Chief Engineer ........................................................

£2,417–£2,490–£2,563 ".

(4.) The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is further amended by inserting after Part 50 the following Part:—

" Part 50aValuers

225a

Valuer, Grade 1 .......................................................

£1,540–£1,615–£1,690–£1,765–£1,840–£1,915–£1,990–£2,065

225b

Valuer, Grade 2 .......................................................

£2,200–£2,280–£2,360–£2,440–£2,520

225c

Valuer, Grade 3 .......................................................

£2,640–£2,730–£2,820

225d

Valuer, Grade 4 .......................................................

£2,930–£3,080–£3,230

225e

Chief Valuer, Western Australia ............................................

£3,340–£3,490

225f

Director (Valuations) ...................................................

£3,725 ".

Authority for payment of allowance.

4. The Public Service Board may authorize the payment of an allowance to each officer or employee who, on or after the eighth day of July, 1965, and before the commencement of this regulation, held, or performed the duties of, an office referred to in item 128l, 128m, 128n, 128p or 128q of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations of such an amount as would result in the total remuneration of that officer or employee for the period during which he so held or performed the duties of that office being not less than the total remuneration that would have been payable to that officer or employee in respect of that period if the amendments made by these Regulations had taken effect on the eighth day of July, 1965.

By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Public Service Regulations 1966 were enacted by the Public Service Board, acting under the authority conferred by the Public Service Act 1922-1964. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for updating the remuneration and classification of various public service roles to reflect changes in responsibilities and the economic conditions of the time. The regulations were approved by the Governor-General, following the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and came into effect on 7 January 1966. These amendments aimed to ensure that public service remuneration remained competitive and appropriate for the duties performed, thereby maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the public service.

Scope and Application

The Public Service Regulations, amended by Statutory Rules 1966 No. 1, apply to the officers and employees of the Commonwealth Public Service. These regulations outline various allowances, remunerations, and classifications for different positions within the public service. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, applying to all states and territories within Australia. The amendments primarily adjust salary scales and classifications for various positions, including film officers, overseers, librarians, valuers, and court reporters, among others. The regulations also provide authority for the Public Service Board to authorise payment of allowances to certain officers and employees who held specific positions prior to the commencement of these regulations, ensuring that their remuneration remains consistent with the updated scales. The regulations do not specify exclusions or exemptions, and any further application or restrictions are to be determined through subordinate instruments or specific provisions within the regulations themselves.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1964 (section 1) establish a series of amendments primarily to the remuneration and classifications of various public service roles. The amendments primarily focus on updating salary scales and classifications for specific positions, including Film Officers, Overseers, Senior Assistants, Supervisors, and various Court Reporters, Librarians, Library Officers, Masters, Mates, Marine Engineers, Valuers, and others (regulations 2 and 3). These updates ensure that remuneration aligns with the current market standards and the responsibilities associated with each role. The Regulations impose obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure that the remuneration and classifications for various public service positions are updated and communicated effectively. This includes the authority to authorize payments of allowances to officers or employees whose remuneration would otherwise be affected by these changes, ensuring continuity in their total remuneration (regulation 4). Additionally, the Regulations mandate that the Public Service Board must review and adjust the salary scales and classifications as necessary to reflect changes in the roles and responsibilities of public service employees. The Regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breaches. However, the failure to comply with the updated salary scales and classifications could potentially lead to disputes or legal actions by affected employees regarding their remuneration. The Public Service Board must ensure that all changes are implemented correctly to avoid any such issues. These Regulations are crucial in maintaining fair and competitive remuneration for public service employees, ensuring that their salaries reflect the value and demands of their roles. By updating the classifications and salary scales, the Regulations aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the public service, aligning compensation with the current market standards and the evolving nature of public service roles.

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