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STATUTORY RULES

1969 No.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922–1968.*

THE TUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922–1968, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.

Dated this twelfth day of May, 1969.

Chairman.

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 twenty-ninth day of May, 1969.

Paul Hasluck

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Prime Minister.

Amendments of the Public Service Regulations †

First Schedule.

1. Part I. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations.

First Schedule.

2. Part III. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1969.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1909, No. 12 and see also Statutory Rules 1969, Nos. 12, 13, 16, 17, 25 and 42.

12743/69—Price 10c 6/28.4.69

THE SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE Regulation 1.

Amendments of Part I. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations

Omit Group 8, insert the following Group:—

Group 8

Armourer, Grade 1.............................	2,079-2,137-2,195-2,264
Armourer, Grade 2.............................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Chief Armourer...............................	2,971-3,058-3,145

Omit Group 26, insert the following Group:—

Group 26

Assistant Mechanical Supervisor...................

4,178-4,301-4,424-4,547

Omit Group 54, insert the following Group:—

Group 54

Blacksmith..................................	2,680-2,767-2,855-2,941
Senior Blacksmith, Grade †.......................	3,116-3,203

Omit Group 59, insert the following Group:—

Group 59

Bodymaker..................................	2,535-2,623-2,711-2,798
Senior Bodymaker, Grade 1.......................	2,971-3,059

Omit Group 75, insert the following Group:—

Group 75

Carpenter...................................	2,535-2,623-2,711-2,798
Senior Carpenter, Grade 1........................	2,971-3,059
Senior Carpenter, Grade 2........................	3,171
Foreman Carpenter, Grade 1......................	3,693-3,816
Foreman Carpenter, Grade 2—
Postmaster-General’s Department.................	4,063-4,186-4,309-4,432
Other Departments...........................	3,939-4,063
Foreman Carpenter, Grade 3—
Postmaster-General’s Department.................	4,556-4,679-4,802
Other Departments...........................	4,186-4,309-4,432

Omit Group 98, insert the following Group:—

Group 98

Cycle Mechanic..............................	2,064-2,131-2,189-2,247
Senior Cycle Mechanic, Grade 1....................	2,433-2,521

Omit Group 105

Omit Groups 108, 109 and 110, insert the following Groups:—

Group 108

Electrical Assistant............................

2,194-2,250-2,310-2,366

Group 109

Electrical Fitter and Mechanic.....................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Electrician..................................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Senior Electrical Titter and Mechanic, Grade 1..........	3,086-3,174
Senior Electrical Fitter and Mechanic, Grade 2..........	3,286
Foreman Electrical Fitter and Mechanic, Grade 1.........	3,808-3,931

Group 110

Electroplater (Second Class)......................	2,194-2,250-2,310-2,366
Electroplater (First Class)........................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Senior Electroplater, Grade 1......................	3,086-3,174

First Schedule - continued

Omit Groups 116, 117 and 118, insert the following Groups:—

Group 116

Engraving Machinist (First Class)...................

2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913

Group 117

Estimating Officer.............................	3,722-3,838-3,955
Senior Estimating Officer........................	4,189-4,306-4,423

Group 118

Examiner...................................	2,260-2,340-2,420-2,500
Examiner, Grade 1—
Postmaster-General’s Department.................	2,222-2,280-2,338-2,407
Department of the Army.......................	2,260-2,340-2,420-2,500
Examiner, Grade 2.............................	2,381-2,469-2,555-2,643
Senior Examiner, Grade 1........................	2,643-2,730-2,817
Senior Examiner, Grade 2........................	2,817-2,905-2,993
Chief Examiner...............................	3,167-3,255
Supervising Examiner...........................	3,488-3,605-3,722
Group Inspector, Grade 1—
Ammunition Factory, Footscray..................	3,605-3,722

Omit Groups 120 and 121, insert the following Groups:—

Group 120

Field Assistant...............................

2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913

Group 121

Field Officer—

Postmaster-General’s Department or Department of Supply..

4,186-4,309-4,432

Omit Group 128, insert the following Group:—

Group 128

Machinist (Second Class)........................	2,194-2,250-2,310-2.366
Fitter......................................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Fitter and Turner..............................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Senior Fitter, Grade 1...........................	3,086-3,174
Senior Fitter and Turner, Grade 1...................	3,086-3,174
Senior Fitter and Turner, Grade 2...................	3,286

Omit Group 144, insert the following Group:—

Group 144

Guillotine Operator............................

2,265-2,321-2,381-2,437

Omit Group 161, insert the following Group:—

Group 161

Inspector (Automotive)..........................

3,203-3,291-3,379

Omit Group 173, insert the following Group:—

Group 173

Inspector of Welding...........................

3,291-3,379

Omit Groups 181 and 182, Insert the following Groups:—

Group 181

Instrument Maker.............................	2,907-2,994-3,081-3,167
Senior Instrument Maker, Grade 1—
Department of Civil Aviation....................	3,369-3,471
Other Departments...........................	3,343-3,431

Group 182

Investigation Officer (Printing).....................

4,189-4,306-4,423

Omit Group 210, insert the following Group:—

Group 210

Machinist (Steel Construction).....................

2,034-2,103-2,159-2,219

First Schedule - continued

Omit Groups 212a, 213, 214 and 215, insert the following Groups:—

Group 213

Maintenance Man.................................

2,885

Group 214

Maintenance Mechanic..............................

3,000

Group 215

Maintenance Officer...............................

4,800-4,917-5,034

Group 215a

Maintenance Officer (Electrical).......................

3,604-3,706-3,808-3,931

Omit Group 224, insert the following Group:—

Group 224

Mechanic (Aircraft)................................	3,144-3,232-3,318-3,406
Senior Mechanic (Aircraft)...........................	3,582-3,669
Foreman Mechanic (Aircraft).........................	4.165-4,282
Inspector (Aircraft)................................	4,165-4,282
Senior Inspector (Aircraft)...........................	5,297

Omit Groups 225 and 226, insert the following Groups:—

Group 225

Mechanic (Diesel Engine)............................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Senior Mechanic (Diesel Engine).......................	3,086-3,174

Group 226

Mechanic (Lighthouse)..............................	2,738-2,826-2,913-3,000-3,086
Senior Mechanic (Lighthouse).........................	3,262-3,350
Foreman Mechanic (Lighthouse), Grade 1.................	3,983-4,106
Foreman Mechanic (Lighthouse), Grade 2.................	4,240-4,362
Supervisor, Workshop (Lighthouse).....................	4,486-4,609-4,732

Omit Group 228, insert the following Group:—

Group 228

Mechanic (Quarantine)..............................

2,767-2,853-2,941-3,029

Omit Group 237, insert the following Group:—

Group 237

Model Maker....................................	2,907-2,994-3,081-3,167
Model Maker Checker..............................	3.081-3,167-3,255-3,343
Senior Model Maker. Grade 1.........................	3,343-3,431

Omit Group 241, insert the following Group:—

Group 241

Motor Mechanic..................................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Senior Motor Mechanic, Grade 1.......................	3,086-3,174
Foreman Mechanic (Motor Repair), Grade 1................	3,808-3,931
Foreman Mechanic (Motor Repair), Grade 2—
Department of Civil Aviation.......................	4,178-4,301-4,424-4,547
Department of the Interior-
Central Staff................................	4,178-4,301-4,424-4,547
Northern Territory Administration..................	4,054-4,178
Postmaster-General’s Department....................	4,178-4,301-4,424-4,547
Other Departments..............................	4,054-4,178
Foreman Mechanic (Motor Repair), Grade 3—
Department of Civil Aviation.......................	4,671-4,794-4,917
Postmaster-General’s Department....................	4,671-4,794-4,917
Other Departments..............................	4,301-4,424-4,547
Workshop Supervisor (Mechanical Aids), Grade 1............	4,178-4,301-4,424-4,547
Workshop Supervisor (Mechanical Aids), Grade 2............	4,671-4,794-4,917

Omit Group 257, insert the following Group:—

Group 257

Painter........................................	2,535-2,623-2,711-2,798
Senior Painter, Grade 1..............................	2,971-3,059
Senior Painter, Grade 2..............................	3,171

First Schedule - continued

Omit Group 261, insert the following Group:—.

Group 261

Pattern Maker....................................

2,907-2,994-3,081-3,167

Omit Groups 265 and 266, insert the following Groups:—

Group 265

Plant Inspector...................................	4,054-4,178-4,301
Senior Plant Inspector..............................	4,547-4,671

Group 266

Plastic Press Operator.................................

2,194-2,250-2,310-2,366

Omit Group 268, insert the following Group:—

Group 268

Plumber........................................	2,535-2,623-2,711-2,798
Senior Plumber, Grade 1.............................	2,971-3,059

Omit Group 269, insert the following Group:—

Group 269

Polisher........................................	2,004-2,064-2,131-2,189
Polisher (First Class)...............................	2,194-2,250-2,310-2,366
Senior Polisher, Grade 1.............................	2,553-2,641

Omit Group 277, insert the following Group:—

Group 277

Process Worker...................................

1,911-1,969-2,036-2,096

Omit Group 284, insert the following Group:—

Group 284

Radio Mechanic (Lighthouse).........................	2,738-2,826-2,913-3,000-3,086
Senior Radio Mechanic (Lighthouse)....................	3,262-3,350
Supervising Radio Technician (Lighthouse), Grade 2..........	4,161-4,278-4,395-4,512

Omit Group 290, insert the following Group:—

Group 290

Refrigeration Mechanic.............................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Senior Refrigeration Mechanic, Grade 1..................	3,086-3,174

Omit Group 296, insert the following Group:—

Group 296

Sandblaster.....................................

1,879-1,937-2,004-2,064

Omit Group 298, insert the following Group:—

Group 298

Scheduling Officer................................	4,189-4,306-4,423
Senior Scheduling Officer............................	4,656-4,773-4,890

Omit Groups 317 and 318, insert the following Groups:—

Group 317

Senior Technician (Mail)............................

3,086-3,174

Group 318

Sheetmetal Worker (Second Class)......................	2,194-2,250-2,310-2,366
Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)........................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Senior Sheetmetal Worker, Grade 1.....................	3,086-3,174

Omit Groups 322 and 323, insert the following Groups:—

Group 322

Signwriter......................................	2,535-2,623-2,711-2,798
Senior Painter and Signwriter, Grade 1...................	2,971-3,059
Senior Signwriter, Grade 1...........................	2,971-3,059
Senior Signwriter, Grade 2...........................	3,171

Group 323

Specifications Officer...............................	4,072-4,189-4,306
Senior Specifications Officer..........................	4,540-4,656-4,773

First Schedule—continued

Omit Group 331, insert the following Group:—

Group 331

Structural Steel Tradesman.......................

2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913

Omit Group 349.

After Group 359, insert the following Group:—

Group 359a

Supervisor (Communications).....................

3,353

Omit Groups 391 and 392, insert the following Groups:—

Group 391

Postmaster-General’s Department—
Technician-in-training (Telecommunications).........	2,863
Technician (Telecommunications).................	2,738-2,826-2,963-3,090-3,217-3,344-3,471
Senior Technician (Telecommunications)............	3,783-3,913-4,043
Supervising Technician (Telecommunications), Grade 1..	4,343-4,473-4,603
Supervising Technician (Telecommunications), Grade 2..	4,953-5,083
Supervising Technician (Telecommunications), Grade 3..	5,433-5,613
Supervising Technician (Telecommunications), Grade 4..	6,003
Supervisor (Workshops) (Telecommunications), Grade 2.	4,953-5,083
Supervisor (Workshops) (Telecommunications), Grade 3.	5,433-5,613

Group 392

Technician (Tradesman).........................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Senior Technician (Tradesman)....................	3,086-3,174
Supervising Technician (Tradesman), Grade 1...........	3,808-3,931
Supervisor (Workshops) (Tradesman), Grade 4..........	5,163
Supervisor (Workshop) (Tradesman), Grade 5...........	5,409

Omit Group 398, insert the following Group:—

Group 398

Technician (Toolmaker).........................	2,907-2,994-3,081-3,167
Toolmaker..................................	2,907-2,994-3,081-3,167
Toolmaker Checker............................	3,081-3,167-3,255-3,343
Senior Toolmaker, Grade 1.......................	3,343-3,431
Foreman Toolmaker, Grade 1......................	4,068-4,191
Foreman Toolmaker, Grade 2—....................
Postmaster-General’s Department.................	4,437-4,560-4,684-4,807

Omit Group 401, insert the following Group:—

Group 401

Tradesman (Radio)............................

2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913

Omit Group 412, insert the following Group:—

Group 412

Trimmer (Motor Body)..........................

2,535-2,623-2,711-2,798

Omit Group 416, insert the following Group:—

Group 416

Watch and Clock Maker.........................	2,907-2,994-3,081-3,167
Senior Watch and Clock Maker, Grade 1..............	3,343-3,431

Omit Group 419, insert the following Group:—

Group 419

Welder (First Class)............................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Welder (Special Class)..........................	2,743-2,830-2,918-3,005
Senior Welder, Grade 1..........................	3,086-3,174

Omit Group 426, insert the following Group:—

Group 426

Workshops Assistant, Grade 1.....................	2,004-2,064-2,131-2,189
Workshops Assistant, Grade 2.....................	2,194-2,250-2,310-2,366
Workshops Assistant, Grade 3.....................	2,391-2,460-2,519-2,577
Senior Workshops Assistant.......................	2,751-2,839

SECOND SCHEDULE Regulation 2.

Amendment of Part III. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations

Omit item 54, insert the following item:—

“ 54	Technician’s Assistant.........	Under 17 years........	1,124	1,068
		17 years............	1.364	1,206
		18 years............	1,590	1,377
		19 years............	1,830	1,539
		20 years............	2,048	1,686 ”

Printed for the Government of the Commonwealth by W. G. Murray at the
Government Printing Office, Canberra

Overview

The Public Service Regulations 1969, made under the Public Service Act 1922–1968, were enacted to provide detailed rules governing the administration and management of the Commonwealth Public Service. This legislation was introduced to address the need for comprehensive regulations to oversee the salaries, classifications, and working conditions of various public service roles. The Public Service Board, acting in accordance with the authority conferred by the Public Service Act, created these regulations. The objective of these regulations is to ensure efficient and effective public service operations by clearly defining the roles, responsibilities, and remuneration of public service employees. The regulations were approved by the Governor-General and subsequently notified in the Commonwealth Gazette.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922–1968 apply to the public service of the Commonwealth of Australia, impacting public service employees within federal departments and agencies. The geographic scope is national, as it pertains to the federal public service across the Commonwealth. These Regulations amend the Public Service Regulations by revising salary scales and job classifications for various positions within the public service. Specific amendments include adjustments to salary brackets and classifications for roles such as armourers, blacksmiths, carpenters, and mechanics, among others. The Regulations aim to ensure that public service remuneration and job classifications are updated and reflective of current occupational standards and responsibilities. These changes do not introduce new exclusions or exemptions; rather, they refine existing classifications and salary structures. The application of these Regulations is extended through subordinate instruments as necessary to ensure alignment with broader public service reforms and updates.

Key Provisions

The main sections of this legislative instrument (C2004L01406) involve amendments to the Public Service Regulations, specifically targeting Part I and Part III of the First Schedule (Regulations 1 and 2). Regulation 1 introduces amendments to various job groups, updating salary scales and classifications for numerous roles across different departments, including armourers, blacksmiths, cycle mechanics, and others. These changes reflect adjustments to the remuneration packages and roles associated with these classifications, ensuring alignment with current occupational standards and departmental requirements. Regulation 2 modifies the remuneration for Technician’s Assistants under different age brackets, providing a structured salary progression based on years of service. The obligations imposed by these Regulations primarily concern the Public Service Board, which is responsible for the administration and enforcement of these salary amendments. The Board must ensure that the updated classifications and remuneration scales are accurately implemented across relevant departments, and that employees are appropriately informed and compensated according to the new schedules. Departments, in turn, are required to comply with these changes, updating their records and payroll systems to reflect the new salary structures. Failure to adhere to these Regulations could result in non-compliance with public service standards and potential disputes regarding employee remuneration. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the text, breaches of public service regulations generally carry implications such as financial discrepancies, legal challenges from affected employees, and administrative penalties. In severe cases, non-compliance might lead to disciplinary actions against public service officials responsible for oversight and implementation. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as relevant labour laws and public service regulations.

Area of Law: Administrative Law; Public Sector Management
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Licensing & Registration; Regulatory Standards

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