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1969 No. 122

REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1968.*

THE PUBLIC 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 twenty-first day of July, 1969.

Commissioner.

I, SIR PAUL MEERNAA CAEDWALLA HASLUCK, 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 eighth day of August, 1969.

Paul Hasluck

Governor-General.

By His Excellency's Command,

Prime Minister.

Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†

First Schedule.

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

Second Schedule.

2. The Second 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 Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1969, No. 12, and see also Statutory Rules 1969, Nos. 12, 13, 16, 17, 25, 42, 56, 61, 62, 83, 86, 87 and 88.

16963/69—PRICE 8c 10/10.6.1969

THE SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE Regulation 1.

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

Omit Group 127, insert the following Group—

Group 127

Fire Protection Officer..........................	4,394–4,511–4,027
After Group 127, insert the following Group—
Group 127a
Fisheries Inspector.............................	2,993–3,079–3,167–3,255–3,343
Senior Fisheries Inspector........................	3,575–3,692–3,809
Omit Group 137, insert the following Group.—
Group 137
Garage Attendant..............................	1,950–2,017–2,077–2,144
Omit Group 153a, insert the following Group–—
Group 155a
Inspecting Officer, Grade 1.......................	3,100–3,200–3,300–3,400–3,500
Inspecting Officer, Grade 2.......................	3,650–3,775–3,900–4,025
Inspecting Officer, Grade 3.......................	4,225–4,385–4,545
Senior Inspecting Officer, Grade 1..................	4,865–5,045–5,225
Senior Inspecting Officer, Grade 2..................	5,405–5,585–5,765
Senior Inspecting Officer, Grade 3..................	5,975–6,185
Omit Group 178, insert the following Group —
Group 178
Instructor (Motor Driving)........................	2,632–2,719
Senior Instructor (Motor Driving)...................	2,864
Omit Group 224, insert the following Group —
Group 224
Mechanic (Aircraft)............................	3,229–3,317–3,403–3,491
Senior Mechanic (Aircraft).......................	3,667–3,754
Foreman Mechanic (Aircraft)......................	4,250–4,367
Inspector (Aircraft)............................	4,250–4,367
Senior Inspector (Aircraft)........................	5,297
Omit Group 226, insert the following Group:—
Group 226
Mechanic (Maritime Aids)........................	2,738–2,826–2,913–3,000–3,120
Senior Mechanic (Maritime Aids)...................	3,296–3,384
Supervisor (Maritime Aids), Grade 1.................	4,030–4,160–4,290
Supervisor (Maritime Aids), Grade 2.................	4,430–4,570–4,710
Supervisor (Maritime Aids), Grade 3.................	4,850–5,000
Omit Group 291, insert the following Group.—
Group 291
Remedial Physical Training Instructor................	2,610–2,740–2,8 70–3,000–3,130– 3,260–3,390–3,520
Senior Remedial Physical Training Instructor, Grade 1.....	3,780–3,910
Senior Remedial Physical Training Instructor, Grade 2.....	4,170–4,300

First Schedule–continued

Omit Groups 373, 374 and 375, insert the following Groups.–
Group 373
Department of Civil Aviation–
Electrical Technical School—
Technical Instructor, Grade 2..................	3,890–4,020–4,150–4,280
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 2.............	4,580
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 3.............	4,980
Group 374
Department of Civil Aviation–
Lines School—
Technical Instructor, Grade 1..................	3,798–3,886–3,973–4,090–4,207
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 1.............	4,441–4,558
Group 375
Department of Civil Aviation—
Radio Technical School—
Technical Instructor, Grade 2..................	4,243–4,363–4,483–4,603
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 1.............	4,903–5,033
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 2.............	5,283
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 3.............	5,583
Omit Group 378, insert the following Group—
Group 378
Postmaster-General's Department–
Technician's School—
Technical Instructor, Grade 2..................	4,243–4,363–4,483–4,603
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 1.............	4,903–5,033
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 2.............	5,283
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 3.............	5,583
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 4.............	5,933
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 5.............	6,283
Omit Group 387a, insert the following Group —
Group 387a
Department of the Interior—
Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology—
Technician (Radio)........................	2,738–2,826–2,963–3,090–3,217– 3,344–3,471
Senior Technician (Radio)....................	3,783–3,913–4,043
Supervising Technician (Radio), Grade 1..........	4,343–4,473–4,603
Supervising Technician (Radio), Grade 2..........	4,953–5,083
Supervising Technician (Radio), Grade 3..........	5,433–5,613
Omit Group 393, insert the following Group:—
Group 393
Technician's Assistant–in–training..................	2,141
Technician's Assistant...........................	2,248–2,336–2,424–2,526
Omit Group 414a, insert the following Group:—
Group 414a
Vehicle Tester, Grade 1.........................	2,847–2,934–3,022–3,109
Vehicle Tester, Grade 2.........................	3,284–3,372
Senior Vehicle Tester...........................	3,897–4,014
Omit Group 429, insert the following Group—
Group 429
Yard Officer.................................	2,399–2,457–2,545

SECOND SCHEDULE Regulation 2.

Amendment of the Second Schedule to the Public Service Regulations

After Item 34, insert the following item:—
34a Mechanic (Maritime Aids)......	1. He shall be paid an allowance at the rate per annum ascertained in accordance with the following table if—
	(a) he has passed the test determined by the Board for the purpose; and
	(b) his rate of annual salary is less than $3,120.
	Salary in Dollars	Allowance in Dollars
	2,738................	88
	2,826–2,913............	87
	3,000................	120

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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1969 No. 122, Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, were enacted to amend the Public Service Regulations, thereby addressing gaps and updating classifications within the public service. The Public Service Board, exercising its authority under the Public Service Act, made these regulations, which were subsequently approved by the Governor-General, Sir Paul Meernaa Caedwalla Hasluck, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The primary objective of these amendments was to revise the salary structures and classifications of various roles within the public service, ensuring they remain relevant and reflective of current market conditions and responsibilities. This legislative instrument highlights the commitment to maintaining an efficient and fair public service system in Australia.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, as approved by the Governor-General, serve to amend various groups and classifications within the Public Service Regulations, primarily focusing on updating salary scales and positions within federal departments and agencies. These amendments apply to public servants employed by the Commonwealth of Australia, including officers and staff across numerous sectors such as fire protection, fisheries, aviation, and maritime aids, among others. The scope of the amendments is confined to the Commonwealth jurisdiction, meaning it affects only federal public servants and not those employed by state or territory governments. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within these regulations, and they do not extend application through subordinate instruments. The changes are comprehensive, revising specific salary groups and introducing new positions where necessary, ensuring that the public service remuneration remains current and reflective of the roles' responsibilities and requirements.

Key Provisions

The key operative sections of these Regulations amend the First and Second Schedules of the Public Service Regulations, as specified in the First and Second Schedules to these Regulations (regulations 1 and 2 respectively). These amendments primarily involve the reclassification of various positions within the public service, including the introduction of new job classifications and the adjustment of salary scales for existing roles. These Regulations impose specific obligations and requirements on the public service entities they govern, particularly in terms of salary and position classifications. For example, the reclassification of roles such as 'Fire Protection Officer', 'Fisheries Inspector', and 'Mechanic (Aircraft)' entails updating personnel records to reflect the new classifications and ensuring that salaries are adjusted accordingly. These changes are designed to ensure that public service roles are compensated fairly and in line with their respective responsibilities and required qualifications. The Regulations themselves do not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or consequences for breach. However, any breach of the Public Service Act 1922-1968 or its regulations, which these amendments fall under, could potentially result in disciplinary actions against public servants, including but not limited to fines, suspension, or termination of employment. The specific penalties for such breaches would be determined under the broader provisions of the Public Service Act and relevant employment laws. The amendments to the First and Second Schedules ensure that the public service operates within a structured and fair framework, with roles and responsibilities clearly defined and appropriately compensated. By updating the classifications and salary scales, these Regulations aim to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the public service, ensuring that personnel are fairly remunerated for their work.

Area of Law: Administrative Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Licensing & Registration

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