Public Service Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1960. No. 89.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1960.*

THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1960, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.

Dated this seventeenth day of October, 1960.

W. E. DUNK

Chairman.

K. E. GRAINGER

Commissioner.

J. E. COLLINGS

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-seventh day of October, 1960.

DUNROSSIL

Governor-General.

By His Excellency's Command,

A. R. DOWNER

for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.

AMENDMENTS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONS.†

Commencement.

1.—(1.) Regulations 4, 5, 6 and 7 of these Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the eleventh day of August, 1960.

(2.) Regulations 2, 3, 8 and 9 of these Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the eighth day of September, 1960.

Salaries payable to officers of the Second or Third Division.

2. Regulation 104 of the Public Service Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (8.) the figures “£655” and inserting in their stead the figures “£685”; and

(b) by omitting from paragraph (b) of that sub-regulation the figures “£532” and inserting in their stead the figures “£562”.

Salaries of officers of the Fourth Division.

3. Regulation 106 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from Item 5 of the table in sub-regulation (5.) the figures “303”, “363”, “407”, “455” and “503” and inserting in their stead the figures “308”, “373”, “422”, “475” and “528”, respectively.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 28th October, 1960.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1960, No. 12, and see also Statutory Rules 1960, Nos. 18, 33 and 73.

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Salaries of officers of the Fourth Division.

4. Regulation 106 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the table from sub-regulation (10.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—

Designation of Office.

Scale of Rates of Annual Salary.

Apprentice ...........................

£324–£380–£572–£712–£734

Cycle Mechanic-in-training ................

£324–£380–£572–£734

Technician-in-training ...................

£324–£380–£572–£712–£785–£811

Technician-in-training (Radio) ..............

£324–£380–£572–£712–£785–£811

Salaries of officers of the Fourth Division.

5. Regulation 106 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the table from sub-regulation (11.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—

Age of Officer.

Rate of Annual Salary of Apprentice.

Rate of Annual Salary of Cycle Mechanic-in-training.

Rate of Annual Salary of Technician-in-training, Technician-in-training (Radio).

 

£

£

£

Under 17 years ........................

324

324

324

17 years .............................

324

380

324

18 years .............................

380

572

380

19 years .............................

572

572

572

20 years.............................

712

572

712

21 years and over ......................

734

734

785

Salaries of officers of the Fourth Division.

6. Regulation 106 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the table from sub-regulation (12.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—

Office.

Period of Service.

Rate of Annual Salary.

 

 

£

1. Apprentice; Technician-in-training; or Technician-in-training (Radio)

Less than two years .....................

324

Two years but less than three years ...........

380

Three years but less than four years ..........

572

 

Four years or more .....................

712

2. Cycle Mechanic-in-training .....

Less than one year ......................

324

 

One year but less than two years ............

380

 

Two years or more .....................

572

Variation of salaries.

7. Regulation 106A of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the table from sub-regulation (5.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—

Rate of Annual Salary.

Amount of Increase.

£

£

324

54

380

63

572

94

712

102

Conditions of transfer from Fourth Division to Third Division.

8. Regulation 112 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the figure “£385” and inserting in its stead the figure “£400”.

9. The First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting designation numbers 601 and 602 and the particulars opposite to those numbers;

(b) by omitting designation numbers 60, 336 and 723 and the particulars opposite to each of those numbers and inserting in their stead, respectively, the following designation numbers and particulars:—

“60

Assistant Supervisor (Gardens and Grounds) .......................................................

£849–£875–£900”,

“336

Officer-in-charge (Photography and Plan Production)

Air .......................

Technical Services ...............

£1,130–£1,168–£1,206

 

 

Postmaster-General’s ...........

Engineering—

 

 

 

 

Central Office ................

£1,270–£1,308

 

 

 

New South Wales .............

£1,334–£1,372

 

 

 

Victoria ....................

£1,206–£1,244

 

 

 

Queensland and South Australia

£1,130–£1,168–£1,206

 

 

Works .....................

Head Office ...................

£1,219–£1,257”, and

“723

Supervisor (Female) ............

Air .......................

Supply and Equipment ............

£976–£1,014

 

 

Army ......................

Adjutant-General’s ...............

£848–£886

 

 

Civil Aviation ................

Air Transport ...................

£784–£823–£861

 

 

External Affairs ...............

External Communications ..........

£925

 

 

Navy ......................

New South Wales ................

£848–£886

 

 

Postmaster-General’s ...........

Telephone, Telegraph.............

£835–£874–£912

 

 

Prime Minister’s ..............

Office of Public Service Board .......

£1,001–£1,039–£1,078–£1,116–£1,154

 

 

Supply .....................

Central Drawing Office, Maribyrnong

£835–£874–£912–£950

 

 

Treasury ...................

Statistician’s—

 

 

 

 

Australian Capital Territory .......

£1,001–£1,039

 

 

 

New South Wales .............

£1,039–£1,078

 

 

 

Taxation—Sales Tax, Victoria .......

£784–£823–£861”;

(c) by inserting after designation number 407 the following numbers and particulars:—

“407A

Searcher, Grade 1 .........................................................................

£875–£913–£951–£989–£1,028

  407B

Searcher, Grade 2 .........................................................................

£1,040–£1,079–£1,117

  407c

Searcher, Grade 3 .........................................................................

£1,117–£1,155–£1,193

  407D

Searcher, Grade 4.........................................................................

£1,193–£1,232–£1,270”; and

(d) by inserting after designation number 608 the following numbers and particulars:—

“608A

Technical Officer, Grade 1 ...................................................................

£1,257–£1,295–£1,346–£1,397–£1,448

  608B

Technical Officer, Grade 2 ....................................................................

£1,461–£1,512–£1,563”.

 

Overview

The Public Service Regulations 1960, enacted by the Public Service Board and approved by the Governor-General, were introduced to update the salary scales for various positions within the Commonwealth Public Service as per the Public Service Act 1922-1960. These regulations address the need to adjust salaries in response to economic changes and to ensure fair remuneration for public servants. The amendments include changes to the salary scales for officers in the Second and Third Divisions, as well as the Fourth Division, and modifications to the conditions of transfer from the Fourth Division to the Third Division. The policy objective is to maintain an efficient and competitive public service by ensuring that salaries are reviewed and adjusted appropriately. The Public Service Regulations 1960 were designed to provide a structured framework for the administration of public service salaries, thereby supporting the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the public service. The regulations reflect a commitment to equitable compensation and the need for periodic reviews to align with economic conditions and the cost of living. By enacting these regulations, the Parliament aimed to ensure that public servants receive fair and competitive remuneration, which in turn supports the attraction and retention of skilled personnel within the public sector.

Scope and Application

The Public Service Regulations 1960, enacted under the Public Service Act 1922-1960, govern the administration of public service officers' salaries and conditions of employment within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations apply to officers of the Public Service who are employed in the Second, Third, and Fourth Divisions, as well as to apprentices and trainees in various capacities. The regulations establish salary scales and conditions for these officers, including adjustments to salary rates based on age, period of service, and specific job classifications. Notably, the regulations include amendments to existing salary scales and conditions, such as the adjustment of salary figures for officers in the Second and Third Divisions, as well as the introduction of new salary scales for officers in the Fourth Division. These regulations are applicable nationally across the Commonwealth and are subject to amendment through subordinate instruments, thereby extending or restricting their application as necessary.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1960, as amended, establish various provisions concerning the salaries and conditions of officers within the public service, specifically focusing on officers in the Second, Third, and Fourth Divisions. These regulations include specific amendments to the salaries of officers, as well as the conditions under which their salaries are paid. For example, Regulation 2 amends the salaries of officers in the Second and Third Divisions, increasing their respective annual salaries from £655 to £685 and from £532 to £562. Regulations 3, 4, 5, and 6 detail new salary scales and conditions for officers in the Fourth Division, with specific rates based on the designation of the office and the period of service. The Act imposes several obligations on the parties it governs, including adherence to the new salary scales and conditions as stipulated in the Regulations. Officers within the specified divisions must comply with the new financial terms, and their salaries will be adjusted according to the newly established rates. Additionally, the Act mandates that certain designations and particulars within the First Schedule be amended to reflect the new salary scales and conditions. These amendments ensure that the public service can operate efficiently and fairly, with appropriate remuneration for officers based on their roles and experience. Breach of the Regulations may result in various civil or criminal consequences, although specific penalties are not detailed within the text provided. Generally, failure to comply with public service regulations can lead to disciplinary actions, potential legal repercussions, or financial penalties. In severe cases, non-compliance might result in termination of employment or other significant sanctions imposed by the Public Service Board or relevant authorities. The exact nature and extent of these penalties would be determined based on the specific circumstances of the breach and the relevant laws and regulations in place at the time.

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