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STATUTORY RULES

1969 No. 61

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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 first day of April, 1969.

F. H. WHEELER

Chairman.

J. E. COLLINGS

Commissioner.

A. B. McFARLANE

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 eighteenth day of April, 1969.

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

B. M. SNEDDEN
Minister of State for Immigration for and
on behalf of the Prime Minister.

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Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†

First Schedule.

1.—(1.) Part I. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is First schedule, amended as set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations.

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

Fourth Schedule.

2. Part I. of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the Third Schedule to these Regulations.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1 May 1969.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1969, No. 12 and see also Statutory Rules 1969, Nos. 12, 13, 16, 17, 25, 42 and 56.

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THE SCHEDULES

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FIRST SCHEDULE

Regulation 1 (1.).

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

Omit Group 57, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 57

Boatshed Officer.............................

3,086-3,174

Omit Group 68, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 68

Cable Recorder..............................

2,662-2,749-2,879-2,967

Omit Group 148, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 148

Hydrometer Tester............................

2,907-2,994-3,081-3,167-3,254

After Group 177, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 177a

Instructor (Metalwork).........................

3,286-3,374-3,461-3,548

After Group 180a, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 180b

Instructor (Woodwork).........................

3,171-3,259-3,346-3,433

Omit Groups 199, 200 and 200a insert the following Groups:—

Group 199

Inspector (Radio Line Plant)......................

4,090-4,207-4,324-4,441

Line Inspector...............................

4,090-4,207-4,324-4,441

Group 200

Lineman-in-training...........................

2,141

Lineman, Grade 1.............................

2,263-2,327-2,400

Lineman, Grade 2.............................

2,662-2,724-2,787

Line Foreman, Grade 1.........................

3,119-3,354

Line Foreman, Grade 2.........................

3,624

Group 200a

Lines Assistant, Grade 2........................

2,111-2,171-2,235

Omit Group 205, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 205

Locksmith.................................

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

Senior Locksmith, Grade 1.......................

3,086-3,174

After Group 224, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 224a

Mechanic (Civil Aviation).......................

2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913-3,033

Senior Mechanic (Civil Aviation)..................

3,206-3,294

Supervising Mechanic (Civil Aviation), Grade 1........

3,931-4,054

Supervising Mechanic (Civil Aviation), Grade 2........

4,301-4,424-4,547-4,670

Supervising Mechanic (Civil Aviation), Grade 3........

4,794-4,917-5,040

Omit Group 239, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 239

Motor Driver—

 

Postmaster-General’s Department.................

2,242-2,300-2,369-2,428

Other Departments...........................

2,184-2,242-2,300-2,369

Senior Motor Driver...........................

2,381-2,440

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

2,730-2,817-2,905

 

Omit Group 333

 

First Schedulecontinued

Omit Group 353, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 355

Supervisor, Grade 1—

 

Postmaster-General’s Department—

 

Phonograms and Telephones...................

3,226-3,343

Supervisor, Grade 2—

 

Postmaster-General’s Department—

 

Phonograms and Telephones...................

3,458-3,575-3,692

Omit Groups 376 and 377, insert the following Groups:—

 

Group 376

Department of the Interior—

 

Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology—

 

Technical Instructor, Grade 1..................

3,255-3,372-3,488-3,605-3,722

Technical Instructor, Grade 2..................

4,243-4,363-4,483-4,603

Senior Instructor (Observer)...................

4,773

Group 377

Postmaster-General’s Department—

 

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

Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 2...............

4,732-4,850

Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 3...............

5,025

Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 4...............

5,200

Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 5...............

5,375

Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 6...............

5,549

Omit Group 385, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 385

Technician (Defence)..........................

2,738-2,826-2,963-3,090-3,217-

 

3,344-3,471

Senior Technician (Defence).....................

3,783-3,913-4,043

Supervising Technician (Defence), Grade 1............

4,343-4,473-4,603

Supervising Technician (Defence), Grade 2............

4,953-5,083

Omit Groups 408 and 410, insert the following Groups:—

 

 

Group 408

Transport Foreman............................

3,535-3,651

Group 409

Assistant Transport Officer—

 

Department of the Interior......................

3,430-3,546

Postmaster-General’s Department.................

3,535-3,651

Transport Officer—

 

Department of the Interior......................

4,306-4,423

Postmaster-General’s Department—

 

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

3,098-3,184-3,272

New South Wales—

 

Canberra...............................

2,805-2,893-2,981

Newtown South..........................

3,797-3,914

North Sydney...........................

3,797-3,914

Chippendale............................

4,411-4,528

Queensland, South Australia or Western Australia.....

3,885-4,002

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

4,411-4,528

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SECOND SCHEDULE

Regulation 1 (2.).

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

Omit item 33, insert the following item:—

 

“ 33

 Lineman-in-training………………………………………….

 Under 17 years ..

1,131

. .

 

 

 17 years            ..

1,373

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 18 years            ..

1,600

. .

 

 

 19 years            ..

1,842

. .

 

 

 20 years            ..

2,061

. . ”

 

 

THIRD SCHEDULE

Regulation 2.

Amendment of Part I. of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations

Omit Group 87, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 87

Valuer-in-training............................

2,430-2,565-2,700-2,835-2,970-3,105

Assistant Valuer..............................

3,105-3,255-3,405-3,555

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

4,000 4,230-4,460-4,690-4,920-5,150

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

5,427-5,591-5,756-5,919-6,084

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

6,329-6,534-6,739

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

7,046-7,507-7,967

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

8,193-8,501

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

8,983

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1969 No. 61, enacted under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1968, address the need for updated and comprehensive regulations governing the public service in Australia. These regulations, created by the Public Service Board and subsequently approved by the Governor-General, aim to refine and streamline the existing public service structure. The enacting body, the Public Service Board, exercised its authority to make these regulations subject to the approval of the Governor-General, ensuring adherence to legislative standards. The policy objective behind these amendments is to provide clearer and more specific guidelines for various public service roles, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the public service framework. The regulations introduce amendments to the Public Service Regulations, updating various groups and roles to reflect contemporary public service requirements. These amendments encompass changes to salary scales and the introduction of new roles, ensuring that the public service is equipped to meet the evolving needs of the Australian government. By updating these regulations, the legislation aims to maintain a well-structured and efficient public service that can effectively serve the nation.

Scope and Application

The Public Service Regulations 1969, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, apply to the employees of the Commonwealth public service. This legislation sets out the rules governing the conditions of employment, classification, and remuneration of public service officers across various departments and positions. The scope of the Act encompasses a broad range of roles, from technical positions like Boatshed Officers and Hydrometer Testers to managerial roles such as Transport Officers and Supervisors in different departments like the Postmaster-General’s Department and the Department of the Interior. The regulations detail specific salary scales and classifications for each role, ensuring consistency and fairness in remuneration across the public service. The regulations also outline specific exclusions and thresholds that determine eligibility for certain positions based on age and other criteria, as seen in the classification of Lineman-in-training. The application of these regulations is nationwide, extending to all Commonwealth public service employees, thereby ensuring uniform standards and practices across different states and territories. While the primary Act sets the foundational rules, subordinate instruments may further refine or expand the application of these regulations.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, specifically the Statutory Rules 1969 No. 61, primarily serve to amend the Public Service Regulations by modifying various groups and items within the schedules. For instance, in the First Schedule, Group 57 is omitted and replaced with "Boatshed Officer," and Group 68 is similarly replaced with "Cable Recorder" (Regulation 1 (1.)). Additionally, Group 148 is replaced with "Hydrometer Tester," and new groups such as "Instructor (Metalwork)" and "Instructor (Woodwork)" are inserted (Regulation 1 (1.)). The Second Schedule modifies item 33 to specify salary rates for "Lineman-in-training" based on age (Regulation 1 (2.)). Lastly, the Third Schedule amends Group 87 to include "Valuer-in-training" and other related positions with corresponding salary scales (Regulation 2). These amendments impose specific obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure that the updated classifications and salary scales are applied correctly across relevant departments and roles. Each group and item within the schedules must be adhered to when determining the appropriate classification and remuneration for public service employees. These changes necessitate that departments adjust their records and payroll systems to reflect the new classifications and salary rates, ensuring compliance with the updated regulations. Breach of these regulations could lead to administrative penalties or legal consequences, although specific penalties are not detailed within the text. Non-compliance might result in disciplinary action against the responsible officials or departments, and potentially, financial penalties if the misclassification affects employee entitlements. It is essential for departments to maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to these regulations to avoid any adverse consequences.

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