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STATUTORY RULES

1970 No.

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 twelfth day of June, 1970.

Chairman.

Commissioner.

Deputy of a 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 June, 1970.

Paul Hasluck

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Prime Minister.

Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†

Salaries payable to officers of the Third Division.

1. Regulation 105 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (9.) and inserting in its stead the table set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations.

First Schedule.

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

(2.) Part II. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting Group 443.

Fourth Schedule.

3. Part I. of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting Group 26aa and inserting in its stead the following group:—

“ Group 26aa

Dental Specialist...............................

8,143-8,443-8,743-9,043-9,343”.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1970.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1970, No. 7, and see also Statutory Rules 1970, Nos. 7, 13, 14, 19, 29, 42, 57 and 58.

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THE SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE Regulation 1.

Table Inserted in Sub-regulation (9.) of Regulation 105 of the Public Service Regulations

Chief Draftsman, Grade 1	Senior Postal Officer, Grade 1
Chief Draftsman, Grade 2	Senior Postal Officer, Grade 2
Chief Draftsman, Grade 3	Senior Technical Officer, Grade 1
Chief Draftsman, Grade 4	Senior Technical Officer, Grade 2
Chief Illustrator	Senior Technical Officer, Grade 3
Chief Technical Officer	Senior Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 1
Chief Technical Officer, Grade 1	Senior Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 2
Chief Technical Officer, Grade 2	Senior Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 3
Chief Technical Officer, Grade 3	Senior Technical Officer (Meteorology), Grade 1
Chief Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 1	Senior Technical Officer (Meteorology), Grade 2
Chief Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 2	Senior Technical Officer (Surveying), Grade 1
Chief Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 3	Senior Technical Officer (Surveying), Grade 2
Communications Officer	Supervising Draftsman
Controller (Buildings)	Supervisor (Telegraph), Grade 1
Controller of Drafting Services	Supervisor (Telegraph), Grade 2
Drafting Assistant, Grade 1	Supervisor-in-training (Mail)
Drafting Assistant, Grade 2	Technical Assistant, Grade 1
Draftsman, Grade 1	Technical Assistant, Grade 2
Draftsman, Grade 2	Technical Officer, Grade 1
Flight Service Officer, Grade 1	Technical Officer, Grade 2
Flight Service Officer, Grade 2	Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 1
Flight Service Officer, Grade 3	Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 2
Illustrating Assistant, Grade 1	Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory),
Illustrating Assistant, Grade 2	Grade 1
Illustrator, Grade 1	Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory),
Illustrator, Grade 2	Grade 2
Plan Records Assistant, Grade 1	Technical Officer (Meteorology), Grade 1
Plan Records Assistant, Grade 2	Technical Officer (Meteorology), Grade 2
Plan Records Officer	Technical Officer (Surveying), Grade 1
Postal Clerk	Technical Officer (Surveying), Grade 2
Postal Officer, Grade 3	Telegraphist
Postal Officer, Grade 4	Traffic Officer-in-training
Principal Technical Officer, Grade 1	Trainee Draftsman
Principal Technical Officer, Grade 2	Trainee Engineer
Principal Technical Officer (Meteorology)	Trainee Technical Officer (Buildings)
Senior Draftsman	Trainee Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory)
Senior Illustrator, Grade 1	Trainee Technical Officer (Meteorology)
Senior Illustrator, Grade 2	Trainee Technical Officer (Surveying)
Senior Mail Officer

SECOND SCHEDULE Regulation 2 (1.).

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

Omit Group 23.

Omit Group 33.

Omit Group 53.

Omit Group 85.

Omit Group 101, insert the following group:—

Group 101

Dental Mechanic..................................	2,980-3,070-3,160-3,280
Senior Dental Mechanic.............................	3,485-3,605

Omit Group 130.

Second Schedule—continued

After Group 131, insert the following groups:—

Group 131a

Foreman (Aircraft), Grade D........................	4,173-4,285-4,397
Foreman (Aircraft), Grade C........................	4,617-4,754-4,892
Foreman (Aircraft), Grade B........................	5,111-5,270
Foreman (Aircraft), Grade A........................	5,501-5,660

Group 131b

Foreman (Building Trades), Grade D...................	4,173-4,285-4,397
Foreman (Building Trades), Grade C...................	4,617-4,754-4,892
Foreman (Building Trades), Grade B...................	5,111-5,270
Foreman (Building Trades), Grade A...................	5,501-5,660

Group 131c

Foreman (Clothing Trades), Grade D...................	4,173-4,285-4,397
Foreman (Clothing Trades), Grade C...................	4,617-4,754-4,892
Foreman (Clothing Trades), Grade B...................	5,111-5,270
Foreman (Clothing Trades), Grade A...................	5,501-5,660

Group 131d

Foreman (Explosives), Grade D......................	4,173-4,285-4,397
Foreman (Explosives), Grade C......................	4,617-4,754-4,892
Foreman (Explosives), Grade B......................	5,111-5,270
Foreman (Explosives), Grade A......................	5,501-5,660

Group 131e

Foreman (Metal Trades), Grade D.....................	4,173-4,285-4,397
Foreman (Metal Trades), Grade C.....................	4,617-4,754-4,892
Foreman (Metal Trades), Grade B.....................	5,111-5,270
Foreman (Metal Trades), Grade A.....................	5,501-5,660

Group 131f

Foreman (Services), Grade D........................	3,661-3,773-3,885
Foreman (Services), Grade C........................	4,160-4,298-4,434
Foreman (Services), Grade B........................	4,803-4,940
Foreman (Services), Grade A........................	5,088-5,258

After Group 132, insert the following group:—

Group 132a

Foreman (Vehicle Industry), Grade D..................	4,173-4,285-4,397
Foreman (Vehicle Industry), Grade C..................	4,617-4,754-4,892
Foreman (Vehicle Industry), Grade B..................	5,111-5,270
Foreman (Vehicle Industry), Grade A..................	5,501-5,660

After Group 147, insert the following group:—

Group 147a

Housing Inspector...............................	4,388-4,521-4,652-4,784
Senior Housing Inspector..........................	5,059-5,190

Omit Group 149.

Omit Group 156, insert the following group:—

Group 156

Inspector—

Department of Education and Science................

4,100-4,236-4,372-4,508

Omit Group 158, insert the following group:—

Group 158

Department of the Interior—

Community Services Section—

Inspector.................................	2,965-3,064-3,163-3,262- 3,361-3,460
Superintendent.............................	4,953-5,103-5,253-5,403

Omit Group 164.

Omit Group 167, insert the following group:—

Group 167

Inspector (Orchards and Fruit).......................	3,453-3,563-3,673-3,783-3,893
Senior Inspector (Orchards and Fruit)..................	4,243-4,393

Second Schedule—continued

Omit Group 168.

Omit Croup 171.

Omit Group 312.

Omit Group 336.

Omit Group 361.

Omit Group 365.

Omit Group 374, insert the following group:—

Group 374

Department of Civil Aviation—

Lines School—

Technical Instructor..........................	3,890-4,020-4,150-4,280
Senior Technical Instructor.....................	4,580

After Group 383, insert the following group:—

Group 383aa

Trainee Technical Officer (Buildings)..................	3,177
Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 1.................	3,325-3,450-3,575-3,700- 3,825-3,950-4,075-4,200- 4,325
Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 2.................	4,444-4,604-4,764
Senior Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 1.............	4,924-5,084-5,244
Senior Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 2.............	5,424-5,614-5,804
Senior Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 3.............	5,994-6,184
Chief Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 1.............	6,374-6,564
Chief Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 2.............	6,754-6,944
Chief Technical Officer (Buildings), Grade 3.............	7,134-7,324
Controller (Buildings).............................	8,224

After Group 383b, insert the following group:—

Group 383c

Trainee Technical Officer (Surveying)..................	3,177
Technical Officer (Surveying), Grade 1.................	3,325-3,450-3,575-3,700- 3,825-3,950-4,075-4,200- 4,325
Technical Officer (Surveying), Grade 2.................	4,444-4,604-4,764
Senior Technical Officer (Surveying), Grade 1............	4,924-5,084-5,244
Senior Technical Officer (Surveying), Grade 2............	5,424-5,614-5,804

Omit Group 407a, insert the following group:—

Group 407a

Trainee Technical Officer (Engineering)................	3,177
Trainee Technical Officer (Science)...................	3,177

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Overview

The Public Service Regulations 1970 are statutory rules enacted to provide for the administration of the Public Service Act 1922–1968. These regulations were made by the Public Service Board under the authority conferred upon it by the Act. They were subsequently approved by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The objective of these regulations is to establish the framework for the remuneration and classifications of officers within the public service, ensuring consistency and fairness in the payment of salaries. The regulations address the need to update and refine salary scales and job classifications to reflect changes in the public service structure and the evolving demands of various roles. The Public Service Regulations 1970, as amended, detail specific amendments to the salary scales and classifications for various positions within the public service. These amendments include updates to the salary bands for officers in the Third Division, the introduction of new job classifications, and the reclassification of existing positions to better align with current job responsibilities and market conditions. By doing so, the regulations aim to maintain an efficient, equitable, and effective public service system.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968 apply to officers within the Australian Public Service, specifically those listed in the schedules of the Regulations. These amendments concern the adjustment of salaries and classifications for various roles within the public service, including technical officers, postal officers, and other specialised positions. The scope of the Regulations extends to the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring a uniform approach to salary and classification across federal public service entities. The Regulations include detailed amendments to specific salary scales and classifications, as evidenced by the insertions and omissions in the various schedules. Notably, the Regulations do not specify exclusions or exemptions, implying that the amendments apply broadly to the affected positions unless otherwise stated in subordinate instruments. The amendments are effective as per the approval and notification process outlined in the text, with the Regulations receiving formal approval from the Governor-General.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this statutory rules document pertain to amendments of the Public Service Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922–1968. Regulation 105, for example, is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (9) and inserting a new table that outlines specific salary scales for various roles within the public service (Regulation 1, First Schedule). Additionally, Part I of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting certain groups and inserting new groups, detailing salary scales for roles such as Foreman (Aircraft), Foreman (Building Trades), and others (Regulation 2(1), Second Schedule). These regulations impose certain obligations on the parties governed by them, primarily focusing on the accurate and updated dissemination of salary scales for various positions within the public service. These amendments ensure that the compensation for specific roles is properly documented and adhered to, providing a clear framework for remuneration in the public sector. The obligation extends to the Public Service Board to ensure these regulations are implemented effectively and in accordance with the Public Service Act 1922–1968. Breach of these regulations could potentially lead to civil or administrative consequences, though the specific offences, penalties, or consequences are not explicitly detailed within the text of this statutory rules document. The penalties for breaches of public service regulations would typically be determined by the applicable provisions of the Public Service Act 1922–1968 or other relevant legislation, which might include fines, corrective actions, or other administrative measures. The maximum penalties, if applicable, would depend on the nature and severity of the breach as well as the specific provisions of the governing act or regulation.

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