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STATUTORY RULES

1968 No. 115

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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 fourteenth day of August, 1968.

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 twenty-sixth day of September, 1968.

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

Fourth Schedule.

2. The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.

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THE SCHEDULES

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FIRST SCHEDULE

Regulation 1.

AMENDMENTS OF THE FIRST SCHEDULE TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONS

After Group 21, insert the following Group:—

Group 21a

Assistant (Estimating)..............................

2,759-2,847-2,934

Omit Group 34, insert the following Group:—

Group 34

Assistant Security Officer...........................

3,313-3,430-3,546-3,663

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 3 October 1968.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1968, No, 11 and see also Statutory Rules 1968, Nos. 6, 11, 12, 22, 47, 55, 66, 73, 107 and 114.

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First Schedule—continued

Omit Group 83, insert the following Group:—

Group 83

Cleaner........................................	1,924-1,982-2,051-2,107
Senior Cleaner, Grade 1 ............................	2,264
Senior Cleaner, Grade 2 ............................	2,352
Senior Cleaner, Grade 3 ............................	2,469
Foreman Cleaner .................................	2,555-2,643-2,730
Overseer (Cleaners)...............................	2,817-2,905-2,993

Omit Group 101, insert the following Group:—

Group 101

Dental Mechanic .................................	2,788-2,876-2,964-3,051
Senior Dental Mechanic.............................	3,167-3,255-3,343

Omit Group 122, insert the following Group:—

Group 122

Field Officer—
Department of the Treasury— Statistician’s Branch............................	3,809-3,962-4,043

Omit Group 151.

Omit Groups 154 and 155, insert the following Groups:—

Group 154

Repatriation Department—
Inquiry Officer, Grade 1 ...........................	2,440-2,527-2,614-2,700-2,788
Inquiry Officer, Grade 2 ...........................	2,788-2,876-2,964
Inquiry Officer, Grade 3 ...........................	2,964-3,051-3,138-3,226
Officer-in-charge—
Queensland..................................	3,401-3,517-3,634-3,751
New South Wales and Victoria.....................	3,575-3,692-3,809-3,926

Group 155

Department of Social Services—
Inquiry Officer, Grade 1 ...........................	2,440-2,527-2,614-2,700-2,788
Inquiry Officer, Grade 2 ...........................	2,788-2,876-2,964
Inquiry Officer, Grade 3 ...........................	2,964-3,051-3,138-3,226
Senior Inquiry Officer—
Bankstown..................................	3,051- 3,138-3,226-3,313
Parramatta...................................	3,051- 3,138-3,226-3,313
Newcastle...................................	3,401- 3,517-3,634-3,751
Queensland..................................	3,401- 3,517-3,634-3,751
Victoria....................................	3,722-3,838-3,955
Sydney.....................................	3,838-3,955-4,072
Officer-in-charge—
Tasmania...................................	3,401-3,517-3,634-3,751
South Australia and Western Australia................	3,575-3,692-3,809-3,926
Queensland..................................	3,985-4,102-4,218-4,335
Victoria....................................	4,248-4,365-4,482
New South Wales..............................	4,482-4,595-4,714

Omit Group 157, insert the following Groups:—

Group 156

Inspector—
Department of Education and Science..................	2,934-3,022-3,109-3,196

Group 157

Inspector—
Department of Customs and Excise—
Central Office, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia	4,452-4,569-4,685
New South Wales and Victoria .....................	4,831-4,948-5,064
Senior Inspector..................................	5,210-5,327-5,443

Omit Group 184, insert the following Group:—

Group 184

Investigator.....................................	2,876-2,964-3,051-3,138-3,226-3,313-3,430
Senior Investigator................................	3,663-3,780
Chief Investigator.................................	5,589-5,706-5,822

First Schedule—continued

Omit Group 195, insert the following Group:—

Group 195

Licence Inspector, Grade 1...........................	2,730-2,817-2,905-2,993-3,079
Licence Inspector, Grade 2...........................	3,196-3,284
Senior Licence Inspector—
Other than New South Wales and Victoria...............	3,401-3,517-3,634
New South Wales and Victoria.......................	3,517-3,634-3,751

Omit Group 203, insert the following Group:—

Group 203

Locker, Grade 1..................................

2,323-2,410-2,498-2,585-2,672

Omit Group 224, insert the following Group:—

Group 224

Mechanic (Aircraft)...............................	2,905-2,993-3,079-3,167
Senior Mechanic (Aircraft)...........................	3,343-3,430
Foreman Mechanic (Aircraft).........................	3,926-4,043
Inspector (Aircraft)................................	3,926-4,043
Senior Inspector (Aircraft)...........................	4,890

Omit Group 272, insert the following Group:—

Group 272

Postal Investigation Officer, Grade 1....................	2,700-2,788-2,876-2,964-3,051-3,138-3,226
Postal Investigation Officer, Grade 2 ....................	3,313-3,430-3,546-3,663
Senior Postal Investigation Officer, Grade 1 ...............	3,838-3,955-4,072-4,189-4,306
Senior Postal Investigation Officer, Grade 2 ...............	4,423-4,540
Officer-in-charge, Postal Investigation Section—
Tasmania ....................................	3,838-3,955-4,072-4,189-4,306
Western Australia ...............................	4,423-4,540
South Australia ................................	4,656-4,773
Queensland ...................................	4,773-4,890
Victoria......................................	5,005-5,122
New South Wales...............................	5,239-5,356

Omit Group 276, insert the following Group:—

Group 276

Preventive Officer................................	2,323-2,410-2,498-2,585-2,672-2,759
Senior Preventive Officer ...........................	2,934-3,022
Assistant Chief Preventive Officer .....................	3,430
Chief Preventive Officer—
Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia .........	3,897
New South Wales and Victoria.......................	4,014

After Group 289, insert the following Group: —

Group 289a

Ranger (Wildlife).................................

2,643-3,730-2,817

Omit Group 301, insert the following Group:—

Group 301

Searcher, Grade 1.................................	2,672-2,759-2,847-2,934-3.022-3,109
Searcher, Grade 2 ................................	3,196-3,284-3,372
Searcher, Grade 3 ................................	3,458-3,575-3,692
Searcher, Grade 4.................................	3,809-3,926-4,043

Omit Group 304, insert the following Group:—

Group 304

Senior Assistant..................................

3,140-3,226-3,314-3,402

Omit Groups 310 and 311, insert the following Groups:—

Group 310

Senior Field Officer (Collections)......................

4,365

Group 311

Senior Field Officer (Standards).......................

4,597-4,714-4,831

First Schedule—continued

Omit Group 314.

Omit Group 335, insert the following Group:—

Group 335

Supervising Field Officer............................

5,385

Omit Groups 388 and 388a, insert the following Groups:—

Group 388

Department of Supply—
Antarctic Division—
Mawson and Wilkes—
Technician (Radio)............................	2,352-2,440-2,527-2,638-2,730- 2,833-2,936-3,039
Supervising Technician ........................	4,023-4,146-4,269
Melbourne—
Senior Technician (Radio).......................	2,993-3,079-3,167

Group 388a

Other than Department of Civil Aviation and Department of Supply—
Technician (Radio).............................	2,264-2,352-2,440-2,527-2,614-2,700-2,788
Senior Technician (Radio)........................	2,993-3,079-3,167
Supervising Technician (Radio), Grade 1 ..............	3,644-3,768
Supervising Technician (Radio), Grade 2..............	3,891-4,014-4,137

Omit Group 404, insert the following Group:—

Group 404

Traffic Officer...................................

3,313-3,430-3,546-3,663

Omit Group 418, insert the following Groups:—

Group 417a

Water Control Assistant ............................	2,381-2,469-2,555-2,643-2,730
Water Control Officer..............................	3,079-3,167-3,255-3,343
Water Control Supervisor............................	3,780-3,897-4,014-4,131

Group 418


Weather Assistant.................................	2,107-2,167-2,223-2,294-2,352- 2,440-2,527-2,614

Omit Group 457, insert the following Group:—

Group 457

Supervisor (Female)—
Department of Air...............................	2,591-2,677

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SECOND SCHEDULE

Regulation 2.

AMENDMENTS OF THE FOURTH SCHEDULE TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONS

Omit Group l, insert the following Group:—

Group 1

Lecturer.......................................	5,400-5,670-5,940 6,210-6,480- 6,750-7,020-7,300
Academic Registrar ...............................	7,480-7,734-7,988-8,242-8,496-8,750
Senior Lecturer..................................	7,480-7,734-7,988-8,242-8,496-8,750
Deputy Warden, R.A.A.F. Academy, Department of Air .......	9,900
Associate Professor, Royal Military College, Department of the Army...................................	9,900
Warden, R.A.A.F. Academy, Department of Air.............	10,700

Second Schedule—continued

Omit Group 7, insert the following Group:—

Group 7

Airways Surveyor.................................	5,878-6,040-6,205
Senior Airways Surveyor............................	6,636 6,840-7,044
Superintendent—
Flying Unit....................................	7,454
Operational Planning.............................	8,787
Regular Public Transport..........................	8,787

Omit Group 34, insert the following Group:—

Group 34

Examiner of Airmen—
Theory and Examinations..........................	5,550-5,713-5,878
Other than Theory and Examinations...................	5,878-6,040 6,205
Senior Examiner of Airmen—
Theory and Examinations..........................	6,225-6,431-6,636
Other than Theory and Examinations...................	6,636-6,840 7,044
Superintendent—General Aviation.....................	8,787
Omit Group 51.

By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1968 No. 115, titled "Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968," was enacted to amend the existing Public Service Regulations. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for updating and refining the salary scales and classifications of various positions within the public service to reflect changes in job roles, responsibilities, and the evolving nature of public service. The regulations were made by the Public Service Board and approved by the Governor-General, in accordance with the authority conferred by the Public Service Act 1922-1968. The objective was to ensure that the remuneration and grading of public service positions remained fair, competitive, and aligned with the duties and expectations of each role. The Public Service Board, exercising its authority under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, created these regulations to make necessary amendments to the Public Service Regulations. This included adjustments to salary scales and the introduction of new classifications for various public service roles to ensure that the public service could effectively meet its operational needs. The amendments were designed to provide clarity and consistency in the classification and remuneration of public service positions, thereby supporting the efficient functioning of government departments and agencies.

Scope and Application

The Public Service Regulations 1968, under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, apply to various positions within the Australian public service, detailing the salary scales and classifications for different roles across multiple departments. The geographic reach of these regulations is nationwide, applying to federal public service employees throughout the Commonwealth of Australia. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, implying that the detailed salary groups and classifications are intended to comprehensively cover all relevant public service roles. The regulations may be further extended or modified through subordinate instruments, as evidenced by the amendments made in this statutory rule. The detailed salary scales provided in the schedules offer specific remuneration bands for various positions, reflecting the hierarchical and functional diversity within the public service.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations pertain to amendments of the First and Fourth Schedules of the Public Service Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 1 amends the First Schedule by inserting new groups and omitting existing ones, and Regulation 2 amends the Fourth Schedule in a similar manner. These amendments introduce new job classifications and salary scales for various public service roles, such as Assistant (Estimating), Senior Cleaner, Dental Mechanic, and Lecturer, among others. These Regulations impose obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure that the amended schedules are implemented effectively. The Board must oversee the classification and remuneration of public service positions as per the new groups and salary scales provided. This includes ensuring that the appropriate roles are assigned to the new classifications and that the corresponding pay rates are adhered to. The Regulations also mandate that any changes made to the schedules should be in line with the overall objectives of the Public Service Act 1922-1968. Breach of these Regulations may lead to various consequences, although specific offences, penalties, or consequences are not detailed within the text of these Regulations. Generally, failure to comply with the Public Service Regulations could result in administrative penalties, such as fines or other disciplinary actions, depending on the severity of the breach and the relevant provisions of the Public Service Act 1922-1968. The exact penalties would be determined based on the specific circumstances of the breach and the applicable laws at the time.

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

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