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STATUTORY RULES

1971 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 eighth day of June, 1971.

Chairman.

Commissioner.

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 first day of July, 1971.

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—

(a) by inserting in sub-regulation (9.), at the beginning of the table in that sub-regulation, the words—

“ Airways Telecommunications Officer, Grade 1

Airways Telecommunications Officer, Grade 2

Airways Telecommunications Officer, Grade 3

Airways Telecommunications Officer, Grade 4 ”;

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on                                                       1971.

† Statutory Rules 1935 No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1971, No 3, and see also Statutory Rules 1971, Nos. 3, 4, 12, 13.

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(b) by inserting in the table in that sub-regulation, after the words—

“ Radio Technical Officer, Grade 2 ”,

the words—

“ Radio Technician ”; and

(c) by inserting in the table in that sub-regulation, after the words—

“ Telecommunications Technical Officer, Grade 2 ”,

the words—

“ Telecommunications Technician ”.

Salaries payable to officers of the Fourth Division.

2. Regulation 106 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting in the table in sub-regulation (12.), after the words—

“ Radiographer-in-training ”,

the words—

“ Remedial Physical Training Instructor ”.

First Schedule.

3.—(1.) Part I. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is 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 by insertine after Item 2 the following item:—

“ 2a

 Airways Telecommunications Officer, Grade 1

 At 18 years........

2314

..

 

 

 19 years..........

2668

..

 

 

 20 years..........

2989

.. ”.

Fourth Schedule.

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

THE SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE Regulation 3 (1.).

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

After Group 5, insert the following group:—

 

Group 5a

Airways Telecommunications Officer, Grade 1........

3,283-3,461-3,639-3,817-3,995-4,173-

4,351

Airways Telecommunications Officer, Grade 2........

4,545-4,740 4,935

Airways Telecommunications Officer, Grade 3........

5,130-5,324-5,519

Airways Telecommunications Officer, Grade 4........

5,714-5,909-6,103

Omit Group 25, insert the following group:—

 

Group 25

Assistant Manager—

 

Department of the Interior—

 

Northern Territory Administration..............

3,251-3,353-3,455-3,558

Omit Groups 63 and 64, insert the following groups:—

 

Group 63

Boring Inspector............................

4,155-4,271-4,387-4,541-4,697

Group 64

Boring Superintendent.........................

5,045-5,199-5,355

Omit Group 104, insert the following group:—

 

Group 104

Drill Foreman..............................

3,843-3,961-4,078-4,193


First Schedulecontinued

Omit Groups 106 and 107, insert the following groups:—

 

Group 106

Drilling Overseer............................

4,310-4,427-4,541

Group 107

Drilling Superintendent........................

5,045-5,199-5,355

Omit Group 111, insert the following group:—

 

Group 111

Department of Labour and National Service—

 

Employment Officer........................

5,256-5,458-5,658-5,859

Omit Group 119.

 

Omit Group 180, insert the following group:—

 

Group 180

Instructor (Forestry)..........................

3,882-4,025-4,165-4,306

Omit Groups 203 and 204.

 

Omit Groups 216, 217 and 218, insert the following groups:—

 

Group 216

Manager—

 

Department of the Interior—

 

Northern Territory Administration............

3,627-3,745-3,864-3,985-4,105

Group 217

Manager (Cattle)............................

3,251-3,353-3,455-3,558

Group 218

Manager (Cattle Station).......................

3,547-3,664-3,785-3,906

Omit Group 233, insert the following group:—

 

Group 233

Assistant Mill Manager........................

3,155-3,265-3,375-3,484

Mill Manager...............................

4,105-4,227-4,346

Omit Group 254, insert the following group:—

 

Group 254

Overseer—

 

Department of the Treasury—

 

Statistician’s Branch......................

4,189

Omit Group 272, insert the following group:—

 

Group 272

Postal Investigations Officer, Grade 1...............

3,425-3,532-3,639-3,746-3,853-3,960-

4,067

Postal Investigation Officer, Grade 2...............

4,173-4,316-4,459-4,602

Senior Postal Investigation Officer, Grade 1..........

4,814-4,958-5,101-5,244-5,387

Senior Postal Investigation Officer, Grade 2..........

5,530-5,673

Officer-in-Charge, Postal Investigation Section—

 

Western Australia or Tasmania.................

5,530-5,673

South Australia...........................

5,816-5,959

Queensland..............................

5,959-6,102

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

6,242-6,385

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

6,528-6,672

Omit Group 289a, insert the following group:—

 

Group 289a

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

3,485-3,596-3,706-3,816

Omit Group 291.

 

Omit Groups 307 and 308, insert the following groups:—

 

Group 307

Senior Boring Inspector........................

4,735-4,890

Group 308

Senior Driller...............................

3,460-3,574


First Schedulecontinued

Omit Group 334, insert the following group:—

 

Group 334

Superintendent—

 

Department of the Interior—

 

Northern Territory Administration..............

5,124-5,273-5,423-5,573

Omit Group 351a, insert the following group:—

 

Group 351a

Supervisor—

 

Department of the Interior—

 

Northern Territory Administration—

 

Local Government and Community Services Branch

4,004-4,115-4,228-4,339

SECOND SCHEDULE Regulation 4.

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

After Group 26b, insert the following group:—

 

Group 26c

Director (Conservation and Agriculture).............

8,872-9,189-9,506

After Group 77a, insert the following group:—

 

Group 77ab

Remedial Physical Training Instructor..............

3,182-3,341-3,500-3,659-3,818-4,136-

4,454-4,772-5,090-5,408

Senior Remedial Physical Training Instructor, Grade 1

5,726-6,044-6,362

Senior Remedial Physical Training Instructor, Grade 2

6,680-6,998-7,316

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Overview

The Statutory Rules 1971 No. 1450, enacted under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1968, addresses the need to update and refine salary structures for various positions within the Australian Public Service. These Regulations, made by the Public Service Board and approved by the Governor-General, aim to ensure that the salaries of officers in different grades and divisions reflect current market conditions and the evolving nature of their roles. The objective of these amendments is to maintain equitable and competitive remuneration within the public sector, which is essential for attracting and retaining skilled personnel. This legislative instrument thus plays a critical role in the ongoing management and administration of public service salaries, ensuring that they are both fair and reflective of the responsibilities and qualifications required for each position.

Scope and Application

The Public Service Regulations 1971, as amended, pertain to officers within the Commonwealth public service, encompassing various divisions and roles. These regulations establish the salary scales for officers in the Third and Fourth Divisions, introducing new positions such as Airways Telecommunications Officers and Remedial Physical Training Instructors, and modifying existing classifications. The amendments also adjust salary brackets and groupings for various roles, ensuring alignment with current remuneration practices and job responsibilities. Geographically, these regulations apply across the Commonwealth, affecting public servants regardless of their specific location within Australia. The regulations do not explicitly state exclusions, but the scope is inherently limited to public service roles as defined within the Public Service Act 1922-1968. The application of these regulations may be further extended or detailed through additional subordinate instruments issued under the authority of the Public Service Act.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1971 No. 145 concern amendments to the Public Service Regulations, particularly focusing on salaries payable to officers in various divisions (regs. 1-4). Regulation 1 introduces new grades for Airways Telecommunications Officers and Radio Technicians within the Third Division, and Regulation 2 adds Remedial Physical Training Instructors to the Fourth Division. These regulations also adjust the salary scales and categories in the First and Fourth Schedules to accommodate the new roles and ensure appropriate remuneration (regs. 3-4). These regulations impose specific obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure that the amendments to the salary scales and categories are implemented correctly and consistently across the public service. The Board is tasked with updating the relevant schedules to reflect the new positions and their corresponding pay grades, ensuring that officers are compensated fairly and accurately according to their roles and responsibilities. The regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance. However, any breaches of the Public Service Act 1922-1968 or the amended regulations could lead to disciplinary actions, as governed by the broader public service legislative framework. This might include investigations, potential fines, or other administrative penalties if an officer's remuneration is not aligned with the updated schedules.

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