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STATUTORY RULES

1967 No. 99

REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1967*

THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1967, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.

Dated this sixth day of July, 1967.

F. H. WHEELER

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 eighteenth day of July, 1967.

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency's Command,

G. COLIN McKELLAR

Minister of State for Repatriation for and on behalf of the

Prime Minister.

Amendments of the Public Service Regulations

Recording and payment for overtime.

1. Regulation 67 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (14.) the words " under the Customs Act 1901-1930, the Excise Act 1901-1923, be paid at the rate of $1.95 per hour or part thereof " and inserting in their stead the words " under the Customs Act 1901-1967 or the Excise Act 1901-1966, be paid at the rate of $2.15 per hour or part of an hour ".

Sunday duty.

2. Regulation 70 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (6a.) all the words from and including the words " under the Customs Act " to the end of that sub-regulation and inserting in their stead the words " under the Customs Act 1901-1967 or the Excise Act 1901-1966, be paid for that duty at the rate of $2.15 per hour or part of an hour ".

Persons employed in the Repatriation Department.

3. Regulation 74d of the Public Service Regulations is repealed.

First Schedule.

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

Second Schedule.

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

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 27 July 1967.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote to Statutory Rules 1967, No. 1 and see also Statutory Rules 1967, Nos. 1, 2, 7, 16, 37, 57, 61 and 69.

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Fourth Schedule.

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

Authority for payment of allowances.

7. The Public Service Board may authorize the payment of an allowance in respect of the period that commenced on the twenty-third day of December, 1966, and ended on the day immediately before the commencement of these Regulations, to an officer who occupied the office of Assistant to the Public Service Arbitrator during the whole or a part of that period of such amount as would result in the total remuneration of the officer for the whole or the part of that period being not less than the total remuneration that would have been payable to the officer if the last preceding regulation had taken effect on the twenty-third day of December, 1966.

THE SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE  Regulation 4.

AMENDMENTS OF THE FIRST SCHEDULE TO THE

PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONS

Omit Group 5, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 5

Airport Traffic Officer..............................

2,137–2,195–2,264–2,323

Senior Airport Traffic Officer.........................

2,498–2,585–2,672

Supervisor (Airport Traffic)..........................

3,313

Omit Group 45...................................

 

Omit Group 84, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 84

Clerical Assistant, Grade 1...........................

1,982–2,051–2,107–2,167–2,223

Clerical Assistant, Grade 2...........................

2,223–2,294–2,352

Clerical Assistant, Grade 3...........................

2,352–2,440–2,527

Clerical Assistant, Grade 4...........................

2,527–2,614

Clerical Assistant, Grade 5

2,614–2,700

Senior Clerical Assistant—

 

Postmaster-General's Department—

 

Mail Exchange Branch...........................

2,905–2,993

Post Offices Branch.............................

2,788–2,876–2,964

Supply Branch................................

2,788–2,876–2,964

Telecommunications Division......................

2,700–2,788

Department of the Treasury—

 

Taxation Branch—

 

New South Wales and Victoria....................

2,788–2,876–2,964

Department of External Affairs.......................

2,700–2,788–2,876–2,964

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

2,700–2,788

Assistant Supervisor (Annex).........................

2,700–2,788

Assistant Supervisor (Index)..........................

2,876–2,964

Assistant Supervisor (Searching).......................

2,876–2,964

Omit Group 103, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 103

Drafting Assistant, Grade 1...........................

2,012–2,079–2,187–2,303–2,406–2,511–2,614

Drafting Assistant, Grade 2...........................

2,718–2,823–2,926–3,031–3,134–3,239

Drafting Officer, Grade 1................................

3,343–3,446–3,551–3,654–3,759

Drafting Officer, Grade 2................................

3,864–4,020–4,176

Senior Drafting Officer, Grade 1............................

4,345–4,501–4,656

Senior Drafting Officer, Grade 2............................

4,843–5,031–5,219

Assistant Chief Drafting Officer, Grade 1......................

5,281–5,469–5,656

Assistant Chief Drafting Officer, Grade 2......................

5,656–5,841–6,028

Principal Drafting Officer................................

5,656–5,841–6,028

Chief Drafting Officer, Grade 1............................

5,281–5,469–5,656

Chief Drafting Officer, Grade 2............................

5,656–5,841–6,028

Chief Drafting Officer, Grade 3............................

6,028–6,217–6,405

Chief Drafting Officer, Grade 4............................

6,405–6,590–6,777

First Schedulecontinued.

After Group 122, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 122a

Film Editor.....................................

3,864–3,989–4,115–4,240–4,365

After Group 159, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 159a

Department of Territories—

 

Local Government and Community Services Branch—

 

Inspector.....................................

2,527–2,614–2,700–2,788–2,876–2,964

After Group 244, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 244a

Movements Officer (Special Services)...................

2,993–3,079–3,167

Omit Group 246, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 246

Nurse (Male)....................................

2,690–2,772–2,854–2,936

Senior Nurse (Male)...............................

3,088–3,170–3,252

Tutor Nurse (Male)................................

3,088–3,170–3,252–3,334–3,416–3,498

Omit Group 274, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 274

Postman.......................................

2,012–2,079–2,137–2,195–2,264

Senior Postman..................................

2,469–2,555

Overseer (Postmen)................................

2,555–2,643

Omit Group 283, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 283

Radiographer-in-training............................

2,012–2,079–2,137–2,195–2,264

Radiographer—

 

Repatriation Department

2,314–2,398–2,482–2,566–2,650

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

2,398–2,482–2,566

Senior Radiographer, Grade 1.........................

2,650–2,734–2,818

Senior Radiographer, Grade 2.........................

2,818–2,902–2,986

Senior Radiographer, Grade 3.........................

2,986–3,070–3,154

Omit Group 294.

Omit Group 350, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 350

Supervisor—

 

Department of Supply—

 

Weapons Research Establishment—

 

Trials Wing.................................

4,423–4,540–4,656

After Group 351, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 351a

Supervisor—

 

Department of Territories—

 

Local Government and Community Services Branch.......

3,022–3,109–3,196–3,284

Omit Group 366, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 366

Supervisor (Stationery, &c.)..........................

3,458–3,575–3,692–3,809

Omit Group 367, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 367

Supervisor (Workshops)……………………………………………….

4,452–4,540


First Schedulecontinued.

Omit Group 376, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 376

Department of the Interior—

 

Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology—

 

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

3,255–3,372–3,488–3,605–3,722

Omit Group 389, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 389

Australian Broadcasting Control Board—

 

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

3,575–3,663

Omit Group 435, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 435

Card Punch Operator (Female), Grade 1..................

1,705–1,765–1,821–1,892

Card Punch Operator (Female), Grade 2..................

2,067

Supervising Card Punch Operator (Female), Grade 1..........

2,212

Supervising Card Punch Operator (Female), Grade 2..........

2,357

Senior Assistant (Female) (Coding, Tabulating, &c.), Grade 2....

2,183–2,270–2,357

Omit Group 450, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 450

Sister.........................................

2,288–2,370–2,452–2,534

Senior Sister....................................

2,686–2,768–2,850

Tutor Sister.....................................

2,686–2,768–2,850–2,932–3,014–3,096

Senior Tutor Sister, Grade 1..........................

3,301

Senior Tutor Sister, Grade 2..........................

3,506

Matron, Grade 1..................................

3,692

Matron, Grade 2..................................

4,000

Matron, Grade 3..................................

4,307

Matron, Grade 4..................................

4,615

Matron, Grade 5..................................

4,922

Matron, Grade 6..................................

5,486

Matron, Grade 7..................................

6,050

Omit Group 451, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 451

Nursing Sister...................................

2,686–2,768–2,850

Omit Group 454, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 454

Seamstress.....................................

1,550–1,610–1,677–1,735

Senior Seamstress.................................

1,976

SECOND SCHEDULE Regulation 5

AMENDMENTS OF THE SECOND SCHEDULE TO THE

PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONS

Omit items 9 and 10.

After item 22, insert the following item:—

22a Senior Orderly..........

1. He shall be paid an allowance at the rate of $53.00 per annum if he holds the Certificate of the Australian Society of Anaesthetic and Operating Theatre Technicians and if he performs duties of the kind to which the certificate relates.

After item 29, insert the following item:—

29a Tutor Nurse (Male).......

1. He shall, if his annual salary is not in excess of $3,252.00, be paid an allowance at the rate of $80.00 per annum in respect of each post-graduate nursing certificate of the College of Nursing, Australia or the New South Wales College of Nursing recognised by the Board and held by him if he performs duties of the kind to which the certificate relates.


Second Schedule—continued.

29a Tutor Nurse (Male)—continued. 

2. He shall, if his annual salary is not in excess of $3,252.00 per annum, be paid at the rate of $53.00 per annum in respect of each post-graduate nursing certificate, other than a certificate referred to in the last preceding paragraph, recognized by the Board and held by him if he performs duties of the kind to which the certificate relates.

After item 35, insert the following item:—

35a Nursing Aide.........

1. She shall be paid an allowance at the rate of $53.00 per annum if she holds the Certificate of the Australian Society of Anaesthetic and Operating Theatre Technicians and if she performs duties of the kind to which the certificate relates.

After item 41, insert the following item:—

41a Tutor Sister............

1, She shall, if her annual salary is not in excess of $2,850.00, be paid at the rate of $80.00 per annum in respect of each post-graduate nursing certificate of the College of Nursing, Australia or the New South Wales College of Nursing recognised by the Board and held by her if she performs duties of the kind to which the certificate relates.

 

2. She shall, if her annual salary is not in excess of $2,850.00, be paid an allowance at the rate of $53.00 per annum in respect of each post-graduate nursing certificate, other than a certificate referred to in the last preceding paragraph, recognised by the Board and held by her if she performs duties of the kind to which the certificate relates.

THIRD SCHEDULE  Regulation 6.

AMENDMENTS OF THE FOURTH SCHEDULE TO THE

PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONS

Omit Group 13, insert the following Group:—

 

Group 13

Assistant to the Public Service Arbitrator.................

10,000

Omit Group 67, insert the following Groups:—

 

Group 67

Numismatist....................................

7,050–7,250–7,450–7,650

Group 67a

Pesticides Co-ordinator.............................

7,895

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

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Overview

The Statutory Rules 1967 No. 99, enacted under the Public Service Act 1922-1967, address the need for updated regulations governing the payment and conditions of employment for various positions within the public service. These regulations were made by the Public Service Board, acting on the authority conferred by the Public Service Act, and subsequently approved by the Governor-General. The primary purpose of these regulations is to ensure that the remuneration and allowances for public service officers are aligned with the evolving nature of their duties and the updated legislative frameworks of related Acts, such as the Customs Act 1901-1967 and the Excise Act 1901-1966. The regulations also aim to clarify and update the classification and payment structures for different public service roles, ensuring fairness and consistency in the public service compensation system.

Scope and Application

These regulations, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1967, apply to officers and employees of the Commonwealth public service, encompassing a wide range of personnel and roles across various departments and agencies. They have a national jurisdictional reach, governing employment conditions and remuneration for public service officers throughout Australia. The regulations primarily address amendments to overtime pay rates, allowances, and classification of positions within the public service, with specific references to roles within the Customs Act 1901-1967 and the Excise Act 1901-1966. Certain roles, such as those in the Repatriation Department, are repealed or modified. The regulations also allow for the payment of allowances to certain officers under specific circumstances. The scope of the regulations is further extended and detailed through various schedules that list and classify different positions and their respective remuneration scales.

Key Provisions

The operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1967 No. 99, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1967, primarily focus on amendments to the Public Service Regulations. These amendments include changes to overtime payment rates, Sunday duty pay, and the repeal of certain regulations concerning the Repatriation Department. Specifically, Regulation 67 is amended to update the overtime rates under the Customs Act 1901-1967 and the Excise Act 1901-1966, setting the new rate at $2.15 per hour. Similarly, Regulation 70 is amended to update the Sunday duty pay rates under the same acts. Regulation 74d is repealed, removing certain provisions related to the Repatriation Department. These amendments are detailed in the First, Second, and Third Schedules, which respectively update salary scales for various positions, allowances for certain certificates, and allowances for specific roles. The Regulations impose specific obligations on the Public Service Board and other entities governed by the Public Service Act. For example, the Public Service Board is tasked with ensuring the updated overtime and Sunday duty rates are correctly applied. Additionally, the Board may authorize allowances to officers to ensure their remuneration is not adversely affected by the changes. Entities within the public service are required to comply with the new salary scales and allowances as outlined in the amended schedules, ensuring that employees are appropriately compensated for their duties and qualifications. The Regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breaches. However, non-compliance with the Public Service Regulations generally could result in administrative or disciplinary actions under the Public Service Act or other relevant legislation. Penalties could vary depending on the nature and severity of the breach but might include financial penalties, corrective actions, or other administrative sanctions.

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