Statutory Rules
1978 No. 83
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this twenty-ninth day of May 1978.
J. C. TAYLOR
Commissioner
R. J. YOUNG
Commissioner
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulations.
Dated this first day of June 1978.
ZELMAN COWEN
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
IAN VINER
Minister of State for Aboriginal Affairs
for and on behalf of the Prime Minister
* Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 8 June 1978.
AMENDMENTS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE (SALARIES) REGULATIONS*
Salaries payable to officers of Second Division
1. Regulation 5 of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting the table and substituting the following table:
Column 1 | Column 2 |
Level of office | Rate in dollars |
Level 1..................................................... | 25,241 |
Level 2..................................................... | 27,607 |
Level 3..................................................... | 29,971 |
Level 4..................................................... | 32,336 |
Level 5..................................................... | 34,699 |
Level 6..................................................... | 37,064 |
Certain officers of Third Division to be paid at rates applicable to officers of Fourth Division
2. Regulation 8 of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting “ Chief Investigator ” and substituting:
“ Chief Investigator, Grade 1
Chief Investigator, Grade 2 ”.
Schedule 3— Part I
3. Part I of Schedule 3 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting Group 54a and substituting the following group:
“ Group 54a
Communicator-in-training.............. | 7,514 |
Communicator, Grade 1............... | 7,789-8,063-8,354-8,644-8,936-9,220 |
Communicator, Grade 2............... | 9,524-9,840 |
Communicator, Grade 3............... | 10,190-10,540-10,891 |
Communicator, Grade 4............... | 11,334-11,678-12,023 |
Communicator, Grade 5............... | 12,473-12,823-13,173 ”; |
(b) by omitting Group 168 and substituting the following group:
“ Group 168
Investigator....................... | 11,519-11,842-12,165-12,489-12,811 |
Senior Investigator.................. | 13,431-13,699-14,076 |
Supervising Investigator............... | 15,826-16,149-16,445 |
Chief Investigator, Grade 1............. | 18,683-18,975-19,326 |
Chief Investigator, Grade 2............. | 20,335-20,671 ”; |
and
(c) by inserting after Group 290 the following group:
“ Group 290a
Social Development Assistant........... | 7,789-7,915-8,036-8,158 |
Social Development Officer, Grade 1...... | 9,073-9,258-9,447 |
Social Development Officer, Grade 2...... | 10,521-10,792-11,065 ”. |
* Statutory Rules 1975, No. 26 as amended by Statutory Rules 1975, Nos. 53, 71, 87, 117, 151, 193 and 204; 1976, Nos. 43, 94, 142, 165, 166, 181, 249, 266 and 301; and 1977, Nos. 35, 48, 49, 83, 84, 118, 135, 175, 223 and 258.
4. Part II of Schedule 3 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting item 12a and substituting the following item:
“ 12a Communication-in-training................ | Under 17 years | 3,757 |
| 17 years....... | 4,503 |
| 18 years....... | 5,260 |
| 19 years....... | 6,086 |
| 20 years....... | 6,838 ”. |
5. Schedule 4 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is Schedule 4 amended by omitting item 38.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1978 No. 83, Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922, were enacted by the Public Service Board, authorised by the Act, and approved by the Governor-General. These regulations aim to update the salary structures for various public service roles, ensuring that compensation aligns with the evolving responsibilities and requirements of the public service sector. The Public Service Board, acting on the authority conferred by the Public Service Act 1922, made these regulations subject to the Governor-General's approval, reflecting a commitment to maintaining fair and competitive remuneration within the public sector. This legislative instrument was designed to address the need for updated salary scales in response to changes in job roles and market conditions, ensuring that public service officers are adequately compensated for their duties.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1978 No. 83, being Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922, apply to officers of the Second Division and other specified categories within the Commonwealth public service. These Regulations, approved by the Governor-General, adjust the salary scales for various public service positions, ensuring that officers are compensated according to their level and role. The scope of the Regulations is national, given that they pertain to the Commonwealth public service, and they do not specify any exclusions or exemptions. The Regulations are designed to amend the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations by updating the salary tables for officers of the Second Division and adjusting the rates for certain officers of the Third Division. The amendments also include the insertion of new salary scales for specific roles such as Communicators, Investigators, and Social Development Officers, and adjustments to the rates for Communications-in-training. The Regulations thus extend their application to all officers affected by these changes, ensuring consistency and fairness in public service remuneration.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1978 No. 83, which are regulations under the Public Service Act 1922, introduce amendments to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. These amendments, effective from the date of approval by the Governor-General, primarily concern the salaries payable to officers in various divisions of the public service. Specifically, Regulation 5 has been amended to provide new salary rates for officers of the Second Division, with levels ranging from Level 1 at $25,241 to Level 6 at $37,064 (Paragraph 1). Additionally, certain officers of the Third Division, namely Chief Investigators, are to be paid at rates applicable to officers of the Fourth Division (Paragraph 2).
The regulations impose obligations on public service officers and the Public Service Board to adhere to the specified salary rates and classifications as outlined in the amended tables. For instance, officers of the Second Division must now be compensated according to the new rates provided in the amended Regulation 5, while Chief Investigators in the Third Division must be paid at the Fourth Division rates. The Public Service Board is responsible for ensuring that these changes are implemented and that officers receive their salaries in accordance with the new regulations.
Failure to comply with these salary provisions could result in administrative or legal consequences. Although the regulations themselves do not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance, breaches of the Public Service Act 1922 or its subsidiary legislation could potentially lead to disciplinary actions, including potential termination of employment or other administrative penalties. Additionally, officers who do not receive their entitled salaries may have grounds to seek redress through internal grievance mechanisms or, if necessary, through the courts.