Statutory Rules
1974 No. 243
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1974.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1974, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this twenty-sixth day of November, 1974.
A. S. COOLEY
Chairman.
D. L. LINEHAN
Commissioner.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulations.
Dated this tenth day of December, 1974.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
LIONEL BOWEN
Special Minister of State for and on
behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations†
Schedule 1—Part I.
1. Part I of Schedule 1 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting Group 31 and substituting the following group:—
“ Group 31
Dental Therapist-in-training......................... | 4,889 |
Dental Therapist................................ | 6,238-6,595-6,952-7,309-7,666-8,023-8,380 |
Tutor Dental Therapist........................... | 8,737-9,094-9,451 ”. |
Schedule 3—Part I.
2. Part I of Schedule 3 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended as set out in the Schedule.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 23 December 1974.
† Statutory Rules 1974, No. 95, as amended by Statutory Rules 1974, Nos. 134, 144, 167, 182, 203 and 218.
SCHEDULE Regulation 2
1. After Group 56, insert the following group:— | |
Group 56A |
Cleaning Inspector.............................. | 6,292-6,425-6,562 |
Senior Cleaning Inspector......................... | 6,697-6,878 |
2. After Group 57, insert the following group:— | |
Group 57A |
Coding Instructor, Grade 1.......................... | 7,041-7,221-7,400 |
Coding Instructor, Grade 2.......................... | 7,580-7,818-8,058 |
3. After Group 198, insert the following group:— | |
Group 198a |
Marine Radio Officer............................ | 11,305-11,450-11,585-11,731-11,877-12,179 |
4. After Group 261, insert the following group:— | |
Group 261a |
Quality Assurance Officer, Grade 1................... | 6,850-7,000-7,150-7,300-7,450 |
Quality Assurance Officer, Grade 2................... | 7,650-7,850-8,050-8,250 |
5. Omit Group 267. | |
6. After Group 359, insert the following group:— | |
Group 359a |
Trade Repairs Officer............................ | 7,650-7,850-8,050-8,250 |
Overview
Statutory Rules 1974 No. 243, enacted under the Public Service Act 1922-1974, addresses the need for the regulation and administration of salaries within the public service. The Public Service Board, exercising its authority under the Act, made these regulations, which were subsequently approved by the Governor-General. These regulations primarily focus on the amendments of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, adjusting salary scales for various positions including Dental Therapists, Cleaning Inspectors, Coding Instructors, Marine Radio Officers, Quality Assurance Officers, and Trade Repairs Officers. The amendments aim to reflect current remuneration standards and ensure equitable pay across different roles within the public service, thereby maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of public service operations.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1974, approved by the Governor-General, apply to various positions within the Australian Public Service. These regulations specifically address the amendment of salary scales for certain groups of officers and employees. The new salary groups introduced include Dental Therapist-in-training, Dental Therapist, Tutor Dental Therapist, Cleaning Inspector, Senior Cleaning Inspector, Coding Instructor (Grades 1 and 2), Marine Radio Officer, and Quality Assurance Officer (Grades 1 and 2). The regulations provide updated salary brackets for these positions, reflecting changes in remuneration within the public service. Notably, certain salary groups are omitted, indicating adjustments or discontinuations. The scope of these regulations is confined to the Commonwealth level, applying across federal public service roles and ensuring uniformity in salary structures. The regulations do not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds, but the outlined salary amendments imply a targeted approach to specific public service roles.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1974 No. 243, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1974, revise the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. These amendments primarily focus on the salary scales for various public service positions, as detailed in the Schedules. Part I of Schedule 1 updates the salary brackets for Dental Therapists and Tutor Dental Therapists, while Part I of Schedule 3 introduces new salary scales for Cleaning Inspectors, Coding Instructors, Marine Radio Officers, Quality Assurance Officers, and Trade Repairs Officers. Additionally, it removes the salary scale for a position no longer applicable, Group 267.
These Regulations impose obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure that salary scales are updated and accurately reflect the current market conditions and job responsibilities. The amendments require that public servants within the specified groups receive compensation according to the newly established brackets. This involves updating payroll systems, informing affected employees, and ensuring compliance with the new rates.
Failure to comply with these Regulations can result in various consequences. Employees may be underpaid or overpaid if the new salary scales are not correctly implemented. This can lead to disputes and potential legal action by affected employees. Furthermore, public service departments may face administrative penalties if they do not adhere to the mandated salary structures. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the Regulations, non-compliance could lead to financial discrepancies and reputational damage for the departments involved.