Public Service (Salaries) Regulations (Amendment)

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Statutory Rules 1972 No. 33(h)

First Schedule.

1.—(1.) Part I. of the First Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended as set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations.

(2.) Part VI. of the First Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from Group 1, the words “Library Officer-in-training;” (in the first column); and

(b) by omitting Group 3.

(3.) Part VII. of the First Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting from Item 1 the words “Library Officer-in-training;” (in the second column).

(4.) Part VII. of the First Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting Item 2 and inserting in its stead the following items:—

“2	Library Officer-in training............	Under 18 years.....	2,162	2,054
		18 years.........	2,522	2,396
		19 years.........	2,918	2,773
		20 years.........	3,279	3,115
“3	Valuer-in-training.................	Under 18 years.....	2,088	1,984
		18 years.........	2,436	2,314
		19 years.........	2,819	2,678
		20 years.........	3,167	3,008”.

Third Schedule.

2.—(1.) Part I. of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended as set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.

(2.) Part II. of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended as set out in the Third Schedule to these Regulations.

(3.) Part IV. of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended as set out in the Fourth Schedule to these Regulations.

(4.) Part V. of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting Item 8 and inserting in its stead the following item:—

“8	Hospital Assistant, Grade 1...........	Under 17 years..........	1,183
		17 years...............	1,417
		18 years...............	1,653
		19 years...............	1,912
		20 years...............	2,149”.

Fourth Schedule.

3. The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended as set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.

THE SCHEDULES

Regulation 1 (1.).

FIRST SCHEDULE

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

1. Omit Groups 3 and 4, insert the following groups:—

Group 3

Agricultural Chemist..........................

7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421

(h) Made under the Public Service Act 1922–1968 on 21 February 1972; approved by the Governor-General on 9 March 1972; notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 16 March 1972.

First Schedule—continued

Group 4
Agronomist, Class 1...........................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Agronomist, Class 2...........................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Agronomist, Class 3...........................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Principal Agronomist...........................	10,384–10,748–11,112
Chief Agronomist.............................	11,485–11,860–12,234
2. Omit Groups 8 and 9, insert the following groups:—
Group 8
Animal Husbandry Officer, Class 1.................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Animal Husbandry Officer, Class 2.................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Animal Husbandry Officer, Class 3.................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Group 9
Arboriculturist, Class 1.........................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Arboriculturist, Class 2.........................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Arboriculturist, Class 3.........................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
3. Omit Groups 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, insert the following groups:—
Group 12
Assistant Architect...........................	4,621
Assistant Chemist............................	4,267
Assistant Education Officer......................	4,641–4,819–4,997
Assistant Engineer............................	4,444
Assistant Examiner of Patents....................	4,267–4,444
Assistant Experimental Officer...................	4,267–4,444
Assistant Pharmacist..........................	4,551–4,714
Group 13
Bacteriologist, Class 1.........................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Bacteriologist, Class 2.........................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Bacteriologist, Class 3.........................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Group 14
Biochemist, Class 1...........................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Biochemist, Class 2...........................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Biochemist, Class 3...........................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Principal Biochemist..........................	10,384–10,748–11,112
Chief Biochemist............................	11,485–11,860–12,234
Group 15
Biologist, Class 1............................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Biologist, Class 2............................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Biologist, Class 3............................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Principal Biologist...........................	10,384–10,748–11,112
Group 16
Botanist, Class 1.............................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Botanist, Class 2.............................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Botanist, Class 3.............................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Group 17
Chemist, Class 1.............................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Chemist, Class 2.............................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Chemist, Class 3.............................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Principal Chemist............................	10,384–10,748–11,112
Chief Chemist..............................	11,485–11,860–12,234
Defence Food Science Adviser...................	13,348

First Schedule—continued

4. Omit Groups 20 and 21, insert the following groups:—
Group 20
Chief Inspector (Ammunition)—
Department of the Army......................	11,737–12,004–12,398–12,795
Group 21
Commonwealth Dairy Expert....................	13,348
5. Omit Groups 25, 26 and 27, insert the following groups:—
Group 25
Dairy Technologist...........................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Group 26
Dental Specialist............................	10,423–10,800–11,177–11,554–11,931
Group 27
Dentist, Class 1.............................	7,000–7,400–7,800–8,200–8,600–9,000–9,400
Dentist, Class 2.............................	9,747–10,094–10,441
Dentist, Class 3.............................	10,788–11,135–11,482
6. Omit Group 31, insert the following group:—
Group 31
Director (Conservation and Agriculture).............	10,384–10,748–11,112
7. Omit Group 38, insert the following group:—
Group 38
Entomologist, Class 1.........................	4,551–4714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Entomologist, Class 2.........................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Entomologist, Class 3.........................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Chief Entomologist..........................	11,485–11,860–12,234
8. Omit Groups 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 and 55, insert the following groups:—
Group 49
Forestry Officer, Class 1.......................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Forestry Officer, Class 2.......................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Forestry Officer, Class 3.......................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Forestry Officer, Class 4.......................	10,384–10,748–11,112
Group 50
Fruit Export Standards Officer, Class 1.............	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Fruit Export Standards Officer, Class 2.............	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Fruit Export Standards Officer, Class 3.............	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Chief Fruit Export Standards Officer...............	11,485–11,860–12,234
Group 51
Fuel Technologist...........................	7,133–7.498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Senior Fuel Technologist.......................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Principal Fuel Technologist.....................	10,384–10,748–11,112
Chief Fuel Technologist.......................	11,485–11,860–12,234
Group 52
Geohydrologist, Class 1.......................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558-–5,040–6,586–7,133
Geohydrologist, Class 2.......................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Group 53
Geologist, Class 1...........................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Geologist, Class 2...........................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Geologist, Class 3...........................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Geologist, Class 4...........................	10,384–10,748–11,112
Geologist, Class 5...........................	11,485–11,860–12,234

First Schedule—continued

Group 54
Geophysicist, Class 1.........................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Geophysicist, Class 2.........................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Geophysicist, Class 3.........................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Geophysicist, Class 4.........................	10,384–10,748–11,112
Geophysicist, Class 5.........................	11,485–11,860–12,234
Group 55	11,485–11,860–12,234
Glaciologist, Class 1..........................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Glaciologist, Class 2..........................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Glaciologist, Class 3..........................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
9. Omit Group 57, insert the following group:—
Group 57
Department of the Army—
Central Office—
Army Inspection Service—
Senior Inspector........................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Principal Inspector......................	10,384–10,748–11,112
10. Omit Groups 60, 61, 62 and 63, insert the following groups:
Group 60
Land Surveyor, Class 1........................	4,758–5,176–5,586–5,995–6,406–6,817–7,226–7,636–8,046–8,456
Land Surveyor, Class 2........................	8,911–9,218–9,525–9,834
Land Surveyor, Class 3........................	10,284–10,648–11,011
Assistant Surveyor-General.....................	11,506–11,904–12,300
Surveyor-General—
Northern Territory Administration—
Department of the Interior..................	11,506–11,904–12,300
Group 61
Legal Officer..............................	5,122–5,290–5,457–5,625–6,000–6,800–7,200–7,600–8,000–8,400–8,800
Senior Legal Officer..........................	9,400–9,800–10,200
Principal Legal Officer........................	11,400–11,800–12,200
Group 62
Librarian, Class 1............................	4,804–4,996–5,299–5,604–5,957–6,360–6,764
Librarian, Class 2............................	6,965–7,150–7,468–7,787
Librarian, Class 3............................	8,130–8,474–8,819–9,163
Principal Librarian...........................	9,921–10,334–10,747
Group 62A
Librarian-in-training..........................	4,289–4,459–4,630–4,801
Group 63
Library Officer, Grade 1.......................	4,376–4,586–4,794–5,003
Library Officer, Grade 2.......................	5,211–5,420–5,628–5,838
Group 63A
Library Officer-in-training......................	3,603–3,760
11. Omit Group 67, insert the following group:—
Group 67
Medical Laboratory Technologist, Class 1...........	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Medical Laboratory Technologist, Class 2...........	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Medical Laboratory Technologist, Class 3...........	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935

First Schedule—continued

12. Omit Groups 72, 73, 74 and 75, insert the following groups:—
Group 72
Metallurgist, Class 1.........................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Metallurgist, Class 2.........................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Metallurgist, Class 3.........................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Group 73
Meteorologist, Class 1.......................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6.040–6,586–7,133
Meteorologist, Class 2.......................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Meteorologist, Class 3.......................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Meteorologist, Class 4.......................	10,384–10,748–11,112
Meteorologist, Class 5.......................	11,485–11,860–12,234
Group 74
Mineral Economist, Class 1....................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Mineral Economist, Class 2....................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Mineral Economist, Class 3....................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Mineral Economist Class 4....................	10,384–10,748–11,112
Mineral Economist, Class 5....................	11,485–11,860–12,234
Group 75
Mint Officer, Class 1........................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Mint Officer, Class 2........................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Mint Officer, Class 3........................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Mint Officer, Class 4........................	10,384–10,748–11,112
13. Omit Groups 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85 and 86, insert the following groups:—
Group 78
Nutritionist, Class 1.........................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Nutritionist, Class 2.........................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Group 79
Pesticides Co-ordinator.......................	11,829
Group 80
Petroleum Technologist, Class 1.................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Petroleum Technologist, Class 2.................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Petroleum Technologist, Class 3.................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Petroleum Technologist, Class 4.................	10,384–10,748–11,112
Petroleum Technologist, Class 5.................	11,485–11,860–12,234
Group 81
Pharmacist, Class 1..........................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Pharmacist, Class 2..........................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Pharmacist, Class 3..........................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Pharmacist, Class 4..........................	10,384–10,748–11,112
Pharmacist, Class 5..........................	11,485–11,860–12,234
Group 82
Physicist, Class 1...........................	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Physicist, Class 2...........................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Physicist, Class 3...........................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Principal Physicist..........................	10,384–10,748–11,112
Chief Physicist............................	11,485–11,860–12,234
Group 83
Physiologist..............................	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Principal Physiologist........................	10,384–10,748–11,112

First Schedule—continued

Group 84
Plant Quarantine Officer, Class 1...............	4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133
Plant Quarantine Officer, Class 2...............	7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421
Plant Quarantine Officer, Class 3...............	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935
Principal Plant Quarantine Officer..............	10,384–10,748–11,112
Group 85
Principal Officer (Laboratory)—
Postmaster-General’s Department.............	10,384–10,748–11,112
Group 86
Professional Assistant......................	3,569–3,751–3,933–4,115–4,297–4,479–4,661–5,122–5,290–5,457–5,625
14. Omit Group 88, insert the following group:—
Group 88
Psychologist, Class 1.......................	4,549–4,914–5,279–5,645–6,010–6,474–6,937
Psychologist, Class 2.......................	7,495–7,801–8,107–8,412
Psychologist, Class 3.......................	8,868–9,174–9,480–9,785
Psychologist, Class 4.......................	10,241–10,581–10,919
15. Omit Group 92, insert the following group:—
Group 92
Deputy District Registrar—	5,122–5,290–5,457–5,625–6,000-6,800–7,200–7,600–8,000–8,400–8,800
High Court of Australia, New South Wales
Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy—
Queensland or South Australia...............	5,122–5,290–5,457–5,625–6,000–6,800–7,200–7,600–8,000–8,400–8,800
Registrar in Bankruptcy—
Tasmania.............................	5,122–5,290–5,457–5,625–6,000–6,800–7,200–7,600–8,000–8,400–8,800
Deputy Registrar—
High Court of Australia, Victoria.............	9,400–9,800–10,200
Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy—
New South Wales or Victoria...............	9,400–9,800–10,200
Registrar in Bankruptcy—
Queensland or Western Australia.............	9,400–9,800–10,200
District Registrar—
High Court of Australia, New South Wales......	11,400–11,800–12,200
Registrar in Bankruptcy—
New South Wales, Victoria or South Australia....	11,400–11,800–12,200
16. Omit Groups 98 and 99, insert the following groups:—
Group 98
Superintendent (Factory Control)..............	10,560–10,934–11,310–11,669
Superintendent (Materials)...................	10,560–10,934–11,310–11,669
Superintendent (Production)..................	10,560–10,934–11,310–11,669
Superintendent (Safety).....................	10,560–10,934–11,310–11,669
Superintendent (Sales and Aid)................	10,560–10,934–11,310–11,669
Group 99
Superintendent (Hydrometeorology)............	10,560–10,934–11,310–11,669
17. Omit Groups 101 and 102, insert the following groups:—
Group 101
Supervisor of Departmental Aircraft............	8,409–8,675–8,933

First Schedule—continued

Group 102
Surveyor, Class 1.........................	4,758–5,176–5,586–5,995–6,406–6,817–7,226–7,636–8,046–8,456
Surveyor, Class 2.........................	8,911–9,218–9,525–9,834
Surveyor, Class 3.........................	10,284–10,648–11,011
Assistant Director—
National Mapping Division, Department of National Development	11,506–11,904–12,300
18. Omit Groups 108 and 109, insert the following groups:—
Group 108
Valuer, Grade 1..........................	5,435–5,730–6,025–6,320–6,615–6,910
Valuer, Grade 2..........................	7,266–7,478–7,690–7,902–8,114
Valuer, Grade 3..........................	8,428–8,814–9,200
Valuer, Grade 4..........................	9,605–10,215–10,825
Director (Valuations)......................	12,164
Group 109
Valuer-in-training........................	3,480–3,654–3,828–4,002–4,176–4,350
Assistant Valuer.........................	4,350–4,524–4,698–4,872
19. Omit Group 111, insert the following group:—
Group 111
Wood Technologist.......................	8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935

SECOND SCHEDULE	Regulation 2 (1.).
Amendments of Part I. of the Third Schedule to The Public Service (Salaries) Regulations
1. Omit Group 4, insert the following group:—
Group 4
Airport Traffic Officer.....................	3,420–3,540–3,660
Senior Airport Traffic Officer................	3,900–4,020–4,140
Supervisor (Airport Traffic)..................	5,100
2. Omit Group 12, insert the following group:—
Group 12
Assistant (Audiometry)....................	3,752–3,866–3,982
3. Omit Group 15, insert the following group:—
Group 15
Assistant Catering and Accommodation Officer....	5,150–5,286–5,422–5,559–5,695
4. Omit Group 23, insert the following group:—
Group 23
Assistant (Post-mortem)	3,466–3,542–3,620
5. Omit Group 25, insert the following group:—
Group 25
Assistant Security Officer..................	4,806–4,965–5,124–5,282
6. Omit Group 47, insert the following group:—
Group 47
Canteen Manager—
Department of Supply...................	5,150–5,286–5,422–5,559–5,695
7. Omit Groups 52, 53 and 54, insert the following groups:—
Group 52
Assistant Catering Adviser..................	4,471–4,608–4,743–4,880
Catering Adviser, Grade 1...................	5,185–5,321–5,457–5,592
Catering Advisor, Grade 2...................	5,899–6,034–6,170

Second Schedule—continued

Group 53
Catering Manager—
Repatriation Department—
Queensland or South Australia or Western Australia	4,795–4,945–5,093
Victoria.............................	5,130–5,281–5,430
New South Wales......................	5,430–5,580–5,730
Department of Health—
Northern Territory......................	4,795–4,945–5,093
Group 54
Catering Officer..........................	4,198–4,310–4,423–4,572–4,720
8. Omit Groups 60 and 61, insert the following groups:—
Group 60
Communications Officer.....................	3,535–3,720–3,906–4,092–4,276–4,462
Group 61
Communications Operator....................	3,191–3,362–3,535–3,720–3,906–4,092
Senior Communications Operator...............	4,276–4,462
Supervising Communications Operator............	4,647
9. Omit Group 66, insert the following group:—
Group 66
Conveyancing Assistant.....................	6,040–6,200–6,360–6,520–6,680–6,840
10. Omit Group 68, insert the following group:—
Group 68
Cook, Grade 1............................	3,266–3,340–3,416
Cook, Grade 2............................	3,490–3,600–3,713
Chef, Grade 1............................	4,048–4,161–4,272
Chef, Grade 2............................	4,349–4,458–4,572
11. Omit Group 73, insert the following groups:—
Group 73
Cutter (Films)............................	4,510–4,612
12. Omit Group 76, insert the following group:—
Group 76
Dental Mechanic..........................	4,051–4,161–4,309
Senior Dental Mechanic.....................	4,559–4,708
13. Omit Group 98, insert the following group:—
Group 98
Department of the Treasury—
Statistician’s Branch—
Field Officer..........................	5,479–5,639–5,798
Senior Field Officer (Collections)............	6,236
Senior Field Officer (Standards)—
New South Wales or Victoria.............	6,549–6,708–6,866
Supervising Field Officer.................	7,619
14. Omit Group 104, insert the following group:—
Group 104
Repatriation Department—
Fire Assistant...........................	3,007–3,083–3,160
Fire Officer............................	3,554–3,666

Second Schedule—continued

15. Omit Group 136, insert the following group:—
Group 136
Inquiry Officer, Grade 1........................	3,936–4,055–4,174–4,292–4,411–4,530
Inquiry Officer, Grade 2........................	4,530–4,649–4,767
Inquiry Officer, Grade 3........................	4,806–4,965–5,124–5,282
Senior Inquiry Officer—
Department of Social Services—
Bankstown..............................	4,924–5,083–5,241–5,400
Newcastle..............................	4,924–5,083–5,241–5,400
Parramatta..............................	4,924–5,083–5,241–5,400
Queensland..............................	4,924–5,083–5,241–5,400
Victoria................................	5,360–5,519–5,679
Sydney................................	5,518–5,678–5,836
Officer-in-Charge—
Repatriation Department—
Queensland.............................	4,924–5,083–5,241–5,400
New South Wales or Victoria..................	5,162–5,320–5,479–5,639
Department of Social Services—
Tasmania...............................	4,924–5,083–5,241–5,400
South Australia or Western Australia............	5,162–5,320–5,479–5,639
Queensland.............................	5,719–5,877–6,036–6,195
Victoria................................	6,075–6,234–6,392
New South Wales.........................	6,392–6,550–6,708
16. Omit Group 154, insert the following group:—
Group 154
Department of the Navy—
Instructor, Grade 1..........................	4,522–4,660–4,798–4,935
Instructor, Grade 2..........................	5,294–5,473
17. Omit Group 161, insert the following group:—
Group 161
Investigation Officer (Trades)....................	5,540–5,740–5,940
18. Omit Group 163, insert the following group:—
Group 163
Kitchenman................................	2,854–2,921–3,001–3,067
Senior Kitchenman, Grade 1.....................	3,249
19. Omit Groups 166 and 167, insert the following groups:—
Group 166
Laundryman................................	3,028–3,103–3,190
Senior Laundryman...........................	3,377–3,490
Laundry Foreman............................	3,562–3,675
Assistant Laundry Manager......................	3,787–3,898–4,011
Group 167
Laundry Manager—
Department of Health—
Northern Territory.........................	4,609–4,758–4,908
Repatriation Department—
Queensland or Western Australia...............	4,609–4,758–4,908
New South Wales or Victoria..................	5,809
20. Omit Group 169, insert the following group:—
Group 169
Licence Inspector, Grade 1......................	4,017–4,135–4,252–4,370–4,488
Licence Inspector, Grade 2......................	4,648–4,765
Licence Inspector, Grade 3......................	4,886–5,004
Senior Licence Inspector—
Queensland or South Australia or Western Australia...	4,924–5,083–5,241
New South Wales or Victoria..................	5,083–5,241–5,400

Second Schedule—continued

21. Omit Group 180, insert the following group:—
Group 180
Machine Operator-in-training.....................	3,191
Machine Operator............................	3,191–3,362–3,535–3,720–3,906–4,092
Senior Machine Operator.......................	4,276–4,462
22. Omit Group 214, insert the following group:—
Group 214
Nursing Aide-in-training........................	2,920
Nursing Aide...............................	3,117–3,205–3,281
23. Omit Group 219, insert the following group:—
Group 219
Orderly, Grade 1.............................	2.920–3,007–3,083
Orderly, Grade 2.............................	3,287
Senior Orderly—
Department of Health—
Northern Territory.........................	3,666–3,780
Repatriation Department—
Repatriation General Hospital, Hobart or Lady Davidson Hospital, New South Wales	3,666–3,780
Other Hospitals...........................	3,438–3,554
Department of Social Services..................	3,438–3,554
Orderlies’ Assistant Supervisor...................	3,666–3,780
Orderlies’ Supervisor, Grade 1....................	4,237–4,350–4,464
Orderlies’ Supervisor, Grade 2....................	4,616–4,769–4,920
24. Omit Group 233, insert the following group:—
Group 238
Postal Investigation Officer, Grade 1................	3,976–4,095–4,214–4,332–4,451–4,570–4,689
Postal Investigation Officer, Grade 2................	4,806–4,965–5,124–5,282
Senior Postal Investigation Officer, Grade 1...........	5,518–5,678–5,836–5,995–6,154
Senior Postal Investigation Officer, Grade 2...........	6,313–6,471
Officer-in-charge, Postal Investigation Section—
Western Australia or Tasmania..................	6,313–6,471
South Australia............................	6,630–6,789
Queensland..............................	6,789–6,947
Victoria.................................	7,103–7,262
New South Wales..........................	7,420–7,580
25. Omit Groups 246 and 247, insert the following groups:—
Group 246
Assistant Projectionist.........................	2,898–2,967–3,034–3,103
Projectionist (16mm)..........................	3,236–3,339–3,440–3,540
Projectionist................................	3,902–4,005–4,104–4,207
Film Officer—
Repatriation Department—
Tasmania...............................	4,307–4,409
Queensland or South Australia or Western Australia...	4,510–4,612
New South Wales or Victoria..................	4,713–4,848
Group 247
Projectionist (Public Relations)...................	3,598–3,700–3,800–3,902
26. Omit Group 251, insert the following group:—
Group 251
Radio Officer...............................	3,535–3,720–3,906–4,092–4,276–4,462
27. Omit Group 267, insert the following group:—
Group 267
Searcher, Grade 1............................	3,936–4,055–4,174–4,292–4,411–4,530
Searcher, Grade 2............................	4,649–4,767–4,886
Searcher, Grade 3............................	5,003–5,162–5,320
Searcher, Grade 4............................	5,479–5,639–5,798

Second Schedule—continued

28. Omit Group 287, insert the following group:—
Group 287
Supervisor—
Department of Foreign Affairs...............	4,647
29. Omit Group 294, insert the following group:—
Group 294
Supervisor (Communications)................	4,831
30. Omit Group 297, insert the following group:—
Group 297
Supervisor (Food Services)..................	4,608–4,743–4,880–5,016–5,150
31. Omit Group 299, insert the following group:—
Group 299
Supervisor (Telegraph).....................	4,863–5,038–5,213
32. Omit Groups 335 and 336, insert the following groups:—
Group 335
Teletype Facilities Control Operator............	4,831
Group 336
Theatre Assistant.........................	3,281–3,368–3,456–3,543–3,631
Senior Theatre Assistant....................	3,841–3,928
33. Omit Group 343, insert the following group:—
Group 343
Traffic Officer—
Department of the Interior or Department of Supply	4,806–4,965–5,124–5,282

THIRD SCHEDULE Regulation 2 (2.).

Amendments of Part II. of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations

1. Omit Groups 370 and 371, insert the following groups:—

Group 370
Attendant..............................	2,425–2,491–2,570–2,640
Senior Attendant.........................	2,785
Group 371
Cardiogram Recordist.....................	2,900–3,013–3,128
2. Omit Groups 375 and 376, insert the following groups:—
Group 375
Diet Aide..............................	3,576
Group 376
Diet Supervisor..........................	3,201–3,314–3,425
3. Omit Groups 380 and 381, insert the following groups:—
Group 380
Handicraft Instructress.....................	2,705–2,778–2,851
Group 381
Hospital Assistant, Grade 1..................	2,361–2,449–2,526
Hospital Assistant, Grade 2..................	2,729
Senior Hospital Assistant...................	2,881–2,995
Hospital Assistants’ Supervisor, Grade 1.........	3,339–3,452–3,566
Hospital Assistants* Supervisor, Grade 2.........	3,680–3,792–3,907

Third Schedule—continued

4. Omit Group 383, insert the following group:—

Group 383
Laundry Assistant........................	2,406–2,481–2,554
Laundry Assistant, Leading Hand..............	2,756
Laundress.............................	2,642
Laundry Forewoman......................	3,015–3,127
5. Omit Groups 388 and 389, insert the following groups:—
Group 388
Recordist..............................	3,194–3,308–3,424
Group 389
Seamstress.............................	2,442–2,519–2,591
Senior Seamstress........................	2,904

FOURTH SCHEDULE Regulation 2 (3.).

Amendments of Part IV. of the Third Schedule to the Public service (Salaries) Regulations

1. Omit item 6, insert the following item:—
6	Assistant (Audiometry)................	Under 17 years....	1,876	1,782
		17 years.........	2,251	2,138
		18 years.........	2,626	2,495
		19 years.........	3,039	2,887
		20 years.........	3,414	3,243
2. Omit item 15, insert the following item:—
15	Communications Officer...............	18 years.........	2,475	..
		19 years.........	2,863	..
		20 years.........	3,217	..
3. Omit item 24, insert the following item:—
24	Machine Operator-in-training............	Under 17 years....	1,596	1,516
		17 years.........	1,915	1,819
		18 years.........	2,234	2,122
		19 years.........	2,585	2,455
		20 years.........	2,904	2,758

FIFTH SCHEDULE Regulation 3.

Amendments of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations

1. Omit item 11, insert the following items:—
11 Communications Officer........................	He shall be paid an allowance at the rate specified in the second column of the table in this paragraph if—
	(a) he has passed an examination conducted by or on behalf of the Board for the purpose of this paragraph; and
	(b) he is in receipt of salary at a rate specified in the first column of that table in relation to that rate of allowance.
	First Column	Second Column
	Rate of salary in dollars	Rate of allowance in dollars
	3,535	185
	3,720, 3,906 or
	4,276	186
	4,092	184
11a Communications Operator........................	He shall be paid an allowance at the rate specified in the second column of the table in this paragraph if—
	(a) he has passed an examination conducted by or on behalf of the Board for the purpose of this paragraph; and
	(b) he is in receipt of salary at a rate specified in the first column of that table in relation to that rate of allowance.
	First Column	Second Column
	Rate of salary in dollars	Rate of allowance in dollars
	3,191	171
	3,362	173
	3,535	185
	3,720 or 3,906	186
2. Omit item 21, insert the following item:—
21 Machine Operator..............................	1. He shall be paid an allowance at the rate specified in the second column of the table in this paragraph if—
	(a) he has passed an examination conducted by or on behalf of the Board for the purpose of this paragraph; and

Fifth Schedule—continued

	(b) he is in receipt of salary at a rate specified in the first column of that table in relation to that rate of allowance.
	First Column	Second Column
	Rate of salary in dollars	Rate of allowance in dollars
	3,191	171
	3,362	173
	3,535	185
	3,720 or 3,906	186
	2. If he has a certificate of competence to perform, and is required to perform, “off-line” cipher work, he shall be paid an allowance at the rate of 105 dollars.

Overview

The Public Service (Salaries) Regulations 1972 (C1972L00033) were enacted to amend the existing salary structures for various positions within the Australian Public Service. These regulations were approved by the Governor-General on 9 March 1972 and notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 16 March 1972. The objective of these amendments was to adjust the salary scales for numerous roles, reflecting changes in responsibilities, qualifications, and market conditions. The regulations were made under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922–1968 and were enacted by the relevant legislature to ensure that the remuneration for public servants was fair and competitive.

Scope and Application

The Public Service (Salaries) Regulations 1972, as amended, govern the salaries of various public service employees across different categories and classes of positions within the Commonwealth of Australia. These amendments primarily affect the salary scales of employees in technical, scientific, and administrative roles, including positions such as agricultural chemists, agronomists, librarians, and medical laboratory technologists, among others. The regulations specify the salary brackets for employees based on their age and experience, providing a structured progression from entry-level to senior positions. Furthermore, the regulations detail specific allowances for certain roles, such as communications officers and machine operators, contingent on their passing relevant examinations and meeting certain criteria. The amendments are designed to ensure fair and equitable remuneration across the public service, reflecting the skills, responsibilities, and experience of the employees involved.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1972 No. 33 amends the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, primarily affecting the salary schedules of various public service roles. The amendments include the introduction of new roles, the removal of existing roles, and adjustments to salary bands and classifications for several positions. These changes are detailed in the various schedules attached to the regulations. The first schedule amends Part I of the First Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations by omitting certain groups and inserting new ones. For example, Group 3 is replaced with a new group listing salaries for Agricultural Chemists, and Group 12 is replaced with a group detailing salaries for Assistant Architects, Chemists, and other related roles. These changes reflect the updated salary structures for these positions, aligning them with current market rates and job responsibilities. The second schedule modifies Part I of the Third Schedule, introducing new groups such as Airport Traffic Officers and Assistant Catering Advisers, and replacing existing groups like Assistant (Audiometry) and Assistant Catering and Accommodation Officers. These adjustments ensure that the remuneration packages for these roles are reflective of their respective duties and the current employment market. The third schedule amends Part II of the Third Schedule, incorporating new groups like Attendants and Cardiogram Recordists, and removing others like Groups 375 and 376. These changes help to maintain equitable pay scales across different roles within the public service. The fourth schedule modifies Part IV of the Third Schedule by replacing item 6 with a new item for Assistant (Audiometry) and item 15 with a new item for Communications Officer. These changes ensure that the remuneration for these roles is accurately reflected based on the updated salary bands. The fifth schedule amends the Fourth Schedule, introducing new items for Communications Officer and Machine Operator. It specifies that these roles are eligible for an allowance if certain conditions are met, such as passing an examination conducted by or on behalf of the Board. The regulations impose specific obligations on the parties involved, primarily the public service employees and the government departments responsible for managing these roles. Employees must ensure that they meet any conditions stipulated for allowances or salary increments, such as passing relevant examinations. Departments, on the other hand, must adhere to the updated salary structures and ensure that employees are compensated appropriately. Failure to comply with the provisions of these regulations could result in legal consequences, although specific penalties are not detailed in the text. Non-compliance could potentially lead to disputes over pay, administrative penalties, or other legal actions to enforce adherence to the updated salary regulations. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the specific laws governing employment and public service remuneration in Australia.

Area of Law: Administrative Law; Civil Litigation & Procedure; Public Service Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Repeal & Amendment; Transitional Provisions; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Regulatory Standards; Enforcement Powers

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