Crown
Employees (National Parks and Wildlife Service) Conditions of Employment 2000
Award
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
COMMISSION OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Application by Director of
Public Employment, Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW
(No. IRC 1077 of 2007)
Before Mr Deputy
President Grayson
|
28 June 2007
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VARIATION
1. Delete in
clause 2 Arrangement of the award published 23 July 2004 (345 I.G. 411) the
following Annexures:
Annexures 1 - Salary Schedule for Law Enforcement
Classification
Annexures 2 - Salary Schedule for Ranger Classification
Annexure 3 - Salary Schedule for Project/Research
Officer Classification
Annexure 4 - Salary Schedule for Field Officer
Classification
and insert in lieu thereof the following:
Annexure 1 - Salary Schedule for Ranger Classification
Annexure 2 - Salary Schedule for Project/Research Officer
Classification
Annexure 3 - Salary Schedule for Field Officer
Classification
2. Delete
subclause (ii) of clause 4 Salaries and insert in lieu thereof the following:
(ii) Salaries will
be those set out in Annexures 1-3.
3. Delete
subclause (i) of clause 6 Progression, and insert in lieu thereof the
following:
(i) Progression
within levels, grades or classes shall be by annual increment unless otherwise
specified in Annexures 1-3.
4. Delete
paragraph (i) of subclause (A) of clause 6, and insert in lieu thereof the
following:
(i) Progression
within levels or grades shall be by annual increment unless otherwise specified
in Annexures 1 and 2.
5. Delete
subclause (i) of clause 50, Area, Incidence and Duration and insert in lieu
thereof subclauses (i) and (ii) and renumber subsequent subclauses accordingly:
(i) This Award
will apply to all employees in classifications covered by the Public Service
Association and Professional Officers’ Association Amalgamated Union of New
South Wales employed within the Parks and Wildlife Group of the Department of
Environment and Climate Change NSW.
(ii) This Award
will not apply to officers who:
(a) are employees
in the Senior Executive Service (SES); or
(b) are employees occupying
positions as specified in Annexure 3 where the position’s location is a
facility that principally services the employer’s operations in all areas
outside Kosciusko National Park which bounds are prescribed by the Government
Gazette of NSW (or any successors thereto).
6. Delete
Annexure 1.
7. Delete
Annexures 2, 3 and 4 and insert in lieu thereof the following Annexures:
ANNEXURE 1
Salary Schedule for Ranger Classifications
Classification and
Grades
|
1.7.06
|
1.7.07
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Per annum
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Per annum
|
|
$
|
$
|
Ranger Classification
|
|
|
Trainee Rangers
|
|
|
1st year of service
|
39,891
|
41,487
|
2nd year of service
|
40,608
|
42,232
|
3rd year of service
|
41,832
|
43,505
|
4th year of service
|
42,582
|
44,285
|
5th year of service
|
43,024
|
44,745
|
6th year of service
|
43,646
|
45,392
|
Rangers
|
|
|
Grade 1
|
|
|
1st level
|
43,646
|
45,392
|
2nd level
|
45,363
|
47,178
|
3rd level
|
47,894
|
49,810
|
4th level
|
51,332
|
53,385
|
5th level
|
56,578
|
58,841
|
6th level
|
59,889
|
62,285
|
Grade 2
|
|
|
1st year
|
61,083
|
63,526
|
2nd year
|
62,896
|
65,412
|
3rd year
|
64,810
|
67,402
|
4th year
|
67,415
|
70,112
|
Senior Ranger
|
|
|
1st year & thereafter
|
72,455
|
75,353
|
Assistant District Manager
|
|
|
Grade 1
|
74,614
|
77,599
|
Grade 2
|
79,844
|
83,038
|
Grade 3
|
86,299
|
89,751
|
Grade 4
|
89,959
|
93,557
|
District Manager
|
|
|
Grade 1
|
76,715
|
79,784
|
Grade 2
|
82,226
|
85,515
|
Grade 3
|
89,959
|
93,557
|
Grade 4
|
95,595
|
99,419
|
Grade 5
|
99,806
|
103,798
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PROGRESSION
CRITERIA
Rangers
All ranger positions shall be at the level of Grade
1/2. Progression shall be subject to the
ranger meeting the required progression criteria and competency levels as set
out in the competency document
Where an employee fails to progress, it shall be the
responsibility of the Area Manager to discuss the reasons for the decision with
the employee concerned. The discussion
should also identify areas where additional competencies or necessary training
are required.
Progression
Trainee Ranger
Progression from level to level shall be subject to:
(a) the successful
completion of 6 subjects; and
(b) satisfactory
service at the previous salary level.
Progression from Trainee Ranger to Ranger Grade 1 shall
be subject to the employee having successfully completed a 3 year degree from a
recognised university in a discipline appropriate to the field operations of
the Service, and satisfactory work performance.
Ranger Grade 1/2
Progression from level to level within Grade 1 shall be upon
the attainment of the competencies set out in the attached schedule. Rangers will be initially appointed to Level
1 or such other level as is appropriate to their qualifications and competency
levels. Once the ranger has obtained
the competencies at Level 1 and has been at that level for at least 6 months,
they can apply to be assessed for progression to Level 2.
Progression from Grade 1 to Grade 2 shall be subject to:
(a) completion of
12 months satisfactory service at Ranger Grade 1 Skill Level 6;
(b) the employee
having demonstrated competency in specific skills as shown in the schedule; and
(c) the Director-General
being satisfied that the employee’s performance and nature and quality of work
performed warrants progression.
Grandfathering on Qualifications
Employees who, at the time of making this Award, were
employed as Rangers, Senior Rangers, Assistant District Managers or District
Managers, who possess an Associate Diploma in an appropriate discipline
relevant to the field operations of the Service shall be deemed to possess an
appropriate degree qualification for promotional purposes, until 31 March, 2000. From 1 April, 2000, all applicants must have
a degree to be able to be appointed to Ranger, Senior Ranger, Assistant
District Manager and District Manager classifications.
Such employees are encouraged to update their
qualifications, and will be eligible for study assistance.
ANNEXURE 2
Salary Schedule for Project/Research Officer Classification
Classification and
Grades
|
1.7.06
|
1.7.07
|
|
Per annum
|
Per annum
|
|
$
|
$
|
Grade 1
|
|
|
1st year
|
45,203
|
47,011
|
2nd year
|
46,653
|
48,519
|
3rd year
|
50,892
|
52,928
|
4th year
|
54,869
|
57,064
|
5th year
|
58,821
|
61,174
|
Grade 2*
|
|
|
1st year
|
63,007
|
65,527
|
2nd year
|
64,851
|
67,445
|
3rd year
|
66,796
|
69,468
|
Grade 3*
|
|
|
1st year
|
70,160
|
72,966
|
2nd year
|
72,412
|
75,308
|
3rd year
|
74,653
|
77,639
|
4th year
|
76,140
|
79,186
|
Grade 4*
|
|
|
1st year
|
76,870
|
79,945
|
2nd year
|
79,081
|
82,244
|
Grade 5
|
|
|
1st year
|
83,090
|
86,414
|
2nd year
|
86,615
|
90,080
|
Grade 6
|
|
|
1st year
|
92,040
|
95,722
|
2nd year
|
93,006
|
96,726
|
* Progression criteria applies
|
|
|
SALARY SCHEDULE
FOR PROJECT OFFICER (ABORIGINAL POSITIONS) CLASSIFICATION
This classification applies to positions responsible for the
management of Aboriginal cultural heritage and/or Aboriginal sites, where
Aboriginality is a legitimate and essential selection criteria and the Service
determines that a degree is not necessary.
Classification and
Grades
|
1.7.06
|
1.7.07
|
|
Per annum
|
Per annum
|
|
$
|
$
|
Project Officer (Aboriginal Positions)
|
|
|
Grade 1
|
|
|
1st year
|
45,203
|
47,011
|
2nd year
|
46,653
|
48,519
|
3rd year
|
50,892
|
52,928
|
4th year
|
54,869
|
57,064
|
5th year
|
58,821
|
61,174
|
Grade 2*
|
|
|
1st year
|
63,007
|
65,527
|
2nd year
|
64,851
|
67,445
|
3rd year
|
66,796
|
69,468
|
Grade 3*
|
|
|
1st year
|
70,160
|
72,966
|
2nd year
|
72,412
|
75,308
|
3rd year
|
74,653
|
77,639
|
4th year
|
76,140
|
79,186
|
Grade 4*
|
|
|
1st year
|
76,870
|
79,945
|
2nd year
|
79,081
|
82,244
|
Grade 5
|
|
|
1st year
|
83,090
|
86,414
|
2nd year
|
86,615
|
90,080
|
Grade 6
|
|
|
1st year
|
92,040
|
95,722
|
2nd year
|
93,006
|
96,726
|
*Progression criteria applies
|
|
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PROGRESSION
Project/Research Officer Grade 1
Appointment to Project/Research Officer Grade 1 shall be by
competitive selection for advertised vacancies.
Project/Research Officer Grade 2
Progression from Project/Research Officer Grade 1 to
Project/Research Officer Grade 2 shall be by:
(a) 12 months
satisfactory service on the maximum salary of Project/Research Officer Grade 1;
and
(b) the employee
having demonstrated a capacity to undertake research involving a degree of
originality and independence or to perform work of equivalent importance or
value; or
(c) in the case of
an employee not employed on research, the employee having demonstrated ability
and initiative in the performance of his/her duties and the nature and quality
of the work performed warrants such progression.
Project/Research Officer Grade 3
Progression from Project/Research Officer Grade 2 to
Project/Research Officer Grade 3 shall be by:
(a) 12 months
service on the maximum salary of Project/Research Officer Grade 2; and
(b) the Public
Employment Office being satisfied that he/she is responsible to the Head of the
Unit for all of the work carried out in his/her individual field and has made
original contributions of a recognised high scientific level in his/her
professional field of work and that he/she is recognised as an authority
therein; or
(c) in the case of
an employee engaged primarily in applied or adaptive research, the Public
Employment Office being satisfied that he/she is responsible to the Director
for all applied or adaptive research in his/her particular field of work and is
recognised as an authority therein; or
(d) in the case of
an employee primarily engaged in advisory work, the Public Employment Office
being satisfied that the quality of the work of the employee warrants such
progression.
Project/Research Officer Grade 4
Progression from Project/Research Officer Grade 3 to
Project/Research Officer Grade 4 shall be by:
(a) 12 months
satisfactory service on the salary of Project/Research Officer Grade 3 Year 3;
and
(b) the employee’s
qualifications, ability, reputation, standing and work in the employee’s
professional field, or the extent to which the employee is required to
supervise and give professional direction of a significant nature to officers
of an equivalent salary/grade are, or is such, that he/she would not continue
to be fairly remunerated at the level of the salary prescribed in this Award or
equivalent classification. Any decision
as to the employees to whom such salary shall be payable shall be that of the
Public Employment Office.
Project/Research Officer Grades 5 and 6
Appointment to this grade shall be by way of competitive
selection for advertised vacancies.
Performance Review Committee
Suitability for progression to Project Officer Grade 3 and
Grade 4 will be evaluated by a Performance Review Committee comprising:
the relevant Executive Director or nominee;
an independent person having professional status in the
field relevant to the Project/Research Officer’s area of expertise; and
a representative of the Public Employment Office.
ANNEXURE 3
Salary Schedule for Field Officer Classification
National Parks and
Wildlife Service
|
Classification and Grades
|
1.7.06
|
1.7.07
|
|
Per annum
|
Per annum
|
|
$
|
$
|
Field Officer
|
|
|
Trainee
|
|
|
1st year
|
36,972
|
NA
|
2nd year
|
37,923
|
NA
|
|
Field Officer Base Grade 1/2
|
|
Employees Engaged on or after 1 July 2007
|
Grade 1
|
|
|
Year 1
|
NA
|
35,658
|
Year 2
|
NA
|
36,558
|
Grade 2
|
|
|
Year 1
|
NA
|
37,402
|
Year 2
|
NA
|
39,146
|
|
|
|
Field Officer Grade 1/4
|
|
|
Employees Engaged on or after 1 July 2007
|
|
|
Grade 1
|
|
|
1st year
|
NA
|
35,658
|
2nd year
|
NA
|
36,558
|
Grade 2
|
|
|
1st year
|
NA
|
37,402
|
2nd year
|
NA
|
39,146
|
Grade 3 (A)
|
|
|
1st year
|
NA
|
44,668
|
2nd year
|
NA
|
45,456
|
Grade 4 (A)
|
|
|
1st year
|
NA
|
46,728
|
2nd year
|
NA
|
47,572
|
Field Officer Grade 1/4
|
|
|
Employees engaged on or before 30 June 2007
|
|
|
Grade 1
|
|
|
1st year
|
40,418
|
41,227
|
2nd year
|
41,175
|
41,997
|
Grade 2
|
|
|
1st year
|
41,792
|
42,628
|
2nd year
|
42,592
|
43,444
|
Grade 3 (A)
|
|
|
1st year
|
43,367
|
44,668
|
2nd year
|
44,132
|
45,456
|
Grade 4 (A)
|
|
|
1st year
|
44,931
|
46,728
|
2nd year
|
45,742
|
47,572
|
|
|
|
Field Officer Grade B3/B4
|
|
|
Employees engaged on or before 30 June 2007
|
|
|
Grade 3 (B)
|
|
|
1st year
|
43,367
|
44,668
|
2nd year
|
44,132
|
45,456
|
Grade 4 (B)
|
|
|
1st year
|
44,931
|
46,728
|
2nd year
|
45,742
|
47,572
|
|
|
|
Senior Field Officer and Senior Field Officer (Plant)
|
Grade 1
|
|
|
1st year
|
46,535
|
48,628
|
2nd year
|
47,176
|
49,455
|
Grade 2
|
|
|
1st year
|
47,975
|
50,456
|
2nd year
|
48,826
|
51,511
|
Grade 3 (Geographic)
|
|
|
1st year
|
49,243
|
NA
|
2nd year
|
50,085
|
NA
|
|
|
|
Field Supervisor
|
|
|
Grade 1
|
|
|
1st year
|
50,502
|
53,279
|
2nd year
|
51,380
|
54,500
|
Grade 2
|
|
|
1st year
|
52,037
|
55,720
|
2nd year
|
52,969
|
56,942
|
Senior Field Supervisor
|
|
|
|
1.7.06
|
|
1.7.07
|
|
Per annum
|
|
Per annum
|
|
$
|
|
$
|
|
|
Grade 1
|
|
1st year
|
54,876
|
1st year
|
61,778
|
2nd year
|
55,815
|
2nd year
|
63,296
|
|
|
Grade 2
|
|
|
|
1st year
|
64,815
|
|
|
2nd year
|
66,333
|
Progression Criteria For Field Officer Classification
Progression Criteria
Field Officers
All Field Officer positions shall be at either the level of
Field Officer Grade 1-2 or Field Officer Grade 1-4. Field Officers shall progress by annual increment subject to
meeting the required progression criteria and competency levels as specified in
this Annexure.
Where a Field Officer fails to progress, it shall be the
responsibility of the Area Manager to discuss the reasons for the decision with
the officer concerned. The discussion
should also identify areas of where additional competencies or necessary
training, where appropriate.
Field Officer Grade 1
Appointment to this grade shall be subject to competitive
selection for advertised vacancies.
Appointment to this grade shall also be subject to:
(a) possession of
a current drivers licence; and
(b) the officer
having demonstrated the essential competencies from the Field Officer’s
competency schedule for Field Officer Grade 1.
Field Officer Grade 2
Progression to the level of Field Officer Grade 2 shall be
subject to:
(a) 12 months
satisfactory service at Field Officer Grade 1;
(b) possession of
a current drivers licence; and
(c) the officer
having demonstrated the essential competencies from the Field Officer
competencies schedule for Field Officer Grade 2, as certified by the direct
supervisor and the Regional Manager.
Field Officer Grade 3
Progression to the level of Field Officer Grade 3 shall be
subject to:
(a) 12 months
satisfactory service at Field Officer Grade 2;
(b) drivers
licence; and
(c) the officer
having demonstrated the essential competencies from the Field Officers
Competency Schedule for Field Officer Grade 3 as certified by the direct
supervisor and Regional Manager.
In addition, joint assessment and certification by the
Regional Manager and the direct supervisor that the officer is competent at performing
the range of work required of a Field Officer Grade 3 and is also able to
demonstrate the efficient application of the skills/qualifications attained.
Field Officer (Plant) Grade 3
This is an established position for a full time plant
operator.
Appointment to this position shall be subject to:
(a) the officer
having demonstrated the essential competency from the Field Officer Competency
schedule and these competencies being certified by the direct supervisor and
Regional Manager; and
(b) the officer
possessing the relevant certificates of competency from the Work Cover
Authority.
Provided further that appointment to Field Officer
Plant shall be subject to competitive selection for advertised vacancies or by
way of transfer.
Field Officer Grade 4
Progression to Field Officer Grade 4 shall be subject to:
(a) 12 months
satisfactory service of Field Officer Grade 3; and
(b) all the
essential and 10 desirable competency requirements for a Field Officer Grade 3
from the Field Officer competencies schedule as certified by direct supervisor
and Regional Manager.
Field Officer (Plant) Grade 4
Progression to Field Officer (Plant) Grade 4 shall be
subject to:
(a) 12 months
satisfactory service on salary of Field Officer (Plant) Grade 3; and
(b) all the
essential and 10 desirable competency requirements of a Field Officer (Plant)
Grade 3 and these being certified by the direct supervisor and the Regional
Manager.
Senior Field Officer Grade 1
Appointment to the position of Senior Field Officer Grade 1
shall be subject to:
(a) competency
requirements for appointment to Field Officer Grade 4.
The Senior Field Officer Grade 1 is the minimum
classification for officers responsible for direct supervision of National
Parks and Wildlife Service officers, volunteers and contractors.
Senior Field Officer (Plant) Grade 1
Appointment to the position of Senior Field Officer (Plant)
Grade 1 shall be subject to:
(a) competency
requirements for appointment to Field Officer (Plant) Grade 4; and
(b) the officer
having demonstrated all the essential competencies as certified by direct
supervisor and Regional Manager.
Provided further that appointment to Senior Field Officer
Grade 1 and Senior Field Officer (Plant) Grade 1, shall be subject to
competitive selection for advertised vacancies.
Senior Field Officer Grade 2
Progression to the position of Senior Field Officer Grade 2
shall be subject to:
(a) 12 months
satisfactory service at Senior Field Officer Grade 1
(b) the officer
meeting the competency requirements for appointment to Senior Field Officer
Grade 1; and
(c) the officer
having demonstrated all essential and 5 desirables for Senior Field Officer
Grade 2, as certified by the direct supervisor and the Regional Manager.
Senior Field Officer (Plant) Grade 2
Progression to the position of Senior Field Officer (Plant)
Grade 2 shall be subject to:
(a) 12 months
satisfactory service at Senior Field Officer (Plant) Grade 1;
(b) competency
requirements for appointment to Senior Field Officer Grade 1 (Plant); and
(c) the officer
having demonstrated all essential and 5 desirable competencies for Senior Field
Officer Grade 2 (Plant), as certified by direct supervisor and Regional
Manager.
Senior Field Officer Grade 3
This is a geographic position which will apply to smaller
Areas where by virtue of their size, a Field Supervisor is not justified, but
where as a consequence of the range of duties undertaken, the Senior Field
Officer would do the work of a Field Supervisor.
Progression to the positions of Senior Field Officer Grade 3
is subject to:
(a) the officer
having demonstrated the appropriate level of skill and competency for the level
of Senior Field Officer Grade 3.
Field Supervisor Grade 1
Appointment to the position of Field Supervisor Grade 1
shall be subject to:
(a) competency
requirements for appointment to Field Supervisor Grade 1. Senior Field Officer (Plant) are also
eligible for appointment but must demonstrate the wider skills required for
general Senior Field Officer classification; and
(b) the officer
having demonstrated the appropriate level of competency for Field Supervisor
Grade 1, as certified by direct supervisor and Regional Manager.
Field Supervisor Grade 2
Progression to the position of Field Supervisor Grade 2
shall be subject to:
(a) 12 months
satisfactory service at Field Supervisor Grade 1; and
(b) competency
requirements for appointment to Field Supervisor Grade 2 as certified by direct
supervisor and Regional Manager. Senior
Field Officers (Plant) are also eligible for appointment but must demonstrate
the wider skills required for general Senior Field Officers competencies.
Senior Field Supervisor
Appointment to the level of Senior Field Supervisor Grade 1
shall be subject to:
(a) the officer
demonstrating all essential competency requirements for appointment to Field
Supervisor Grade 2, as certified by direct supervisor and Regional Manager.
Appointment to this classification shall be subject to competitive
selection for advertised vacancies.
8. This
variation shall take effect from 28 June 2007.
J.
P. GRAYSON D.P.
____________________
Printed by
the authority of the Industrial Registrar.