Crown Employees (Psychologists) Award
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
COMMISSION OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Review of Award pursuant to Section 19 of the Industrial
Relations Act 1996.
(Case No. 127265 of 2019)
Before Chief Commissioner Kite
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24 October 2019
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REVIEWED
AWARD
PART A
1. Arrangement
Clause No. Subject
Matter
PART A
1. Arrangement
2. Definitions
3. Parties
4. Classifications
5. Appointments and Progression
6. Salaries
7. Conditions of Employment
8. Environmental Allowance
9. Grievance and Dispute Settling
Procedures
10. Anti-Discrimination
11. Area, Incidence and Duration
PART
B
Table
1 - Salary Rates
Table
2 - Environmental Allowance
Table
3 - Commencing Salary and Progression
2. Definitions
"AHPRA"
means Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
"APS"
means the Australian Psychological Society.
"Association"
means the Public Service Association and Professional Officers’ Association
Amalgamated Union of New South Wales.
"Department" means a department of the Public
Service specified in Column 1 of Schedule 1 of the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 or NSW Police by whom the employee is
directly engaged.
"Division Head" means a Division Head specified in
Column 2 of Schedule 1 of the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 or the
Commissioner of Police.
"Employee"
means a person employed in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 by
a Department or by NSW Police pursuant to the Police Act 1990 (excluding a police officer as defined in the Police Act 1990) in one of the
classifications listed in clause 3 of this Award.
"Industrial
Relations Secretary" means the employer for industrial purposes
under the Government Sector Employment Act
2013.
"PsyBA "
means the Psychology Board of Australia
or successor organisation.
3. Parties
This award is made between the Industrial Relations
Secretary and the Public Service Association and Professional Officers’
Association Amalgamated Union of New South Wales.
4. Classifications
PSYCHOLOGIST
A Psychologist shall have the following characteristics:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Must possess a degree requiring the equivalent of 4 years
full time study in psychology from
a PsyBA recognised tertiary institution and either be
fully registered as a Psychologist or as
a Provisional Psychologist with the PsyBA and AHPRA
Fulfil registration requirements within relevant timeframes
in order to obtain full registration with the PsyBA
and AHPRA (Provisional Psychologists only)
TASK
Provide
a competent psychological service through assessment, counselling and
therapeutic interventions appropriate to the employment context.
JUDGEMENT AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
Provides generalist psychological assessment, counselling
and therapeutic interventions
Increasingly complex problems as allocated
and monitored by the designated manager and/or in consultation with the professional
supervisor.
SUPERVISION AND INDEPENDENCE
Works under the professional supervision
of the designated manager and/or the professional supervisor.
May work as part of a team of psychologists and/or as a
member of a multidisciplinary team
Psychologists trained and accredited by the PsyBA as a supervisor with a minimum of 3 years post
registration experience may be reasonably required by the Department to
supervise a Provisional Psychologist who is in the process of gaining full
registration with the PsyBA/AHPRA.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND IMPACT
May assist in the formulation of management and case plans
Liaison with relevant internal and external stakeholders
SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST
In addition to performing the work of a Psychologist, a
Senior Psychologist shall have the following characteristics:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Full registration as a psychologist in Australia with the PsyBA/AHPRA
Highly developed expertise in a relevant area of psychology
(e.g. assessment/treatment/programming/ behaviour management)
TASK
Provides more complex assessment, case formulation and
intervention by exercising independent professional judgement
Management of complex cases
Superior assessment; treatment; programming; behaviour
management; therapeutic program development; and/or research skills, which
result in the development of more effective interventions
May provide consultation, training and supervision within an
area of specific expertise to other psychologists
May conduct and set psychological research and evaluation
projects for the Department as required.
JUDGEMENT AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
Exercises independent psychological judgement
Is recognised for sound professional judgement
Exercises initiative in the development of sound work
practices or professional standards
Contributes to the development, evaluation of and quality
improvement of psychological assessment / treatment / intervention programs
across the Department
SUPERVISION AND INDEPENDENCE
May
provide supervision
Able to work independently
May work in or lead a multidisciplinary team.
Seeks advice from the designated manager
and/or the professional supervisor in appropriate circumstances.
Senior Psychologists trained and accredited by the PsyBA as a supervisor with a minimum of three years post
registration experience may be reasonably required by the Department to
supervise a Provisional
Psychologist who is in the process of gaining full registration
with the PsyBA/AHPRA.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND IMPACT
May assist with formulation of policy
Provides sophisticated consultation to other psychologists
and other Department staff
Provides advice/input for the development,
evaluation of and quality improvement of psychological assessment/treatment/intervention
programs when required.
Forges productive organisational links
with other service providers.
SPECIALIST PSYCHOLOGIST
In addition to performing the work of a Psychologist, a
Specialist Psychologist shall have the following characteristics:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Full registration as a psychologist in
Australia with the PsyBA/AHPRA.
Must possess a post-graduate degree at the
masters level or higher in a specialist area deemed relevant by the employing
Department including, but not limited to, Clinical Psychology, Clinical
Neuropsychology, Counselling Psychology, and Forensic Psychology. The
post graduate degree must include components of professional training and
supervised experience and must be of at least 2 years full time duration or its
equivalent; or
Education, training and experience deemed by the Department
to be equivalent (for example as signified by membership of a relevant APS
College such as Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Counselling
Psychology, Forensic Psychology).
Broad, expert relevant specialist
knowledge.
TASK
Adapts psychological literature for new
programs, therapies or research.
Conducts and evaluates psychological interventions at a high
standard.
May conduct psychological research and evaluation
projects for the Department as required.
JUDGEMENT AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
Exercises independent clinical judgement.
High level diagnostic ability in relation
to psychological disorders.
High level clinical judgements according
to scientific literature.
SUPERVISION AND INDEPENDENCE
Works under the supervision of the
designated manager and/or the professional supervisor.
Knows area of expertise and will consult others on a needs
basis.
Able to work independently.
May work in or lead a multidisciplinary team.
A Specialist Psychologist trained and accredited by the PsyBA as a supervisor with a minimum of three years post
registration experience may be reasonably required by the Department to
supervise a Provisional Psychologist who is in the process of gaining full
registration with the PsyBA/AHPRA.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND IMPACT
Consultant to psychologists and peer
consultancy within relevant area of expertise.
May assist with formulation of policy
SENIOR SPECIALIST PSYCHOLOGIST
In addition to performing the work of a Specialist
Psychologist, a Senior Specialist Psychologist shall have the following
characteristics:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Full registration as a psychologist in
Australia with the PsyBA/AHPRA.
Must possess a post-graduate degree at the
masters level or higher in a specialist area deemed relevant by the employing
Department including, but not limited to, Clinical Psychology, Clinical
Neuropsychology, Counselling Psychology, and Forensic Psychology. The post
graduate degree must include components of professional training and supervised
experience and must be of at least 2 years full time duration or its
equivalent; or
Education, training and experience deemed by the Department
to be equivalent (for example as signified by membership of a relevant APS
College such as Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Counselling
Psychology, Forensic Psychology).
Extensive experience as a Specialist Psychologist or other
relevant work experience deemed equivalent by the Division Head.
TASK
Is required to manage more difficult or
unusual cases.
High level of clinical expertise and
responsibilities.
May conduct and set psychological research and evaluation
projects for the Department as required.
JUDGEMENT AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
Resolves complex clinical problems.
May provide advice and input for service planning e.g., at
sector or area level.
Resolves issues likely to have wide impact
on the profession and organisation within area of expertise.
SUPERVISION AND INDEPENDENCE
May provide supervision.
May work in or lead a multidisciplinary team.
Major contributions to the quality
management and evaluation of psychological services within area of expertise.
A Senior Specialist Psychologist trained and accredited by
the PsyBA as a supervisor with a minimum of three
years post registration experience may be reasonably required by the Department
to supervise a Provisional Psychologist who is in the process of gaining full
registration with the PsyBA/AHPRA.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND IMPACT
Higher level consultancy role within the Department and with
external agencies
CHIEF PSYCHOLOGIST
A Chief Psychologist shall have the following
characteristics:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Full registration as a psychologist in
Australia.
Must possess a post-graduate degree at the
masters level or higher in a specialist area deemed relevant by the employing
Department including, but not limited to, Clinical Psychology, Clinical
Neuropsychology, Counselling Psychology, and Forensic Psychology. The
post graduate degree must include components of professional training and
supervised experience and must be of at least 2 years full time duration or its
equivalent: The Division Head may
approve other appropriate degrees or experience for entry to this
classification.
High-level expertise of a specific
relevant area within the profession.
Substantial experience in professional
supervision and/or management in the relevant area.
Superior skills in coordinating a comprehensive
program or services.
TASK
Develops appropriate policy in a specific
area.
May conduct and set research and evaluation projects for the
Department as required.
Provides high level consultation to the Department within
specific professional areas,
Devises and manages training programs of professional
relevance to psychologists
JUDGEMENT AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
Provide
a psychological service in the most complex cases.
Applies policy and procedures
independently in decision-making.
Exercises independent and expert judgement
in making recommendations on implementation of policy and allocation of
resources.
SUPERVISION AND INDEPENDENCE
May work in or lead a multi-disciplinary team.
May manage the implementation of
state-wide psychological and behavioural programs delivered by
multi-disciplinary teams.
May professionally supervise a team of
skilled psychologists.
Provides leadership and professional
supervision to all psychologists within
designated area of responsibility.
Works with a high level of independence.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND IMPACT
Consultancy,
negotiation with other organisations on service provision/case management at a
regional or area level.
Provides
professional psychological advice to management.
Manages a larger multi-disciplinary team
or several teams of psychologists.
High level liaison with relevant internal
and external stakeholders.
PRINCIPAL PSYCHOLOGIST
A Principal Psychologist shall have all of the following
characteristics:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Full registration as a psychologist in
Australia.
Must possess a post-graduate degree at the masters level or
higher in a specialist area deemed relevant by the employing Department
including, but not limited to, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology,
Counselling Psychology, Forensic Psychology. The post
graduate degree must include components of professional training and supervised
experience and must be of at least 2 years full time duration or its
equivalent: The Division Head may approve
other appropriate degrees or experience for entry to this classification.
Substantial relevant clinical, supervisory
and management skills.
Understands relevance of their discipline
to the role of the Department.
Superior knowledge of research relevant to
the service.
Possess
significant expertise in the delivery and management of psychological services.
TASK
May
conduct and set psychological research and evaluation projects for the
Department as required.
Ensures
the delivery and
quality of psychological services provided throughout the Department.
Reviews programs and services across the
Department.
High level policy advice on deployment of
services and professional resources.
Provides strategic advice informed by up-to-date knowledge
in the relevant area.
Oversees maintenance of professional
standards in psychological practice.
JUDGEMENT AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
Strategic planning, negotiation with other
organisations and Departments at a statewide level.
Authoritative advice to the organisation
on psychological matters.
Significant strategic, policy or service delivery input at
an organisational level.
SUPERVISION AND INDEPENDENCE
Provides leadership to all psychologists
in the Department.
Works with a high level of independence.
Provides
professional supervision of the Chief Psychologists and/or other senior
classifications as deemed appropriate.
Ensures
a high quality of professional supervision within the Department
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND IMPACT
Represent
the Department to external bodies, as required, in relation to psychological
matters.
Provide
high level advice to senior management of the Department and other key clients.
Has significant policy or service delivery influence at an
organisational level.
High level liaison with relevant internal
and external stakeholders.
5. Appointment and
Progression
Appointment to the Chief or Principal Psychologist
classification is subject to the occurrence of a vacancy in the relevant
classification. Appointment to Senior
Psychologist, Specialist Psychologist or Senior Specialist Psychologist is
subject either to the occurrence of a vacancy in the relevant classification or
to the following reclassification process:
5.1 An applicant for
reclassification as a Senior Psychologist, Specialist Psychologist or Senior
Specialist Psychologist is required to submit a written application detailing
how he or she meets the characteristics for the higher classification as
specified in clause 3 of this Award. The
application must include a supporting reference from his or her professional
supervisor.
5.2 The
Classification Committee tests the application by peer professional review,
against the relevant classification characteristics by way of formal interview.
5.3 The
Classification Committee consists of:
(a) The
departmental Principal or a departmental Chief Psychologist (or equivalent).
(b) A Human
Resources Manager (or equivalent) as designated by the Department, and
(c) A Principal or
Chief Psychologist or equivalent from another Department (to ensure equity of
standards and process).
5.4 The
Classification Committee makes a recommendation to the Department Division on
whether or not to approve the reclassification.
5.5 An applicant for
reclassification to the position of Senior Psychologist shall have completed a
minimum of one year at the 9th year of service point on the salary scale for a
Psychologist.
5.6 An applicant for
reclassification to the position of Senior Specialist Psychologist shall have
completed a minimum of one year at the 5th year of service on the salary scale
for Specialist Psychologist (or a previously equivalent classification).
5.7 An applicant for
reclassification to the position of Specialist Psychologist shall have
completed a minimum of one year at the 9th year of service of the Psychologists
salary scale or the 3rd year of service of the Senior Psychologists salary
scale unless the applicant has obtained a relevant Master’s degree or higher.
5.9 An applicant can
only make one application for reclassification to the same classification
within a twelve month period.
6. Salaries
6.1 The annual salaries payable to employees
covered by this Award are as set out in Table 1 - Salaries, of Part B of this
Award.
6.2 The salary rates and allowance set at the date
of commencement of this Award will increase in accordance with the Crown
Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2019) Award and any variation or
replacement award.
6.3 Commencing salary and progression for
psychologists are set out in Table 3 - Commencing Salary and Progression -
Psychologists, of Part B of this Award.
7. Conditions of Employment
7.1 General Conditions
The
employees regulated by this Award shall be entitled to the conditions of
employment as set out in this Award, and, except where specifically varied by
this Award, existing conditions provided for under the Government Sector Employment Act 2013,
Government Sector Employment Regulation 2014, and the Crown Employees (Public
Service Conditions of Employment) Reviewed Award 2009 and the Crown Employees (Public
Sector - Salaries 2019)Award or any replacement awards.
7.2 Professional
Supervision
Provisional Psychologists shall be provided with
professional supervision in accordance with PsyBA
guidelines as amended from time to time.
All psychologists’ classifications shall be provided
with professional supervision to maintain competence in their area of practice
through ongoing supervision in accordance with PsyBA
guidelines.
7.3 Materials of
Work
Appropriate rooms will be provided for conducting
clinical interviews and/or assessments with clients/offenders to ensure
psychologists are able to meet requirements, subject to occupational health and
safety obligations, of auditory privacy and client confidentiality. In addition, the employer will provide ready
access to appropriate test materials, including a set of relevant current
psychometric instruments.
7.4 Professional
Development
Psychologists shall have appropriate and equitable
access to professional training, education and conference attendance relevant
to both the employer and employee in order that they may maintain competence
through ongoing professional development in accordance with PsyBA
guidelines. The Department shall not
unreasonably refuse requests by psychologists to attend relevant training,
education and conferences. Attendance at
approved training, education and conferences shall be in accordance with the
Staff Training and Development Clause of the Crown Employees (Public Service
Conditions of Employment) Reviewed Award 2009 as amended from time to time.
8. Environmental Allowance
8.1 Environmental
Allowance
Psychologists who have substantial regular and direct
contact with offenders/clients in correctional centres operated by the Department of Communities and Justice or Youth
Justice Centres shall be paid the
environmental allowance specified in Item 1 of Table 2, Environmental Allowance
of Part B, Monetary rates. The allowance
shall be paid under the following conditions:
(a) the work location is totally within a Correctional or Youth
Justice Centre to attract full payment;
(b) there must be regular, direct and substantial contact with
offenders/clients;
(c) the allowance
can be paid on a pro-rata basis if the contact is not on a full time basis,
i.e. 2 - 3 days attracts 50 per cent, 4 - 5 days attracts 100 per cent; and
(d) offender/client
contact is generally in a "supervisory" capacity i.e. contact is for
professional purposes.
8.2 The
environmental allowance will increase in accordance with the (Crown Employees
(Public Sector - Salaries 2019) Award and any variation or replacement award.
9. Grievance and
Dispute Settling Procedures
9.1 All grievances
and disputes relating to the provisions of this award shall initially be dealt
with as close to the source as possible, with graduated steps for further
attempts at resolution at higher levels of authority within the appropriate
department, if required.
9.2 An employee is
required to notify in writing their immediate manager, as to the substance of the
grievance, dispute or difficulty, request a meeting to discuss the matter, and
if possible, state the remedy sought.
9.3 Where the
grievance or dispute involves confidential or other sensitive material
(including issues of harassment or discrimination under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977) that makes
it impractical for the employee to advise their immediate manager the
notification may occur to the next appropriate level of management, including
where required, to the Division Head or delegate.
9.4 The immediate
manager, or other appropriate officer, shall convene a meeting in order to
resolve the grievance, dispute or difficulty within two (2) working days, or as
soon as practicable, of the matter being brought to attention.
9.5 If the matter
remains unresolved with the immediate manager, the employee may request to meet
the appropriate person at the next level of management in order to resolve the
matter. This manager shall respond within two (2) working days, or as soon as
practicable. The employee may pursue the sequence of reference to successive
levels of management until the matter is referred to the Division Head.
9.6 The Division
Head may refer the matter to the Industrial Relations Secretary for
consideration.
9.7 If the matter
remains unresolved, the Division Head shall provide a written response to the
employee and any other party involved in the grievance, dispute or difficulty,
concerning action to be taken, or the reason for not taking action, in relation
to the matter.
9.8 An employee, at
any stage, may request to be represented by the Association.
9.9 The Association
or the Division Head may refer the matter to the New South Wales Industrial
Relations Commission if the matter is unresolved following the use of these
procedures.
9.10 The employee,
Association, Department and the Industrial Relations Secretary shall agree to
be bound by any order or determination by the New South Wales Industrial
Relations Commission in relation to the dispute.
9.11 Whilst the
procedures outlined in subclauses 8.1 to 8.10 of this clause are being
followed, normal work undertaken prior to notification of the dispute or
difficulty shall continue unless otherwise agreed between the parties, or, in
the case involving occupational health and safety, if practicable, normal work
shall proceed in a manner which avoids any risk to the health and safety of any
employee or member of the public
10.
Anti-Discrimination
10.1 It is the
intention of the parties bound by this Award to seek to achieve the object in section
3(f) of the Industrial Relations Act
1996 to prevent and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. This includes discrimination on the grounds
of race, sex, marital status, disability, homosexuality, transgender identity,
age and responsibilities as a carer.
10.2 It follows that
in fulfilling their obligations under the dispute resolution procedure
prescribed by this Award the parties have obligations to take all reasonable
steps to ensure that the operation of the provisions of this Award are not
directly or indirectly discriminatory in their effects. It will be consistent with the fulfilment of
these obligations for the parties to make application to vary any provision of
the Award which, by its terms or operation, has a direct or indirect discriminatory
effect.
10.3 Under the Ant-Discrimination Act 1977, it is
unlawful to victimise an employee because the employee has made or may make or
has been involved in a complaint of unlawful discrimination or harassment.
10.4 Nothing in this
clause is to be taken to affect:
(a) any conduct or act which is specifically exempted from
anti-discrimination legislation;
(b) offering or providing junior rates of pay to persons under
21 years of age;
(c) any act or practice of a body established to propagate religion
which is exempted under section 56(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977; and
(d) a party to this Award from pursuing matters of unlawful
discrimination in any State or Federal jurisdiction.
10.5 This clause does
not create legal rights or obligations in addition to those imposed upon the
parties by the legislation referred to in this clause.
Notes -
(a) Employers and
employees may also be subject to Commonwealth anti-discrimination legislation.
(b) Section 56(d)
of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
provides:
"Nothing in the Act affects any other act or
practice of a body established to propagate religion that conforms to the
doctrines of that religion or is necessary to avoid injury to the religious
susceptibilities of the adherents of that religion."
11. Area, Incidence
and Duration
11.1 This Award shall
apply to employees as defined in clause 2, Definitions of this Award.
11.2 This award
replaces the following instruments insofar as they apply to those employees:
(a) Guidance
Officer, Department of Industrial Relations; Research Officers, Division of
Vocational Guidance Services, Department of Industrial Relations, Department of
Justice - Corrective Services, Department of Family and Community Services,
Department of Health NSW; Research Officers (Non-Legally Qualified) Law Reform
Commission, Department of Attorney General; Psychologists, Department of Health
NSW, Department of Corrective Services, Department of Family and Community
Services; Research Anthropologists, Department of Health NSW; Rehabilitation
Counsellor Workers Compensation Commission Agreement No. 2405 of 1982 and
Amending Agreement No. 2520 of 1989
(b) Psychologists -
Department of Corrective Services PEO Determinations effective 12 March 1998
and 25 August 2000
(c) Clinical
Neuropsychologist - Department of Corrective Services; Determination No.937 of
2004
(d) Psychologist-in-Charge,
Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care Determination No. 933 of 2004
11.3 This award is
made following a review under section 19 of the Industrial Relations Act 1996 and rescinds and replaces the Crown Employees (Psychologists) Award published
15 April 2016 (379 I.G. 466), as varied.
11.4 The changes made
to the award pursuant to the Award Review pursuant to section 19(6) of the Industrial Relations Act 1996 and
Principle 26 of the Principles for Review of Awards made by the Industrial
Relations Commission of New South Wales on 28 April 1999 (310 I.G. 359) take
effect on and from 24 October 2019.
11.5 This award
remains in force until varied or rescinded, the period for which it was made
having already expired.
PART B
Table
1 - Salary Rates
Applying from the beginning of the first full pay period to
commence on or after the dates in the column headings:
Psychologists
|
|
Classification and
Grade
|
1.7.19
|
|
Per Annum
|
|
$
|
Psychologist
|
|
1st year
|
68,084
|
2nd year
|
71,768
|
3rd year
|
75,445
|
4th year
|
80,045
|
5th year
|
84,648
|
6th year
|
89,249
|
7th year
|
93,849
|
8th year
|
97,530
|
9th year and thereafter
|
101,207
|
Senior Psychologist
|
|
1st year
|
106,730
|
2nd year
|
111,332
|
3rd year and thereafter
|
115,930
|
Specialist Psychologist
|
|
1st year
|
97,530
|
2nd year
|
103,047
|
3rd year
|
108,570
|
4th year
|
114,091
|
5th year and thereafter
|
119,607
|
Senior Specialist Psychologist
|
|
1st year
|
125,131
|
2nd year
|
128,810
|
3rd year and thereafter
|
132,494
|
Chief Psychologist
|
|
1st year
|
138,900
|
Principal Psychologist
|
|
1st year and thereafter
|
150,893
|
Table 2 - Environmental Allowance
Applying from the beginning of the first full pay period to
commence on or after the dates in the column headings:
Item. No
|
Clause No.
|
Description
|
1.7.19
|
|
|
|
$
|
1
|
8
|
Environmental Allowance
|
3,117
|
Table
3 - Commencing Salary and Progression
Psychologists
Provisional
Psychologists shall commence at year 1 of the scale for Psychologist and may
progress by way of annual increment to year 2, subject to satisfactory conduct
and services. Progression to year 3 shall occur
effective from the date of registration with the PsyBA/AHPRA.
The date of registration will become the new annual increment date.
The
Division Head may consider progression past year 2 up to year 3 only where
there are extenuating circumstances which have prevented the Psychologist from
achieving full registration within the standard 2 year period.
Provided
that where a Psychologist has already met the criteria for full registration
and is registered in accordance with the Psychologists Act 2001, he/she shall
commence at Year 3 of the scale for Psychologist, unless the Division Head
otherwise approves a higher commencing salary.
Except
for a Provisional Psychologist, progression to the next due increment occurs
after 12 months service at a particular increment in accordance with clause
14, Increments, of Part 2, Conditions of Service of the Government Sector Employment
Regulation 2014 .
Senior Psychologists
A
Senior Psychologist will commence at year 1 of the salary scale for Senior
Psychologist unless the Division Head approves otherwise.
Psychologists
promoted to this classification shall enter at the salary for the Senior
Psychologist classification that is immediately above the salary previously
applying to that person as Psychologist unless the Division Head approves
otherwise.
Progression
to the next due increment occurs after 12 months service at a particular
increment in accordance with clause 14, Increments, of Part 2, Conditions of
Service of the Government Sector Employment Regulation 2014.
Specialist Psychologists
A
Specialist Psychologist will commence at year 1 of the salary scale for
Specialist Psychologist unless the Division Head approves otherwise.
Psychologists
promoted to this classification shall enter at the salary for the Specialist
Psychologist classification that is immediately above the salary previously
applying to that person as Psychologist or Senior Psychologist unless the
Division Head approves otherwise.
Progression
to the next due increment occurs after 12 months service at a particular
increment in accordance with clause 14 , Increments, of Part 2,
Conditions of Service of the Government Sector Employment Regulation 2014.
Senior Specialist Psychologist
A
Senior Specialist Psychologist will commence at year 1 of the salary scale for
Senior Specialist Psychologist unless the Division Head approves otherwise.
Psychologists
promoted to this classification shall enter at the salary for the Senior
Specialist Psychologist classification that is immediately above the salary
previously applying to that person as Psychologist, Senior Psychologist or
Specialist Psychologist unless the Division Head approves otherwise.
Progression
to the next due increment occurs after 12 months service at a particular
increment in accordance with clause 14, Increments, of Part 2,
Conditions of Service of the Government Sector Employment Regulation 2014.
P. M. KITE, Chief Commissioner
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