On Wednesday 26 November 2008 the PSA received a response from Under Treasurer Jim Wright agreeing to the four matters put forward by PSA members at the meeting held at the PSA on Monday 24 November 2008. These matters were in response to the latest Government offer of 20 November 2008. 

In particular, members agreed to remove all bans and limitations once the following matters were agreed;

1. The list of independent assessors is approved by the PSA and appointed as soon as possible and that every effort be made to assess the classification level of those employees ("in scope") who have sought reclassification, prior to transfer to SSSA.

2. Employees' applications for independent reclassification can be made by a simple request.

3. Re access to SA Health Internal Vacancy Notice. If SSSA ex health employees to whom this applies achieve a temporary position at their substantive level or as a promotional position that they be guaranteed release for the period of the vacancy.

4. Employees who accelerated their salary sacrifice arrangement are considered to be participating in salary sacrifice for the purpose of the Government's revised offer of 20 November 2008."

    As these matters have now been agreed, members should lift all bans and limitations.

            The PSA has written to the Department of Treasury and Finance indicating the             expectation of members that the custom and practice followed with previous                 employees being transitioned is adhered to with health employees. That is,                     employees are notified in writing that they are in scope and given reasonable                  notice before any physical relocation occurs (6 weeks). Should proclamation                  occur sooner, this notice period needs to be adhered to. Members, particularly             in outer metro areas, need reasonable time to make arrangements for the                     impending change to their worksite.

Should you have any queries contact Josie Barbaro Acting Assistant Chief Industrial Officer on phone (08) 8205 3294 or email jxb@cpsu.asn.au

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