Questions and Answers No. 26, Friday 15 November 1991

21 AUGUST 1991

(a) The number of Chief Executive Service and Senior Executive Service positions included or approved for inclusion under Schedules 3A and 3B of the Public Sector Management Act 1988 in each Department or Authority at 30 October 1991 were as follows:

TOTAL NUMBER OF SES POSITIONS 1,603

(b) With respect to each Department or Authority, the following list includes all Chief Executive Service and Senior Executive Service positions included or approved for inclusion in Schedules 3A and 3B of the Public Sector Management Act 1988.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LEVEL

MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS LEVEL

ATTORNEY GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT LEVEL

AUDITOR GENERAL'S OFFICE LEVEL

THE BROKEN HILL WATER BOARD LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF BUSH FIRE SERVICES LEVEL

THE CABINET OFFICE LEVEL

CENTENNIAL PARK TRUST LEVEL

CHIEF SECRETARY'S DEPARTMENT LEVEL

COMMERCIAL SERVICES GROUP LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES LEVEL

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DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND LEVEL

LAND MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF COURTS ADMINISTRATION LEVEL

NEW SOUTH WALES DAIRY CORPORATION LEVEL

DARLING HARBOUR AUTHORITY LEVEL

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS LEVEL

OFFICE OF EDUCATION AND YOUTH AFFAIRS LEVEL

ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF NEW SOUTH WALES LEVEL

OFFICE OF ENERGY LEVEL

MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT LEVEL

ETHNIC AFFAIRS COMMISSION OF NEW SOUTH WALES LEVEL

NEW SOUTH WALES FIRE BRIGADES LEVEL

THE FISH MARKETING AUTHORITY LEVEL

NEW SOUTH WALES FISHERIES LEVEL

FORESTRY COMMISSION OF NEW SOUTH WALES LEVEL

GREYHOUND RACING CONTROL BOARD LEVEL

HARNESS RACING AUTHORITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES LEVEL

General Manager 2

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LEVEL

AREA HEALTH SERVICES LEVEL

OFFICE OF HEALTH POLICY LEVEL

HOME CARE SERVICES OF NSW LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING LEVEL

THE HUNTER WATER BOARD LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, LEVEL

EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND FURTHER EDUCATION

LAND TITLES OFFICE LEVEL

LEGAL AID COMMISSION OF NEW SOUTH WALES LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND LEVEL

CO-OPERATIVES

MARITIME SERVICES BOARD OF NEW SOUTH WALES LEVEL

NEW SOUTH WALES MEAT INDUSTRY AUTHORITY LEVEL

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DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES LEVEL

MOTOR ACCIDENTS AUTHORITY LEVEL

NATIONAL PARKES AND WILDLIFE SERVICE LEVEL

NEW SOUTH WALES CRIME COMMISSION LEVEL

NEW SOUTH WALES STATE LOTTERIES LEVEL

OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN LEVEL

PARLIAMENTARY COUNSEL'S OFFICE LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING LEVEL

PREMIER'S DEPARTMENT LEVEL

PROPERTY SERVICES GROUP LEVEL

PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE LEVEL

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT LEVEL

ROADS AND TRAFFIC AUTHORITY LEVEL

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS AND DOMAIN TRUST LEVEL

NEW SOUTH WALES RURAL ASSISTANT AUTHORITY LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, RECREATION AND RACING LEVEL

STATE AUTHORITIES SUPERANNUATION BOARD LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENT LEVEL

STATE ELECTORAL OFFICE LEVEL

STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES LEVEL

STATE POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION LEVEL

STATE RAIL AUTHORITY LEVEL

STATE TRANSIT AUTHORITY LEVEL

NEW SOUTH WALES SUPERANNUATION OFFICE LEVEL

SYDNEY COVE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LEVEL

SYDNEY ELECTRICITY LEVEL

THE SYDNEY MARKET AUTHORITY LEVEL

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TOTALIZATOR AGENCY BOARD LEVEL

TECHNICAL AND FURTHER EDUCATION COMMISSION LEVEL

TOURISM COMMISSION LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT LEVEL

THE TREASURY LEVEL

VALUER GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT LEVEL

WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OF LEVEL

NEW SOUTH WALES

WATER BOARD LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES LEVEL

WORKCOVER AUTHORITY LEVEL

ZOOLOGICAL PARKS BOARD OF NEW SOUTH WALES LEVEL

NSW POLICE SERVICE LEVEL

The total remuneration package of each officer represents the total cost to Government of their employment. No other benefits are provided and the officer must meet all the costs of their superannuation, the costs of benefits and fringe benefit tax on those benefits.

The remuneration ranges across the Senior Executive Service were determined on 1 October 1990 and the Tribunal has determined that no increase shall be given in 1991.

General Management

Finance

Data Processing

Legal

Engineering

Medical (General)

Medical (Specialist)

General Management

Finance

Data Processing

Legal

Engineering

Medical

The following is a broad description of the characteristics of positions falling within each level of the CES and SES.

Level 8

Level 7

This level also includes the largest Senior Executive Service positions. In order to reach this level, SES positions would need to be reporting directly to the Heads of the largest and most diverse agencies (with Chief Executives classified in Level 8) and have an essentially autonomous accountability for the major area of operations. Operating expenditure for these senior SES positions is also likely to be in excess of $1 billion per annum. To reach this level, the SES positions would have to be held to account for the management of diverse resources across several major specialities or functional areas such as operations, engineering and production for a major public utility.

Level 6

SES positions at this level would manage broad functional areas within the largest agencies of Government and typically be across more than one functional area, and substantial latitude would exist in achievement of broad objectives.

Level 5

Senior Executive Service positions at this level would demand substantial specialised knowledge resulting from extensive experience in a recognised professional discipline and/or broadly based management skills. Positions would either be principal specialists for the whole government sector or manage a large operating area of a major agencies. To reach this level, positions would be involved directly in policy development and be subject only to very broad management direction and guidelines. Positions would typically report to the Chief Executive and exercise considerable independence in management.

Level 4

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Chief Executives at this level would operate small to medium sized organisations which demand substantial specialised knowledge. The position would be involved in setting the strategic direction of the organisation. Positions at Level 4 demand advanced technical and/or managerial knowledge and experience usually gained over more than 10 to 15 years in a related field. Positions typically operate within a major function area of Government or a large agency. The functional areas controlled are of central or critical significance to the agencies concerned and typically would represent the major operating areas. Positions would manage a major budget and/or be given substantial freedom in the achievement of objectives. Positions at this level would be closely involved in policy development within their own function areas and undertake projects requiring versatility and innovation in adapting or modifying standards and methods. Considerable judgement would be required in the resolution of frequent and unprecedented problems.

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Positions where the principal emphasis is management would embrace the planning, organising, directing and controlling of subordinates' work as well as determining and managing resources and providing leadership at either a technical and/or a human resource level. Positions would involve the accountability for the direction of a number of associated operations or a specialised professional sub-group on a line, functional or advisory basis. Management positions would typically control an operating budget (around $10 million per annum) and/or a substantial staff group with payroll in excess of one million dollars per annum.

Positions could also reach this level where they share accountability for the management of more substantial operating budgets and agency activities.

To reach the Senior Executive Service advisory, policy and/or specialist positions would need to provide advice on an area critical to the achievement of agency objectives and/or of significance external to the agency and portfolio. Such a position is likely to be regarded as the most authoritative source of advice available to the agency on the specialised professional area.

27 AUGUST 1991

28 AUGUST 1991

24 SEPTEMBER 1991

Question amended 15 October 1991 (Q&A No. 11).

18 OCTOBER 1991

22 OCTOBER 1991

In Service Classes Date

conjunction with N.S.W. Department of Health) 23-25 October 1991

Location Meal Component

(a) Do they use the club's vehicles for such associated duties?

(b) Who bears the cost, the Club or the Federation?

(a) Glebe;

(b) Newtown;

(d) Mount Druitt;

(e) Nepean;

(f) St George;

(g) Shoalhaven;

(h) Newcastle;

(i) Cessnock.

(b) The Branch to which they are attached.

(a) Was an officer of the police service involved; or

(b) Was a civilian involved?

(b) Yes. As the complainant.

(a) Who authorised the payment of cheques?

(b) Who controlled the banking and conducted the administration of the Club?

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