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IN ORDERS
25 November
2005 2005/25
Current national security alert level: Medium
Testing
audible warning devices
Supply of
mess dress uniform to Station Officers.
Payments for
qualifications allowances for Permanent Firefighters
Recruit
Retained Firefighter Program
ADMINISTRATIVE
AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF NOTICES
Christmas/New
Year period 2005/06
Manager Recruitment and EEO, Clerk Grade 9/10
Economic Analyst and Planner, Clerk 9/10, Corporate
Strategy Division
PERMANENT
FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES
Gazetted
additional public holidays
Zone Commander West 5, Tamworth
Country Inspector West 3, Katoomba
New members
appointed to Brigades
POLICIES
Testing audible warning devices
This instruction rescinds In Orders 1985/28, Noise abatement safeguards for firefighting personnel.
1. Policy
When testing audible warning devices on NSWFB vehicles all care must be taken to ensure that no-one in the workplace or immediate vicinity is exposed to excessive levels of noise.
Under no circumstances are audible warning devices to be tested where there is a likelihood that the testing could impact on unprepared people. It is the responsibility of the person who is about to test an audible warning device to ensure that everyone is protected in accordance with the following procedure.
2. Procedure
The following procedure must be followed:
1. Warn everyone in the workplace or its immediate vicinity that a test is about to be conducted.
2. Ensure hearing protection, eg earmuffs, is worn by all personnel and bystanders in the immediate vicinity.
3. Where possible, test vehicles in an open space and not inside premises.
4. Sirens must not be tested in the engine bay of a station.
4. Minimise the duration of the test.
5. Long duration testing may only be conducted by Service Technicians in designated areas.
6. Service Technicians may muffle the siren/horn speaker when testing.
Contact Officer: Peter
Fanning, Assistant Director Fleet, (02) 9742 7479
File Reference: ENG/00025
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Supply of mess dress uniform to Station Officers
This instruction amends section 4, Issue, of In Orders 2003/10, Mess dress uniform.
4. Issue
4.1 Officers holding the rank of Inspector and above are eligible to be issued mess dress uniform.
4.2 Inspectors promoted to the rank of Superintendent or appointed to the position of Country Inspector, who have not previously been issued with mess dress, will be issued with the uniform following their promotion or appointment.
4.3 Issue of mess dress uniform to Inspectors other than in 4.2 is on an ‘as needs’ basis.
4.4 Officers of the rank of Station Officer may, if they wish, purchase a mess dress uniform at their own expense.
4.5 A Station Officer who purchases a mess dress uniform at their own expense and who is subsequently promoted to the rank of Inspector will be reimbursed for the cost of that uniform subject to the submission of a written report and the provision of receipts.
Contact Officer: Superintendent Peter X Stathis,
Professional Standards and Conduct Officer, (02) 9265 2826
File Reference: CHO/01025
PROCEDURES
Risk Assessment Worksheets
This instruction should be read in conjunction with In
Orders 2001/10 and 2005/10, Corporate
Stationery, and In Orders 2005/18, Dynamic Risk Assessment Manual.
1. Background
Dynamic Risk Assessment for Operations: The Safe Person Concept was issued to all operational personnel in July 2005. It is also available on the Intranet. All operational personnel are to make themselves familiar with this Manual.
The Dynamic Risk Assessment Manual reinforces the NSWFB’s Risk Management Policy at a tactical level by promoting the risk assessment methodology at incidents and training exercises. It assists operational personnel to meet the occupational health and safety requirement to conduct risk assessments at incidents and training exercises, particularly where a Safety Officer has been appointed.
2. Purpose
To assist Safety Officers, the NSWFB has produced a series of Dynamic Risk Assessment Worksheets for use at the following types of incidents:
· structure fires
· hazardous material incidents
· rescues
· urban search and rescue operations
· bushfires/hazard reductions, and
· confined space operations.
The risk assessment worksheets are printed on waterproof paper and can be used with a standard ball point pen in inclement weather. The six different risk assessment sheets should be stored in a folder and kept on the primary response appliance at fire stations and on response vehicles for Senior Officers. An appropriate storage folder can be purchased from a local stationery supplier.
3. Safety Officer responsibilities
Clause 7 of Standard Operational Guideline 1.6, Safety Officer lists the responsibilities of Safety Officers including:
·
assisting with,
or conducting an operational risk assessment, completing an appropriate risk
assessment form and communicating this information to the IC
·
assessing, monitoring
and providing a risk assessment on hazards likely to affect the safety, health
and welfare of personnel
·
advising the IC on all aspects of safety and risk
management.
When a Safety Officer is appointed, the Incident Controller must now ensure that the Safety Officer:
· conducts a comprehensive risk assessment of the incident,
· confirms correct implementation of relevant operational procedures to ensure firefighter safety,
· documents their findings on the appropriate risk assessment worksheet, and
· advises the Incident Controller on identified risks and control measures implemented or required.
The Safety Officer should seek advice from appropriate onsite or specialist personnel, if available.
4. Initial issue
Risk Assessment Worksheets will be delivered to all fire stations and Zone offices in the next few weeks.
Fire stations and Zone offices that do not receive a copy by 16 December 2005 may requisition a copy.
5. Supply details
The Risk Assessment Worksheets have been included in the Corporate Stationery contract with SALMAT. Replacement and additional worksheets can be obtained from SALMAT using the instructions below. These instructions can also be found in the Electronic Supply Catalogue (ESCAT).
Manual, Technical
Information: Technical Data on Operational Matters.
Rules
Charge Against: 3005 – Stationery Other
Order Method: Local Purchase Order to Supplier
Order Instructions: Use Supplier Part Number
Order Authorisation: Station Commander and Above
References
In Orders 2001/10 Corporate Stationery
2005/10 Corporate Stationery – SALMAT
2005/18 Dynamic Risk Assessment Manual
|
Title |
Supplier |
S/Part No |
UOI |
Est Price |
Cat No |
|
Risk
Assessment Worksheet - USAR |
SAL |
FB06637 |
Pack 10 |
$4.00 |
06637 |
|
Risk
Assessment Worksheet - Rescue |
SAL |
FB06642 |
Pack 10 |
$4.00 |
06642 |
|
Risk
Assessment Worksheet - Hazmat |
SAL |
FB06641 |
Pack 25 |
$4.00 |
00641 |
|
Risk
Assessment Worksheet – Structure Fire |
SAL |
FB06640 |
Pack 25 |
$4.00 |
06640 |
|
Risk
Assessment Worksheet- Confined Space |
SAL |
FB06639 |
Pack 10 |
$4.00 |
06639 |
|
Risk
Assessment Worksheet - Bushfire |
SAL |
FB06638 |
Pack 10 |
$4.00 |
06638 |
SAL SALMAT
Document Management Solutions Pty Limited.
4. Further information
If you have an enquiry or need further information please contact the Operational Safety Coordinator on (02) 9318 4877 or by email OSC.NSWFB@fire.nsw.gov.au
Contact Officer: Steven Baker, Operational Safety
Coordinator (02) 9318 487), or Andrew Biggs, Supply Officer (02) 9742 7443.
File Reference: CHO 07066
Payments for qualifications allowances for Permanent Firefighters
1. Introduction
The New South Wales Fire Brigades and the New South Wales Fire Brigade Employees’ Union have agreed to simplify a number of allowances, including qualifications allowances, that are listed in Table 3 of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005 (the Permanent Firefighters’ Award). Application to vary this Award will be made in the near future, however, in the interim, the following provisions will apply on an administrative basis from the date of this In Orders.
Many of the current allowances are provided for on a per shift basis, necessitating the entry on timesheets for each shift. The process has been simplified by withdrawing some allowances, introducing new ones, and changing the payment arrangements on others, to a weekly, rather than shift, basis.
2. Purpose
The purpose of simplifying the allowances listed below is to
minimise the time taken by firefighters to fill out timesheets and the time
taken for data entry into the payroll system, while also removing any inequity
in the superannuation treatment of the allowances.
3. Table 3 allowances
The new Table 3 allowances are listed below, and will replace the current Table 3 in the Permanent Firefighters’ Award from the pay period commencing on 25 November 2005:
Table 3 – Allowances
|
Item |
Description |
Unit |
Amount |
|
1 |
Laundry expenses |
$ per week |
26.49 |
|
2 |
Kilometre Allowance |
$ per km |
0.86 |
|
3 |
Major Aerial Allowance |
$ per week |
40.00 |
|
4 |
Minor Aerial Allowance |
$ per week |
15.00 |
|
5 |
BA/Hazmat Allowance |
$ per week |
80.00 |
|
6 |
Hazmat Support Allowance |
$ per week |
16.00 |
|
7 |
Communications Allowance, Firefighters |
$ per week |
124.38 |
|
8 |
Communications Allowance, Officers |
$ per week |
134.88 |
|
9 |
Communications Allowance, Senior Officers |
$ per week |
157.19 |
|
10 |
Country Allowance |
$ per week |
5.41 |
|
11 |
Remote Area Allowance |
$ per week |
20.79 |
|
12 |
Rescue Allowance |
$ per week |
34.76 |
|
13 |
Service Allowance · 5 years or more, but less than 10 years · 10 years or more, but less than 15 years · 15 years or more |
$ per week |
3.22 6.44 9.66 |
|
14 |
Meal Allowance |
$ per meal |
21.10 |
|
15 |
Refreshment Allowance |
$ per meal |
10.55 |
|
16 |
Relieving Allowance |
$ per rostered shift |
23.00 |
|
17 |
Court Attendance Stand-By Rate · Periods of less than 24 hours · Periods of 24 hours |
$ |
10.75 16.12 |
|
18 |
Accommodation contribution |
$ per week |
27.50 |
4. Recording information
Table 3
- Rescinded Allowances
As part of the simplification process, the
following allowances are rescinded:
Drive Motor
CABA Refill
In Charge of Proto Locker
In Charge of Salvage
Motor Driving Instructor
Overtime on Qualifications
The Drive Motor Allowance has been incorporated
in the Service Allowance (to be paid weekly).
Table 3
Allowances to be paid weekly (not claimed on timesheets)
Major Aerial Allowance
Minor Aerial Allowance
BA/Hazmat Allowance
Hazmat Support Allowance
Communications Allowance, Firefighters
Communications Allowance, Officers
Communications Allowance, Senior Officers
Country Allowance
Remote Area Allowance
Rescue Allowance
Service Allowance
Accommodation Contribution
The above allowances will be incorporated into
the pay plan of each firefighter holding the relevant qualification.
Table 3
Allowances to be claimed on timesheets
Kilometre Allowance
Relieving Allowance
Table 3
Allowances to be claimed through Miscellaneous Voucher
Laundry Expenses
Court Attendance Stand By Rate
Meal Allowance (those claimed in clauses other
than Clause 10 of the Permanent Firefighters’ Award)
Table 3
Allowances to be claimed through petty cash
Meal Allowance (those claimed under Clause 10 of
the Permanent Firefighters’ Award).
Those employees receiving aerial qualifications
allowances prior to 25 November 2005, and not attached to a station with an
aerial appliance, will maintain those allowances, but not the new Minor and
Major allowances listed in the Table above.
Those employees currently occupying Operational
Support positions and receiving aerial qualifications allowances above their
current rates of pay, will maintain those allowances. For all future appointments
to Operational Support positions, those employees will not receive any such
qualifications allowances.
Contact Officer: Julie Duncan, Manager Employee
Services, (02) 9265 2677
File Reference: CHO/02206
TRAINING
Recruit Retained Firefighter Program
1. Policy
Effective immediately, all new staff employed by the NSWFB as Retained Firefighters are required to attend Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Recruit Retained Training Program. This program must be completed within six months of commencing employment as a Retained Firefighter.
Recruit Retained Firefighters are to wear recruit shoulder insignia epaulettes until all requirements of Stage 1 and Stage 2 Recruit Retained Training Program are completed.
2. Stage 1 - Recruit Retained Firefighter Program
Stage 1 of the program is a four day training course that is conducted at NSWFB Training Centres.
Recruit Retained Firefighters are not to respond to incidents until all Stage 1 course requirements have been completed.
On meeting all Stage 1 requirements, Recruit Retained Firefighters are able to respond to incidents.
3. Stage 2 - Recruit Retained Firefighter Program
Stage 2 of the program is a two day training course that is conducted at NSWFB Training Centres and must be completed within six months of commencing employment as a Retained Firefighter.
On meeting all requirements of the Recruit Retained Firefighter Program, Retained Firefighters are to remove recruit shoulder insignia epaulettes.
4. Further information
For further information contact your Regional Manager Training:
Region West: Inspector Steve Lyons 0418 485 565
Region North Inspector Darryl Dunbar 0418 162 815
Region South 0418 162 804
Contact
Officer: Superintendent Rob
Kaines, Manager Capability Training,
(02) 9318 4303
File Reference: CHO01202-1
ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF NOTICES
Christmas/New Year period 2005/06
The following arrangements apply over the Christmas and New Year period.
Public holidays
The Christmas and New Year public holidays for New South Wales are:
Sunday 25 December 2005 Christmas Day
Monday 26 December 2005 additional public holiday
Tuesday 27 December 2005 Boxing Day
Sunday 1 January 2006 New Year’s Day
Monday 2 January 2006 additional public holiday
Public service holiday
All staff employed under the Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002 who are not entitled to a union picnic day are eligible to take the public service holiday. The Commissioner has determined that the most appropriate day for eligible staff to take this holiday is Wednesday 28 December 2005.
To ensure that services to the public remain available, it may be necessary to direct some staff to work on that day. Usually, any staff so directed are entitled to be absent on either Thursday 29 December or Friday 30 December 2005.
Employees directed to work on all working days between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day are entitled to be paid overtime at the ‘public holiday’ rate (to a total of double time and a half) for work performed on the day determined as the public service holiday in accordance with the Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Award 2002, as specified in the scenarios below:
1. If an employee is directed to work on Wednesday 28 December, Thursday 29 December and Friday 30 December 2005 such employee will be entitled to overtime at the ‘public holiday rate’ for the day determined as the public service holiday, that is, Wednesday 28 December 2005.
2. If an employee is directed to work on Wednesday 28 December and Thursday 30 December 2005 and takes the half day concessional leave on Friday 30 December 2005 such employee will be entitled to overtime at the ‘public holiday rate’ for the day determined as the public service holiday, that is, Wednesday 28 December 2005.
If an employee takes their public service holiday entitlement on Wednesday 28 December 2005 (or in lieu of the Wednesday either Thursday 29 December 2005 or Friday 30 December 2005) then no overtime is payable.
Concessional leave
All staff who are employed under the Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002 may be granted concessional leave on the afternoon of Friday 23 December 2005 or the afternoon of Friday 30 December 2005. Concessional leave is subject to all offices and branches being kept open on both days until normal closing time, with adequate staffing to meet all public requirements.
As in the past, the leave will commence at 1200 hours for staff working on standard time. However, in those cases where staff work flexible hours:
· if full-time, they must complete 3.5 hours duty before they are eligible for the concession
· if part-time, they should work half their normal daily hours. In the case of part-time staff, the concession is only available to staff that normally work on the days in question.
For a member of staff to be entitled to the concession on
the afternoon of 23 December 2005 or 30 December 2005, they must have been on
duty on the morning of that day and worked 3.5 hours. The concession cannot be
combined with any other form of leave.
For additional information see Premier’s Department Circular 2005-43.
Contact Officer: Barry
Larkins, Acting Industrial Officer, (02) 9265 2958
File Reference: CHO/00766
Vacancies
Position No: 742001. Head Office, Sydney. Permanent full-time. Total remuneration package valued to $89 030 pa including salary ($73 213 - $80 680) employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
Duties: Manage the NSW Fire Brigades’ recruitment function for permanent firefighters and administrative and trades staff. Manage the EEO/Diversity Management Plan and Equity Program.
Selection criteria: High level knowledge of Government merit selection and EEO policies and relevant legislative provisions. Demonstrated experience in successfully planning and implementing large scale recruitment campaigns within tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to develop and review EEO/Diversity Management Plans and to develop effective EEO/Diversity strategies. Superior oral and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage a team in a high volume, deadline-driven environment. Superior computer literacy skills, with the ability to apply e-recruitment solutions to complex recruitment processes. Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive issues, such as complaints regarding selection decisions. Common selection criteria also apply.
Inquiries: Valerie Corbett (02) 9265 2669, Valerie.corbett@fire.nsw.gov.au
Information packages: Melani Seneviratne (02) 9265 2903, Melani.seneviratne@fire.nsw.gov.au
Applications to: Recruitment Officer, NSW Fire Brigades, PO Box A249, Sydney South, NSW, 1232 or online at . Electronic applications must be MS Word compatible
Closing date: 2 December 2005
Position No 705005. Head Office, Sydney. Temporary full-time. Total remuneration package valued up to $89 030 pa including salary ($73 213 - $80 680) employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
Duties: Manage the economic appraisals for the NSWFB Strategic Capital Programs. Carry out performance reviews to support improved service delivery outcomes, operational and corporate efficiency and effectiveness.
Selection criteria: Substantial knowledge of economics, planning and evaluation processes with particular emphasis on the analysis of capital projects. Demonstrated involvement in the development of economic appraisals. Ability to apply performance evaluation strategies. Demonstrated project management skills and experience managing complex projects and achieving desired outcomes. Demonstrated superior written and oral communication, liaison, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Tertiary qualifications in economics, planning and/or public policy. Common selection criteria also apply.
Note: This position is a temporary appointment under Section 27 or Section 86 of the Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002 for a period of up to 24 months.
Inquiries: Paul Johnston (02) 9265 2965, Paul.J.Johnston@fire.nsw.gov.au
Information packages: Vicky Ballantyne (02) 9265 2928, Vicky.Ballantyne@fire.nsw.gov.au
Applications to: Recruitment Officer, NSW Fire Brigades, PO Box A249 SYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1232 or online at www.jobs.nsw.gov.au. Electronic applications must be MS word compatible.
Closing date: 16 December 2005
PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES
Gazetted additional public holidays
Additional public holidays have been proclaimed for New South Wales on the following days:
Monday 26 December 2005
Monday 2 January 2006
All permanent firefighters who have an entitlement in terms of subclause 6.4 of Clause 6, Rates of pay and allowances, of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005 will be credited with 8 hours leave for each of the two days. That is, all eligible permanent firefighters working the 10/14 Roster, Back to Back Roster or Special Roster will be entitled to 16 hours leave.
This leave will be credited to eligible firefighters’ consolidated leave balances. However personnel wishing to avail themselves of this leave may not do so until after the date to which the leave credit is applicable.
Contact Officer: Marcus
Baker, A/Assistant Director Operational Personnel,
(02) 9265 2869
File Reference: CHO/00766
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Vacancies
Applications are invited from officers holding the rank of Superintendent or Inspector for the position of Zone Commander West 5 at Tamworth.
An information package should be obtained before submitting an application. Applications must address all the selection criteria.
The successful applicant may apply for the conditions contained in Clause 29 of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005. Contact the Manager Operational Personnel for inquiries on Award conditions and any entitlements.
Inquiries: Acting Chief Superintendent Andrew McLeod, Acting Deputy Regional Commander West, (02) 9895 4600
Information packages: Administrative Services Coordinator, West, (02) 9895 4630
Applications to: Regional Human Resources Manager, NSW Fire Brigades, Region West Office, PO Box H4, Harris Park NSW 2150
Closing date: 6 January 2006
File reference: WES/00448
Applications are invited from Officers holding the rank of Inspector for the position of Country Inspector, Zone West 3, at Katoomba.
An information package should be obtained before submitting an application. Applications must address all the selection criteria.
The successful applicant may apply for the conditions in Clause 29 of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005. Contact the Manager Operational Personnel for enquiries on Award conditions and any entitlements.
Inquiries: Superintendent
Anthony Grant, Zone Commander West 3,
(02) 4782 2568
Information packages: Regional Administrative Services Coordinator, (02) 9895 4600
Applications to: Regional Human Resources Manager, NSW Fire Brigades, Region West Office, PO Box H4, Harris Park NSW 2150
Closing date: 6 January 2006
File reference: WES/00448
Appointments
The following appointments
are subject to the provisions of the Government and Related Employees Appeal
Tribunal Act 1980. In some cases the
maximum salary of the position may exceed the limit under which an appeal may
be made to GREAT. The 21 day period for
appeal commences on the date of this In Order.
|
Position |
No |
Name |
Date of
Decision |
Maximum
Fortnightly Salary $ |
Actual
Fortnightly Salary at Date of Decision |
|
IT Training Instructor,
OS2 |
6912 |
R Radzieta |
15/11/2005 |
$2,805.24 |
$2,177.28 |
|
Deputy Manager Hazmat/CBR,
OS3 |
6559 |
T Farley |
7/11/2005 |
$3,409.84 |
$3,119.94 |
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