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MINISTER FOR FINANCE AND URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

Plant Operators - Parks and Conservation

QUESTION NO. 161

Mrs Grassby - asked the Minister for Finance and Urban Services -

(1) Is it true that the Department of Urban Services has advertised for a Foreman Grade A at a salary of $33,200 per annum in the Engineering Services Unit of the Parks and Conservation Division.

(2) Is is also true that no additional plant operators are being employed but rather employment in this area is static.

(3) Given that no additional operators are being employed and given the current tight budget situation, how can the Minister justify the creation and filling of the Foreman Grade A position.

Mr Duby - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) Yes, the position of Foreman Grade A in the Engineering Services Unit of Parks and Conservation has been advertised.

(2) Yes, no additional plant operators are being employed however, as vacancies occur they will be replaced.

(3) The Foreman Grade A position advertised is the reclassification from Foreman Grade A (Services) to a Foreman Grade A (Metal Trades) and represents a net increase of approximately $ 1,000 per annum. This action was taken in consultation with the Commonwealth Foremans Association and the Association of Draughtiness Supervisory and Technical Employees, as it was found that the existing structure did not correctly reflect the supervisory responsibilities required of the position. The existing position will be abolished on vacancy.

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