ADC Annual Report 2000/2001

Administration

Staffing

Section 12 of the Act states that the Commissioner shall be provided by the Minister with such staff, who shall be employees within the meaning of the Public Sector Employment and Management Act, as is necessary for the administration of this Act.

The approved staffing levels as at 30 June 2001 were:

Director, Law, Policy and Conciliation
Director, Public Education and Administration
Conciliators x 2
Finance/Administrative Officer
Personal Assistant to Commissioner
Receptionist
Administrative Assistant

The Commission provided on-the-job training and support of one NTPS Business Office Skills Apprenticeship.

Staff Review

In early 2000, the Commission underwent a review of the structure and staffing to determine whether the Commission is appropriately resourced to meet its functions, needs and statutory responsibilities. Staff from the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment carried out the review.

The review was to examine the existing structure and staffing to determine whether:

Objectives are being achieved
Resources are adequate and being used effectively
Existing classifications are appropriate, with job description and evaluation documents up to date; and
Communication and Information Technology systems and procedures are effective.

The Commission is in the process of implementing recommendations from the Review Team. The reclassification of the Conciliator positions from AO 5 to AO 7 was one outcome of this review process and the new positions have been advertised and filled.

Equal Opportunity Management Plan (EOMP)

The Commission has a current EOMP, which forms part of the Policy and Procedures Manual. Management monitors the internal environment to ensure that all staff are treated fairly and are given equal opportunity in all employment procedures.

Training and Staff Development

The Commissioner has formalised an in-house training program, as well as approving staff attendance at a range of professional development programs which included formal award courses, short courses, seminars and conferences.

Occupational Health and Safety

The Commissioner affords occupational health and safety a high priority. A formal policy is in place and forms a part of the Commission's Policy and Procedures Manual. Two staff members have been trained as Senior First Aid Officers. There have been two worker's compensation claims in 2000/2001 totalling $1 083.00.

Approved Staffing Establishment

(as at 30 June 2001)

2 Redeployess

June 2001