❓ Hon Kim Chance questions the Health Minister regarding the salary, back payments, and benefits provided to the Health Service Manager of the Merredin Health Service, alleging potential unauthorized payments and seeking clarification on government policy and intended actions.
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In relation to the Health Service Manager of the Merredin Health Service - (1) Is the salary level that applies to the Health Service Manager of the Merredin Health Service a level of 5.3 or higher? (2) Is a salary level of 5.3 the usual level for a position of this type? (3) From what date did the Health Service Manager of the Merredin Health Service begin to be paid at this level? (4) Was the payment of this HSM at this level within the scope of Operational Instruction OP 1235/99 at the time that this Operational Instruction was issued? (5) Has the payment for this position at this level been authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR and the Cabinet subcommittee, if so, when was that approval given? (6) If not, who did authorise the payment at this level? (7) Is it intended by Government that this salary level will be applied to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister
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(1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(1) Is the salary level that applies to the Health Service Manager of the Merredin Health Service a level of 5.3 or higher? (2) Is a salary level of 5.3 the usual level for a position of this type? (3) From what date did the Health Service Manager of the Merredin Health Service begin to be paid at this level? (4) Was the payment of this HSM at this level within the scope of Operational Instruction OP 1235/99 at the time that this Operational Instruction was issued? (5) Has the payment for this position at this level been authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR and the Cabinet subcommittee, if so, when was that approval given? (6) If not, who did authorise the payment at this level? (7) Is it intended by Government that this salary level will be applied to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(2) Is a salary level of 5.3 the usual level for a position of this type? (3) From what date did the Health Service Manager of the Merredin Health Service begin to be paid at this level? (4) Was the payment of this HSM at this level within the scope of Operational Instruction OP 1235/99 at the time that this Operational Instruction was issued? (5) Has the payment for this position at this level been authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR and the Cabinet subcommittee, if so, when was that approval given? (6) If not, who did authorise the payment at this level? (7) Is it intended by Government that this salary level will be applied to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(3) From what date did the Health Service Manager of the Merredin Health Service begin to be paid at this level? (4) Was the payment of this HSM at this level within the scope of Operational Instruction OP 1235/99 at the time that this Operational Instruction was issued? (5) Has the payment for this position at this level been authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR and the Cabinet subcommittee, if so, when was that approval given? (6) If not, who did authorise the payment at this level? (7) Is it intended by Government that this salary level will be applied to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(4) Was the payment of this HSM at this level within the scope of Operational Instruction OP 1235/99 at the time that this Operational Instruction was issued? (5) Has the payment for this position at this level been authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR and the Cabinet subcommittee, if so, when was that approval given? (6) If not, who did authorise the payment at this level? (7) Is it intended by Government that this salary level will be applied to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(5) Has the payment for this position at this level been authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR and the Cabinet subcommittee, if so, when was that approval given? (6) If not, who did authorise the payment at this level? (7) Is it intended by Government that this salary level will be applied to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(6) If not, who did authorise the payment at this level? (7) Is it intended by Government that this salary level will be applied to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(7) Is it intended by Government that this salary level will be applied to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(1) Is the salary level that applies to the Health Service Manager of the Merredin Health Service a level of 5.3 or higher? (2) Is a salary level of 5.3 the usual level for a position of this type? (3) From what date did the Health Service Manager of the Merredin Health Service begin to be paid at this level? (4) Was the payment of this HSM at this level within the scope of Operational Instruction OP 1235/99 at the time that this Operational Instruction was issued? (5) Has the payment for this position at this level been authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR and the Cabinet subcommittee, if so, when was that approval given? (6) If not, who did authorise the payment at this level? (7) Is it intended by Government that this salary level will be applied to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(2) Is a salary level of 5.3 the usual level for a position of this type? (3) From what date did the Health Service Manager of the Merredin Health Service begin to be paid at this level? (4) Was the payment of this HSM at this level within the scope of Operational Instruction OP 1235/99 at the time that this Operational Instruction was issued? (5) Has the payment for this position at this level been authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR and the Cabinet subcommittee, if so, when was that approval given? (6) If not, who did authorise the payment at this level? (7) Is it intended by Government that this salary level will be applied to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(3) From what date did the Health Service Manager of the Merredin Health Service begin to be paid at this level? (4) Was the payment of this HSM at this level within the scope of Operational Instruction OP 1235/99 at the time that this Operational Instruction was issued? (5) Has the payment for this position at this level been authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR and the Cabinet subcommittee, if so, when was that approval given? (6) If not, who did authorise the payment at this level? (7) Is it intended by Government that this salary level will be applied to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(4) Was the payment of this HSM at this level within the scope of Operational Instruction OP 1235/99 at the time that this Operational Instruction was issued? (5) Has the payment for this position at this level been authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR and the Cabinet subcommittee, if so, when was that approval given? (6) If not, who did authorise the payment at this level? (7) Is it intended by Government that this salary level will be applied to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(5) Has the payment for this position at this level been authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR and the Cabinet subcommittee, if so, when was that approval given? (6) If not, who did authorise the payment at this level? (7) Is it intended by Government that this salary level will be applied to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(6) If not, who did authorise the payment at this level? (7) Is it intended by Government that this salary level will be applied to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(7) Is it intended by Government that this salary level will be applied to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(8) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade in relation to this position that was provided in late 1998 that a backpayment for a period of 12 to 18 months was also made? (9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(9) Was this backpayment approved by HDWA, DOPLAR, or the Cabinet subcommittee? (10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(10) If not, who did authorise the backpayment? (11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(11) What was the amount of the backpayment? (12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(12) Is it the Government s intention to make this backpayment available to all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities? (13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(13) Is it correct that in addition to the salary upgrade, this HSM also receives free accommodation, free utility services, and free telephone and call charges? (14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(14) Are salary packages that include free services of this nature authorised by HDWA, DOPLAR, and the Cabinet subcommittee? (15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(15) If not, who has authorised these benefits? (16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(16) Is it the Government s intention that all HSM s with similar or greater responsibilities will receive these benefits as a component of their salary packages? (17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(17) If the payment of the salary level of 5.3, the backpay arrangements, and the free services which form a component of this HSM s package are not properly authorised, what action does the Minister for Health intend to take to ensure that the Operational Instruction is complied with? (18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(18) Does the Minister support the extension of these arrangements to all similar positions? (19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
(19) If so, what action has he taken to ensure that these benefits are extended more generally, in an effort to recruit and retain competent HSM s in country health services? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No the position is currently classified Level 5.1 (2) No (3) 21 September 1998 and stopped on 21 March 2000 (4) No (5) No (6) The Merredin Health Service Board (7) Not all Health Service Managers are Directors of Nursing. The salary levels referred to are for Health Service Managers/Directors of Nursing. The majority of Senior Nurse positions are currently being reviewed to ascertain if the work value has changed. The Merredin position has been initially rated as a level three on the new scale, which equates approximately to a level 5.3 under the award. (8) Yes for 12 months (9) No (10) The Merredin Health Service Board (11) $8 279.44 (12) No (13) Yes (14) No (15) The Merredin Health Service Board (16) No, however the provision of these benefits are available by negotiation through Work Place Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or through negotiation of the employment contract as an incentive to attract and retain suitable staff. These benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant Government Policy. (17) The free services were negotiated between the Merredin Health Service Board and the Health Service Manager as part of a retention incentive for the Health Service Manager. Following a review by the Eastern Wheatbelt Health Service of salary payments in the district, the Merredin Health Service Board were notified in February 2000 that the payments above Level 5.1 were not in accordance with the award rate and that the remuneration level should revert to the award rate. The remuneration level was returned to Level 5.1 on 21 March 2000 and the Merredin Health Service Board has been advised to instigate immediate action to recoup all outstanding amounts including the back payment. (18) All Senior Nurse classifications are currently being reviewed. Where there is a demonstrated increase in work value the position will be reclassified at a higher level. (19) see 18 above
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