Change ahead at DEEWR! Your rights to be consulted

Cuts in agency budgets announced as part of the 2012/13 budget will result in 450 less staff to do DEEWR’s work and we anticipate some restructuring to deal with this, as well as ongoing limitations on recruitment.

Your CPSU has been in negotiations with DEEWR, who has agreed to principles to guide the change management process. The CPSU is in a strong position to take up staff concerns about change management.

Principles for change management.

In negotiation with the CPSU, DEEWR has committed to a series of Principles to Guide the Change Management Process within DEEWR arising from the 2012 Budget.

DEEWR’s commitments to the CPSU and to its staff include:

• Staff and the CPSU will be involved in consultation on workplace changes before decisions are made.
• Responsibilities will be balanced and there will be a focus on maintaining reasonable workloads.
• DEEWR will avoid unnecessary restructuring and avoid the use of a mobility register. Where roles need to be filled, priority will be given to moving people from areas which are above budget targets in consultation with staff.

What does it mean?

The CPSU is in a great position to take up staff concerns about restructures, workloads and their individual jobs to DEEWR Management given DEEWR’s commitment to ongoing consultation and with improved clauses in the new Enterprise Agreement. So if you have a concern – make sure you speak with your CPSU delegate. CPSU delegates are arranging meetings with Deputy Secretaries to consult in relation to any proposed workplace changes in each Cluster.

How do I get help?

The CPSU has extensive experience supporting its members through restructures. In the first instance, members should contact their local delegate who will assist you. If you are not a member, join today to access CPSU representation and other CPSU benefits by calling the Member Service Centre on 1300 137 646 or join online here.