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PROFESSIONAL GROUPINGS
Employees Employed by Award or Agreement - HEADCOUNT
| EMPLOYMENT BY AWARD OR AGREEMENT |
2000-01
|
2001-02
|
| Administrative and Clerical Employees Award |
255
|
287
|
| Operational Employees Award |
18
|
19
|
| Professional Employees Award |
86
|
85
|
| Technical Employees Award |
69
|
71
|
| State Service Act 2000 - Section 31 |
n/a
|
8
|
| State Service Act 1984 - Section 29 |
2
|
2
|
| State Service Act 1984 - Section 38(1)(b) |
5
|
3
|
| Senior Executive Service |
10
|
4
|
| Miscellaneous Workers (Public Sector) Award |
64
|
74
|
| Federal Agreement |
194
|
167
|
| Miscellaneous - Trainees |
n/a
|
3
|
| Shipping Award |
n/a
|
n/a
|
| Non Award |
n/a
|
n/a
|
| ETU Agreement |
n/a
|
n/a
|
| Totals |
703
|
723
|
|
|
||
| The figures exclude the following: |
2000/01
|
2001/02
|
| Casuals |
70
|
65
|
| Board Members |
42
|
61
|
| Secondments and Transfers - Out |
8
|
7
|
Note: When current contracts issued under Section 38(1)(b), Senior Executive Service and Section 29 of the State Service Act 1984 expire, a new contract will be issued in accordance with the new State Service Act 2000 - Section 31.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Learning and development programs are a critical component of supporting our staff to achieve the objectives of the DIER Corporate Plan, in particular the development of a capable workforce.
Expenditure on Learning and Development programs, courses, conferences and workplace based learning activities at DIER for this financial year was $770,946. This represents 2.2% of the total salary budget. A breakdown by Division is represented below:
| Branch | % | Salaries | L & D Expenditure | FTE |
| Mineral Resources | 2.7% | $3,242,792 | $88,921 | 56.09 |
| Infrastructure Policy | 2.3% | $2,397,733 | $55,032 | 34.53 |
| Workplace Standards | 1.9% | $7,418,195 | $139,156 | 135.48 |
| Office of the Secretary | 1.7% | $1,558,861 | $26,839 | 22.51 |
| Corporate Services | 1.7% | $3,396,056 | $57,165 | 67.81 |
| Land Transport Safety | 1.7% | $6,691,005 | $111,128 | 138.21 |
| Racing Services Tasmania | 1.5% | $995,152 | $14,507 | 14 |
| Private Forests Tasmania | 1.4% | $1,269,000 | $17,734 | 19.5 |
| Roads & Public Transport | 1.4% | $7,354,775 | $101,732 | 134.04 |
| Forest Practices Board | 1.1% | $1,134,346 | $12,941 | 16 |
| Whole of Department - Generic | 0.7% | $22,393,582 | $145,791 | 411.1 |
| Totals | 2.2% | $35,457,915 | $770,946 | 638.17 |
| L & D expenditure per FTE | $1,208.06 | |||
| L&D database | $316,746 | 13.20% |
Generic learning programs accounted for about 20% of total expenditure, with the balance directed by Divisions to technical training and continuing professional development.
The main focus of learning programs this year has been on communication skills and specifically on negotiating and influencing skills. These programs have supported and reinforced the principles of the DIER Charter and Values. The development of Project Management skills has also been a major priority.
As an RTO (Recognised Training Organisation) DIER is able to deliver and award nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications. DIER has supported a number of staff in gaining accreditation as workplace trainers and assessors. Resource materials to support the delivery of units in the Public Service Training Package have also been acquired. The Department is also providing ongoing support in attaining tertiary qualifications through the Study Assistance program to a number of staff.
Whole of Government Professional Development programs were again supported. These included Springboard, Managing Policy, Graduate Programs, Legal Sessions and Diversity Awareness.
DIER has invested in a variety of resources to support staff learning which are available for loan from the Department's Libraries. As part of Adult Learners Week Make the Connection to Lifelong Learning, DIER promoted these resources and the services provided by its Libraries.
Technical or branch specific learning programs account for the major expenditure on learning and development. Some highlights from Divisional activity include:
Mineral Resources Tasmania concentrated its efforts in the area of skill improvement to assist in the development and implementation of the Project TIGER integrated data management system, information technology and project management. Attendance at a variety of professional conferences was also supported.
DIER has worked with the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia (APESMA) to present opportunities to staff in engineering or technical roles to pursue an articulated further education stream from Frontline Management to Master of Technology.
Workplace Standards has continued to support the development of investigation skills as part of a three-year program to improve the effectiveness of the enforcement role of the Inspectorate.
Roads and Public Transport continued to promote industry exchanges for their graduate engineers.
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
The major health safety and environment initiative this year has been the development of an Occupational Health & Safety Management Framework. This followed a review of current systems. The framework will be progressively implemented in the 2002-03 financial year.
Various health, well-being and physical activity related activities have been undertaken this year. These have included flu vaccinations, advanced driver training, fire safety for the home, fitball classes, backcare workshops, massage, and Quit programs. Many of these activities were piloted during Workplace Safe Week and will be integrated as part of DIER's Health and Well Being Policy.
DIER's commitment to the promotion of safety and well-being at work, home and in the community was demonstrated through the offering of first aid training to all employees again this year.
As part of DIER's participation in the Premier's Activity Council Inter Departmental Committee, extra bike racks were installed in some locations to encourage cycling to work.
DIER's Workers Compensation contribution for 2001-02 was $159,510 (exclusive of GST), in comparison with $225,392 in 2000-01.
WORKERS COMPENSATION
There were 12 workers compensation claims last financial year and 26 this financial year. Awareness campaigns promoting safety in the workplace and increased encouragement of hazard identification and injury reporting have contributed to this increase. Managers are also encouraged to assist employees with rehabilitation where illness or injury is not work related to minimise lost time.
Workers compensation claims that remain open and active include 10 from 2001-02, eight from previous years and three claims from the former Department of Construction/Works Tasmania.
WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS
Table 1: The number of injuries /claims for each of the divisions of DIER for
| Division |
2000–01
|
2001-02
|
| Corporate Services |
0
|
0
|
| Land Transport Safety |
3
|
5 3
|
| Mineral Resources Tasmania |
2
|
1
|
| Office of the Secretary |
0
|
0
|
| Racing Services Tasmania |
0
|
1 4
|
| Roads and Public Transport |
1
|
9 2
|
| Infrastructure Policy |
0
|
0
|
| Workplace Standards Tasmania |
4
|
7 1
|
| Private Forests Tasmania |
1
|
1
|
| Forest Practices Board |
1
|
2
|
| ALL DIVISIONS |
12
|
26
|
1 1 injury dated 27/6/01, claim lodged in 2001-02
2 1 injury dated 1992, claim lodged in 2001-02
3 1 injury dated 30/6/01, claim lodged in 2001-02; 1 injury dating from 1993, claim of aggravation lodged this year.
4 1 injury dated 11/6/01, claim lodged in 2001-02
LOST TIME IN DAYS
Table 2: The Lost Time Rates for DIER for 2000-01 and 2001-02.
Division Lost time (days
| Division |
Lost time (days
|
|
|
2000–01
|
2001–02
|
|
| Corporate Services |
0
|
0
|
| Land Transport Safety |
0
|
116
|
| Mineral Resources Tasmania |
0
|
0
|
| Office of the Secretary |
0
|
0
|
| Racing Services Tasmania |
0
|
0
|
| Roads and Public Transport |
4
|
69
|
| Infrastructure Policy |
0
|
0
|
| Workplace Standards Tasmania |
0
|
34
|
| Private Forests Tasmania |
0
|
0
|
| Forest Practices Board |
5
|
0
|
| ALL DIVISIONS |
9
|
219
|
LOST TIME INJURY FREQUENCY RATES
Table 3 : The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rates for DIER for 2000-01 and 2001-02.
| Division |
LTIFR
|
LTIFR
|
|
2000–01
|
2001–02
|
|
| Corporate Services |
0
|
0
|
| Land Transport and Safety |
0
|
8.6
|
| Mineral Resources Tasmania |
0
|
0
|
| Office of the Secretary |
0
|
0
|
| Racing Services Tasmania |
0
|
0
|
| Roads and Public Transport |
0
|
7.1
|
| Infrastructure Policy |
0
|
0
|
| Workplace Standards Tasmania |
0
|
10.9
|
| Private Forests Tasmania |
0
|
0
|
| Forest Practices Board |
0
|
0
|
| ALL DIVISIONS |
0
|
8.8
|
The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rates (LTIFR), as shown in the tables above, were calculated as follows:
The number of hours worked was calculated by multiplying the employment numbers by the number of hours worked per week (38 hours), multiplied by the number of weeks in a year (52 weeks).
The number of lost time injuries (ie. injuries incurring lost time of 1 day or greater) was then divided by the number of hours worked. This number was then multiplied by 1 million to determine the LTIFR.
AVERAGE LOST TIME
Table 4: The average lost time for DIER for 2000-01and 2001-02
| Division |
Average Lost Time (days)
|
|
|
2000–01
|
2001–02
|
|
| Corporate Services |
0
|
0
|
| Land Transport Safety |
0
|
23.2
|
| Mineral Resources Tasmania |
0
|
0
|
| Office of the Secretary |
0
|
0
|
| Racing Services Tasmania |
0
|
0
|
| Roads and Public Transport |
4
|
7.7
|
| Infrastructure Policy |
0
|
0
|
| Workplace StandardsTasmania |
0
|
4.9
|
| Private Forests Tasmania |
0
|
0
|
| Forest Practices Board |
5
|
0
|
| ALL DIVISIONS |
0.8
|
8.4
|
The average lost time is calculated by dividing the total lost time (days) by the number of claims.
CONTRIBUTION PAID RATE
Table 5: The Contribution paid: rate per $100 of salary for DIER for 2000-01 and 2001-02.
|
2000-01
|
2001-02
|
|
Paid Rate
|
Paid Rate
|
|
0.7%
|
0.53%
|
COST OF CLAIMS
Table 6: The total and average amount of costs for claims paid by DIER for 2000-01 and 2001-02.
| Division |
2000–01
|
2001-02
|
|
|
Total ($)
|
|||
|
Total ($)
|
Average ($)
|
||
| Corporate Services |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Land Transport Safety |
0
|
15,015
|
3,003
|
| Mineral Resources Tasmania |
776
|
48
|
48
|
| Office of the Secretary |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Racing Services Tasmania |
0
|
164
|
164
|
| Roads and Public Transport |
3,234
|
5,286
|
587
|
| Infrastructure Policy |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Workplace Standards Tasmania |
963
|
10,926
|
1,560
|
| Private Forests Tasmania |
1,359
|
257
|
257
|
| Forest Practices Board |
1,160
|
1,516
|
758
|
| ALL DIVISIONS |
7,492
|
33,212
|
1,277
|
SUPERANNUATION DECLARATION
I, Mark Austin Addis, hereby certify that the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources has met its obligations under the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 of the Commonwealth in respect of any employee who is a member of a complying superannuation scheme to which the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources contributes.
Mark Addis
SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES
30 June 2002
