I refer to Premier's Memorandum No. 96-23 concerning the NSW Government Work Scholarship Scheme for Olympians.

You will recall that public agencies have been encouraged to employ potential Olympic or Paralympic competitors to enable athletes to participate in elite sport and at the same time gain work experience while performing the duties of suitable positions. I have attached a copy of the guidelines for the scheme and I encourage you to consider the employment of Special Olympic Trainees to assist them to develop a career.

Pursuant to section 63 of the Public Sector Management Act 1988, 1 have determined a salary range specific to Special Olympic Trainees under the Scheme. The determination is attached and Department Heads may employ Trainees on any of the available levels based on their qualifications and experience.

Public agencies outside the public service may need to determine salaries and vary employment arrangements to allow participation in the scheme.

Any enquiries regarding the salary determination for Special Olympic Trainees may be directed to your Public Sector Management Office Client Contact Officer. Enquiries in relation to the Work Scholarship Scheme for Olympians and Paralympians may be directed to John Garburt on (02) 9228 3163.

C. Gellatly
Director-General

28 MAY 1997

PREMIER'S DEPARTMENT

SPECIAL OLYMPIC TRAINEE NSW PUBLIC SERVICE

SECTION 63(1) DETERMINATION No. 913 OF 1997

1. INTRODUCTION

The Public Employment Office has determined, pursuant to Section 63(1) of the Public Sector Management Act 1988 the salaries prescribed herein.

2. DEFINITIONS

'Special Olympic Trainee' means a person employed in accordance with the NSW the Government Work Scholarship Scheme for Olympians (Premier's Memorandum 96-23) and this Determination.

'Officer' means a person who is an officer prior to entering into the scheme or whilst employed under this scheme becomes an officer following a merit selection process.

'Temporary Employee' means a person employed under section 38 of the Public Sector Management Act 1988 on work with salary levels in accordance with this Determination.

3. SALARIES

Subject to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act 1988 and the Regulation thereunder, the salaries paid to officers and temporary employees covered by this Determination are those specified in the schedule annexed hereto; provided that a person temporarily employed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act 1988, be paid at the weekly equivalent of the annual salary prescribed.

4. PAY MOVEMENTS

The commencing salary rate should be determined based on qualifications and experience of the trainee.

Progression within the salary levels, where appropriate, will be incremental (12 months) subject to satisfactory conduct and service.

Appointment to positions within the public service will be subject to a vacancy and appointment on merit.

5. DATE OF EFFECT

This Determination shall take effect on and from28 May 1997.

C. Gellatly

Director-General

SPECIAL. OLYMPIC TRAINEE

NSW PUBLIC SERVICE

Salary (Effective on and from 26 May 1997)

$ pa

Special Olympic Trainee

Level 1 22,000

Level 2 23,500

Level 3 25,000