The Assignment to Role Guidelines outline the operation of assignment to role under sections 38 and 46 of the Government Sector Employment Act 2013, and temporary assignment under rule 11 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.
Under the Government Sector Employment (GSE) legislative framework, the Public Service Commissioner may make GSE rules on specific matters relating to employment in the NSW Public Service. Priority rules on key matters to support the operation of the GSE Act from its commencement were published on 20 February 2014.
As the concept of assigning employees to roles is new in the NSW Public Service, the operation of assignment to role and temporary assignment will be via these guidelines pending the issuing of rules relating to assignments. These guidelines represent the policy position and intended rules on assignments to roles and temporary assignments, and are expressed accordingly. Agencies are encouraged to apply the guidelines with the same level of compliance as is required for the GSE rules.
Prior to making a complete set of rules on assignment to role and temporary assignment, the Public Service Commission will seek feedback from agencies on the operation of the provisions in these guidelines. It is anticipated these rules will be issued in late 2015.

Graeme Head
Public Service Commissioner

Attachment:

G2015_002 Assignment to Role Guidelines

Authorities:
Government Sector Employment Act 2013
Government Sector Employment Regulation 2014
Government Sector Employment Rules 2014