Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00203:clause:1_29aa
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00203
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 29AA
Character Range: 45399–47191

29AA  Paragraph 24(1)(a)
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
 (a) The Commonwealth Minister may, by written instrument, appoint any of the following as the child welfare officer:
 (i) an individual who the Minister is satisfied has suitable qualifications and experience to perform the functions of the child welfare officer;
 (ii) an individual who holds a position in a body that specialises in providing, or facilitating the provision of, child welfare services if the Minister is satisfied that the position is sufficiently senior to perform the functions of the child welfare officer;
 (iii) an SES employee or acting SES employee, or an individual who performs the duties of an office or position in a Department of State or other body that is a part, or authority, of the Commonwealth, if the office or position is at a level equivalent to or higher than that of an SES employee;
 (iv) an individual who holds or performs the duties of an office or position in a Department of State or other body that is a part, or authority, of a State or Territory, if the office or position is at a level equivalent to or higher than that of an SES employee.
Note: For subparagraph (a)(iii) and (iv), SES employee and acting SES employee are defined in section 2B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 of the Commonwealth (applying because of section 8A of the Interpretation Act 1979).
 (aa) However, the Commonwealth Minister may only make an appointment under subparagraph (a)(iv) if:
 (i) the Department of State or other body has functions that include providing child welfare services; and
 (ii) the State or Territory agrees to the appointment.
 (ab) The Commonwealth Minister may determine the terms and conditions of an appointment under paragraph (a), including remuneration and allowances.