Officers pay case – GOPS 09
Background On 27 February 2006 the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal (DFRT) approved the establishment of the Graded Officers Pay Structure (GOPS) under the Remuneration Reform Project. Following the creation of GOPS the ADF made several submissions to the DFRT over 2006-2007, seeking the placement of the ADF’s Officer workforce. The DFRT approved these placements on 09 August 2007. Aim The aim of the 2009 officers pay case is to review the placement of the following employment categories: Navy – Management Executive (MXPQ) MX Tier 1 – Specialist – pay grade 4 MX Tier 2 – Strategic Specialist – pay grade 5 MX Tier 3 – Senior Strategic Specialist – pay grade 6 Army – Recognition of Professional Experience – pay grade 7, Air Force – Operations Officer (OPSO) OPSO Grade 1 – pay grade 2 OPSO Grade 2 – pay grade 3 OPSO Grade 3 – pay grade 4 OPSO Grade 4/OPSO Grade 3 (with command) – pay grade 5 OPSO Grade 4 (with command) – pay grade 6. Progress The DFRT after hearing the ADF submission placed the above officer employment categories with effect from 10 December 2009. Implementation Great care has been taken to ensure that each affected member has been placed correctly. Implementation on PMKeyS and ADFPAY will be advised when known.	Key Information
	· Effective date – 10 Dec 09 · DFRT statement · Implementation date ‑ TBC · Further information – DMSA-P
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