The CPSU NSW governing body is the State Executive and delegates to State Branch Council.
The State Branch Council operates with the CPSU NSW’s associated body, the Public Service Association of NSW.
All members of the CPSU NSW are also members of the PSA and the PSA provides the resourcing and support for CPSU NSW members.
State Branch Executive
Shelley Odewahn, Branch Vice President
Steve O’Brien, Branch Vice President
Rachel Smoothy, Branch Vice President
Delegates to State Branch Council
| Branch Councilor | Employer |
|---|---|
| Jason Charlton | Corrective Services |
| Brook Down | TAFE NSW |
| Judy Greenwood | Department of Planning, Industry and Environment |
| Ed Kirby | Education |
| Joanne Nieass | Education - Schools |
| Scott Pendlebury | Universities - University of Western Sydney |
| Leanne Smith | Ausgrid |
| Julieanne Westacott | NSW Ministry of Health |
As the CPSU NSW operates through our associated body, the PSA of NSW, many of the structures of the PSA are just as relevant to CPSU NSW members.
These structures include:
PSA Central Council – 39 members plus the PSA Executive
PSA Central Council list can be view here
PSA Executive members are:
General Secretary – Stewart Little
Assistant General Secretary – Troy Wright
President – Nicole Jess
Senior Vice President – Juliette Sizer
Vice Presidents – Shelley Odewahn, Frank Kovic
There is also:
Women’s Council – 24 members elected from the women members of the CPSU NSW/PSA, and all women Central Councillors.
Aboriginal Council – elected from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members of the CPSU NSW/PSA to represent and progress issues for Aboriginal members.
Higher Education Representative Council – elected from Professional Staff members employed by Universities in NSW.