Pay discrepancy to be improved for Corrections officers

Fiji is set to overhaul its pay system for corrections officers, shifting from job-based salaries to a rank-based structure. This significant change, slated for implementation in the upcoming financial year, aims to address persistent salary inequalities that have seen experienced officers earning less than their junior counterparts.

Acting Attorney General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga announced the reform, emphasizing its role in rectifying long-standing pay disparities. The new system is designed to ensure that an officer's remuneration aligns with their position and seniority within the corrections service, rather than the specific duties they perform.

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Corrections officers will soon be paid based on their rank rather than their job descriptions, a move the Government says will fix long-standing salary disparities that left veteran officers earning less than recruits.

This move is anticipated to bring greater fairness and potentially boost morale among corrections officers. The government's commitment to improving the pay structure signals a recognition of the contributions of veteran officers and a move towards a more equitable compensation model.

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the new pay structure, set for implementation in the new financial year