ENERGY AUSTRALIA AWARD 2003

 

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION OF NEW SOUTH WALES

 

Application by Energy Australia.

 

(No. IRC 1856 of 2003)

 

 

AWARD

 

Clause No.          Subject Matter

 

1.         Title

2.         Area, Incidence, Parties And Duration

3.         No Extra Claims

4.         Definitions

5.         Disputes And Grievance Resolution

6.         Consultation

7.         Outsourcing/ Contracting Out

8.         Training

9.         Wages And Salaries

10.       Method Of Payment

11.       Allowances

12.       Work Value And Job Evaluation

13.       Hours Of Work

14.       Shift Work

15.       Overtime

16.       On Call

17.       Standing By

18.       Meal Break / Meal Allowance

19.       Part-Time Employment

20.       Casual Employment

21.       Fixed Term Employment

22.       Job Sharing

23.       Local Workplace Flexibility

24.       Annual Leave

25.       Sick Leave

26.       Long Service Leave

27.       Accident Leave And Pay

28.       Special Leave 

29.       Personal/ Carer’s Leave

30.       Parental Leave

31.       Career Break

32.       Award / Public Holidays

33.       Rostered Days Off

34.       Terms Of Employment

35.       Calculation Of Service

36.       Cashing In Sick Leave

37.       Excess Travel

38.       Provision Of Transport

39.       Protective Clothing And Equipment

40.       Higher Grade Pay

41.       Superannuation

42.       Apprentices

43.       Miscellaneous Conditions Of Employment

44.       Anti-Discrimination

45.       Union Delegates’ Charter

 

Appendix 1 - Energy Australia’s Pay Rates And Allowances

Appendix 2 - Energy Australia’s Pay Rates And Allowances

Appendix 3 - Energy Australia’s Pay Rates And Allowances

Appendix 4 - Annual Leave Conversion

 

1.  Title

 

This Award is to be known as the Energy Australia Award 2003.

 

2.  Area, Incidence, Parties and Duration

 

2.1        Rescission and replacement of previous Award.

 

2.1.1     This Award rescinds and replaces the Energy Australia Award 2001 published 5 April 2002 (332 I.G. 533).

 

2.2        This Award shall apply to all persons employed at Energy Australia except;

 

those employees employed under contract as senior managers

 

those employees employed under the Energy Australia Professional/ Managerial/ Specialist Employee Enterprise Agreement 2002

 

those employees employed under the Energy Australia Appliance Sales Award 2001

 

Australian Energy Solutions Enterprise Agreement 1995

 

Commercial Graduates Development Program Enterprise Agreement 1998.

 

2.3        The parties to this Award are:

 

Energy Australia

 

Federated Municipal and Shire Council Employees’ Union of Australia, New South Wales Division

 

Electrical Trades Union of Australia, New South Wales Branch

 

The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (NSW Branch)

 

Electricity Supply Professional Officers Association

 

The Australian Workers’ Union, New South Wales

 

Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (Mining and Energy Division) New South Wales Branch

 

Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union, New South Wales Branch

 

2.4        This Award shall take effect from 19 December 2002 and shall remain in force thereafter until 18 December 2004.

 

2.5        The parties to this Award have agreed to negotiate Enterprise Agreements under the NSW Industrial Relations Act 1996, which deal with matters of relevance to specific subsidiaries of Energy Australia.  Where the terms of this Award and a subsequent Enterprise Agreement deal with the same issue, the Enterprise Agreement shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency.

 

3.  No Extra Claims

 

It is a term of this award that the union parties to this award undertake that for the period of the duration of this award that they will not pursue any extra claims, award or over award, except where consistent with the State Wage Case principles.

 

4.  Definitions

 

4.1        "Appointed Grade" means the position to which an employee has been appointed by the Managing Director other than under the provisions of clause 40, Higher Grade Pay.

 

4.2        "Day Off" means a day off in accordance with a regular 9-day fortnight working period arrangement.

 

4.3        "Dismissal" means termination of service with Energy Australia for misconduct, or repeated unsubstantiated absences from work.

 

4.4        "Managing Director " means the Managing Director of Energy Australia.

 

4.5        "Medical Officer" unless specified otherwise, means Energy Australia’s Medical Officer or a medical practitioner acting on Energy Australia’s behalf.

 

4.6        "Ordinary Rate of Pay" means the rate of pay applicable to the appointed grade of an employee as prescribed in this Award and does not include shift allowance, weekend and/or holiday or other penalty rates of pay.

 

4.7        "Resignation" means voluntarily leaving the service of Energy Australia.

 

4.8        "Retirement-Age" means termination of service in accordance with subclause 34.4.

 

4.9        "Retirement-Ill Health" means terminating of service by Energy Australia on account of ill-health, it being certified by Energy Australia’s Medical Officer, or a medical practitioner as agreed between the Managing Director and the Secretary of the Union concerned, that such ill-health renders the employee unable in the future to perform the duties of the employees’ appointed position or equivalent.

 

4.10      "Rostered Day Off" means a day off for a shift worker under a shift work roster; or for a day worker, means a week day Monday to Friday on which the employee is not required to work because the employee has worked additional time which has accrued towards a day off.

 

4.11      "Service" means service calculated in accordance with provisions of clause 35, Calculation of Service.

 

4.12      "Trade classifications" are occupational groups whose members are required to serve an apprenticeship.

 

4.13      "Permanent Part-time employee" means an employee who is engaged for less than full-time ordinary hours as prescribed by the Award, with regular days and number of hours each week.

 

4.14      "Casual employee" means an employee who is engaged to work on an hourly or daily basis, with a minimum engagement of (3) three hours.

 

4.15      "Fixed Term Employment" means when it is not expected that there will be an on going need for the position.  A fixed term employee is one who is engaged for a fixed period.

 

5.  Disputes and Grievance Resolution

 

5.1        The parties accept that the following general principles will be observed when it is necessary to rely on these dispute and grievance procedures:

 

The use of unilateral action is equivalent to one party seeking to impose its will on the other.

 

Every attempt must be made to resolve matters within Energy Australia.

 

Only as a last resort should reference to external agencies be considered.

 

5.2        Any dispute, claim or grievance shall be dealt with as follows:

 

5.2.1     The first point of contact shall be the supervisor of the affected employee(s) who will deal with the matter within 2 working days.

 

5.2.2     If not resolved at 5.2.1 above, the matter will be considered by the employee(s), employee(s) ’s local union delegate/organiser and the local Manager concerned. The matter will be dealt with as soon possible, but no more than 2 working days after the initial contact.

 

5.2.3     If the matter is unable to be resolved under 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 above, then it will be referred to the Division’s Employee Relations Manager and the appropriate Union Official. The matter will be dealt with as soon as possible, but no more than 2 working days after initial contact.

 

5.2.4     If the matter is unable to be resolved under 5.2.3 above, a conference will be arranged between Energy Australia’s Manager Employee Relations/ Employee Relations Consultants and representatives of the Union concerned to discuss the matter and endeavour to achieve a settlement.  Such conference will take place within 2 working days after 5.2.3 above.

 

5.2.5     In the event the matter can not be resolved under 5.2.4 above, the matter will be referred to the Managing Director and conferences will take place with the parties concerned.

 

5.2.6     In the event of failure to resolve a matter by the appropriate steps as set out above and where the parties are unable to agree, there shall be a ‘cooling-off’ period of 72 hours, excluding weekends and award/public holidays, to enable the parties to re-assess their respective positions.

 

5.2.7     In the event the above steps fail to reach a resolution, then the parties may then seek to exercise their rights under the provisions of the Industrial Relations Act 1996.

 

5.2.8     During the course of the above procedures the status quo will be maintained by both parties, and without prejudice to either party, work shall continue in the manner it was carried out prior to the dispute arising.

 

5.2.9     At each stage of the resolution process, the parties will attempt as much as possible to reach agreement on the further process to be followed.

 

6.  Consultation

 

6.1        The term ‘consultation’ is understood as a process of seeking information, seeking advice, exchanging views and information, and taking the views and information into consideration before making a decision. Proposals for change will be developed through the consultation process.

 

6.2        All proposals for change which affect employees will be discussed between the Parties before final decisions are made. In this way, the genuine concerns of employees will be taken into consideration in the planning process. The Parties will provide each other with the information they need to enable them to participate in any discussions.

 

6.3        The Parties will consult before deciding to reduce the size of the workforce. Those discussions will include exploring alternatives, which may assist employees to continue in equivalent employment while achieving the necessary structural adjustments.

 

6.4        The commitment to consultation for change necessarily encompasses a high level of information exchange and sharing information. The Parties therefore agree to maintain the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information at all times.

 

6.5        The Parties may communicate jointly with the employees about major issues and achievements, which affect the workplace. They will not unjustly criticise each other or seek to publicly denigrate the views of the other.

 

6.6        Peak Consultative Committee

 

A Peak Consultative Committee (PCC) to be established comprising senior executives, union officials and employee representatives elected from the respective Divisional Workplace Committees.

 

Meetings are to be convened every second month, or at the request of either party.

 

These meetings will have organisational change and workplace reform as its primary focus.

 

6.7        Divisional Consultative Committees

 

6.7.1     Membership

 

Divisional Consultative Committees comprising senior executives and managers of the Division, and a number of employees elected by their peers to represent the main occupations and classifications of the Division.

 

Meetings are held at least monthly and focus on matters of interest or concern to the members.

 

Other management representatives and union officials are ex-officio members of these committees.

 

6.7.2     Review Process

 

To ensure effective operation of the above mentioned committees the structure may be reviewed from time to time or at the request of either party.

 

In the event that agreement cannot be reached, the Dispute Settlement Procedures will be followed.

 

7.  Outsourcing/ Contracting Out

 

7.1        In circumstances where Energy Australia is examining outsourcing or contracting out of work activities:

 

7.1.1     it will advise the employees and their Union/s and provide them with at least 28 days notice to respond with suitable proposals about possible alternative arrangements to outsourcing or contracting out.

 

7.1.2     prior to expressions of interest or tenders being called, where employee generated alternatives are received, such alternatives will be considered.

 

7.1.3     if it is subsequently determined that expressions of interest or tenders are to be invited, Energy Australia will provide the Union/s with a copy of the document which has been prepared.

 

7.1.4     expressions of interest or tenders when advertised, shall be timed so as to provide the employees with an opportunity to submit a conforming expression of interest or tender to do the work to an equivalent standard, timetable and price.

 

7.1.5     if an employee generated conforming expression of interest or tender is submitted, it shall be evaluated together with external submissions received.

 

7.2        Work will only be outsourced or contracted out when it can be demonstrated that either:

 

7.2.1     insufficient overall resources are available to meet the current Energy Australia overall work commitment and work timetable, or

 

7.2.2     the failure to complete the work in a reasonable time would jeopardise the safety of the public or impact adversely upon system performance, or

 

7.2.3     the use of outsourcing or contracting out the work is commercially the most advantageous option taking into account quality, safety, performance, cost and the overall strategic direction of Energy Australia.

 

7.3        When a decision is made by Energy Australia to outsource/ contract out work not already outsourced or contracted out, preference will be given to those contractors who have a registered agreement with the relevant union.

 

In a review of existing contracts, Energy Australia will only award a contract to a contractor that demonstrates it has established appropriate industrial relations policies and practices and that it complies with industry safety standards, environmental standards and quality standards.

 

7.4        In the evaluation of conforming expressions of interest or tenders, any comparisons will be made on a basis discounting any overheads that would continue even if the work was outsourced or contracted out. Such overheads would typically include tendering costs, contract administration, contract supervision and the cost of any redundancies which may arise as a result of the decision to outsource or contract out.

 

7.5        In the event that it is determined to outsource or contract out work, affected employees will have access to the full range of options available under the Energy Australia policies which apply at the time, including training and/or retraining.

 

8.  Training

 

Skill development and continuous learning is a critical foundation for the continued success of the organisation.

 

Competency/ Skills-based classification structures will be progressively developed and refined, in line with work and job design, which recognises organisational and employee needs.

 

All Competency/Skill-based classification structures will:

 

provide the basis for pay and progression linked to the acquisition and use of skills within the scope of the position;

 

enhance the opportunities for workplace flexibility;

 

meet the needs of the organisation;

 

address the joint requirements of improved productivity, quality and performance, and development opportunities for individuals.

 

It is recognised that skill and learning differences between specific work areas or locations will exist despite organisation wide requirements for fairness and employee mobility.

 

Supporting Mechanisms

 

To support the competency/ skills-based classification structures, employees may be given the opportunity to become skilled in:

 

Workplace Training (the delivery of workplace training);

 

Skill Module Development (the design of competency-based modules);

 

Workplace Assessment (the assessment of competency against agreed competency standards); and

 

Reading, writing, numeracy and spoken communication.

 

The identification of competency/skill development requirements will be assisted by Energy Australia’s performance development system.

 

Learning Time

 

On and off the job learning opportunities will be available to employees to meet the training needs of the organisation.

 

Wherever practicable, this will take place in normal working time.

 

Where learning and skill development takes place out of hours, employee family commitments will be taken into consideration.

 

Payments for learning undertaken outside normal hours will be determined on a case by case basis, prior to commencement of the program. However when it is agreed, where such training is linked to a competency/skills based structure, payments will be made at the rate agreed between the parties, not to be less than ordinary rates.

 

Penalty rates shall apply to all management-directed and/or regulatory training that occurs outside normal working hours.

 

9.  Wages and Salaries

 

9.1        From 19 December 2002, employees covered by this Award are to be paid the appropriate wage or salary according to their approved pay point - as per Appendix 1.

 

9.2        From 19 June 2003 wage or salary according to their approved pay point - as per Appendix 2.

 

9.3        From 19 December 2003 wage or salary according to their approved pay point - as per Appendix 3.

 

9.4        The rates of pay set out in Appendices 1 - 3 include an "Energy Australia Allowance". This is set at:

 

$39.55 per week from 19 December 2002;

$40.34 per week from 19 June 2003;

$42.36 per week from 19 December 2003;

 

The payment of such allowance is to take into account the performance of work in relation to heat, height, dirty work, work in confined spaces; work subject to climatic conditions; subject to the lack of the usual amenities and facilities; subject to directions for alterations and variation of starting and/or finishing locations; subject to direction for availability for emergency work outside of ordinary working hours to ensure continuity and for availability for supply; subject to requirements to complete proficiency tests and subject to changes in the system of working.

 

10.  Method of Payment

 

10.1      Employees shall be paid by direct transfer to a maximum of five major financial institutions, with a registered BSB number.

 

10.2      Employees shall be paid weekly.

 

11.  Allowances

 

11.1      Electrician’s Licence Allowance

 

Paid to employees who are appointed as tradespeople to positions agreed with the Secretary of the ETU and who hold a current NSW Electrician’s Licence.  The allowance is also payable to employees who were appointed to certain positions prior to 10 December 1981, whether or not they hold an electrician’s licence.  Paid for all purposes.  This allowance shall be payable in accordance with the conditions applicable to and as prescribed by the Electricians & c. (State) Award as varied from time to time.(Appendix D, Allowances, Item No 23).

 

11.2      Electrical Safety Rules Allowance

 

Paid to employees appointed to electrical positions as agreed by the Secretary of the ETU who have passed a test of their knowledge of the rules and who are required to work or supervise or direct work in accordance with those rules. The allowance is also payable to employees who were appointed to certain positions prior to 22 December 1981.  Employees will be required to undergo periodic refresher training.  Effective on and from 19 December 2000, apprentice electricians are paid the allowance from the date they complete the Electrical Safety Rules Test. Paid for all purposes.  (Appendix D, Allowances, Item No 20).

 

11.2.1   Employees in trade classifications (as defined) other than electrician are entitled to 80% of the Electrical Safety Rules Allowance paid to electricians. (Appendix D, Allowances, Item No 21).

 

11.2.2   Pro-rata Safety Rules Allowance paid to Electricity Supply Operatives who have passed an abridged version of the Safety Rules Test. This allowance is calculated at 60% of the Electrical Safety Rules Allowance.  To be known as Safety Rules Electricity Operative Allowance (Appendix D, Allowances, Item No 22).

 

11.3      Plumber’s Registration Allowance is paid to an employee who is required to hold a Certificate of Registration in the course of employment.  Paid for all purposes.  (Appendix D, Allowances, Item No 24).

 

11.4      Employees, other than shift workers, in a continuous process, when in charge of depot, office or telephone during a meal break shall be paid the extra rate set out in (Appendix D, Extra Rates, Item No 10).

 

11.5      An employee appointed to a salaried position who is certified by the General Manager as qualified and competent to carry out the full range of cashiering, customer inquiry and customer advisory work and working in a Customer Service Centre other than in the Energy Australia Head Office building shall be paid the extra rate set out in (Appendix D, Extra Rates, Item No 12).  Provided that the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to an employee who has been appointed to carry out higher-grade duties in a Customer Service Centre.

 

11.6      Employees who are required to use materials containing asbestos or to work in close proximity to employees using such material shall be paid the amount in (Appendix D, Extra Rates, Item No 13).  This is paid for the disability of wearing protective gear.

 

11.7      Employees who are engaged in removing asbestos or any method of sealing asbestos shall be paid the amount in (Appendix D, Extra Rates, Item No 14).  This is paid for the disability of wearing protective gear.

11.8      Pneumatic machine tool workers in charge of an air-compressor shall be paid the extra rate set out in (Appendix D, Extra Rates, Item No 15).

 

11.9      Employees engaged on unusually dirty work or work of a particularly offensive nature shall be paid the extra rate set out in (Appendix D, Extra Rates, Item No 17).

 

11.10    Employees, other than shift workers, in a continuous process, when in charge of plant during a meal break shall be paid the extra rate set out in (Appendix D, Extra Rates, Item No 11).

 

11.11    Employees who are accredited as an interpreter with the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) and are nominated to be paid a Community Language Allowance because they are frequently called on to act as interpreters shall be paid the amount in Appendix D, Extra Rates, Item No 18.

 

11.12    Employees engaged in handling silicate of cotton, slagwool, insulwool or other similar loose material shall be paid the amount in (Appendix D, Extra Rates, Item No 16). This is paid for the disability of wearing protective gear.

 

11.13    Employees appointed to trades positions and engaged in bricklaying, carpentry, painting, plastering, plumbing and signwriting who are required to supply and maintain their own tools of trade shall be paid the tool allowance prescribed from time to time in the appropriate State award (Appendix D, Extra Rates Items 25, 26, 27).

 

11.14    Employees engaged on any chokage and who are required to open any soil pipe, waste pipe or drain pipe conveying offensive material shall be paid the amount prescribed from time to time in the Plumbers and Gas Fitters (State) Award.

 

11.15    Ex-Orion Energy employees who are not provided with tools and are required to provide their own tools shall be paid the amount in (Appendix D, Allowances, Item No 8).

 

11.16    Sustenance Allowance

 

Where an employee is required to work at a location which is not their usual place of work and are required to stay overnight, and when arrangements have not been made for accommodation, meals and / or general out of pocket expenses paid in advance by Energy Australia then the employee shall be paid the sustenance allowance rate outlined in (Appendix D, Extra Rates, Item No 19).  Application of this clause will be provided to the employee in writing prior to the employee being required to work at a location that is not their usual place of work, including an overnight stay.

 

12.  Work Value and Job Evaluation

 

12.1      Changes to an employee’s work shall not justify an increase in pay unless the change in the work constitutes such a significant net addition to the work requirements that it warrants advancement to a new classification.  Whether or not a job warrants re-classification shall be determined by a properly constituted job evaluation panel.

 

Changes in work value can only arise from changes in the nature of work, the level of skill required or the level of responsibility exercised.

 

12.2      A properly constituted job evaluation committee shall comprise one Union representative, a management representative and the Job Evaluation Administrator.

 

13.  Hours of Work

 

13.1      Ordinary Hours

 

The Parties agree that it is essential that sufficient employees be scheduled on to meet the business and customer service requirements in each workplace.  Therefore, the hours of work will be scheduled after taking into consideration:

 

13.1.1   the provision of service;

 

13.1.2   the work of the branch, section or team; and

 

13.1.3   the personal circumstances of the employees, including parental responsibilities.

 

The hours of work for individual employees including start and finish times will be determined by agreement only after consultation with their manager which will take into account 13.1.1, 13.1.2 and 13.1.3 above.  Individual schedules will not be altered so often that would be disruptive to the work organisation and employee’s home lives.  If it is proposed that the ordinary hours extend beyond 8 per day or 6 pm or on a weekend, the relevant union will be invited to participate in the consultations.  In all other circumstances the union will be notified and will be involved if requested by the employees.

 

13.2      Maximum Hours to be Worked

 

Full time employees will not be required to work in excess of 72 hours in any fortnight, except as overtime.

 

Employees will not be required to work in excess of 12 hours a day without receiving overtime in terms of Clause 15 Overtime.

 

13.3      Span of Hours

 

The span of hours shall be 6.00 am to 6.00 pm.  Employees shall be available for work between these hours by mutual agreement.

 

The span of hours can be adjusted by mutual agreement, with the relevant union(s) and employees, to accommodate summer time arrangements, by means of a local workplace flexibility agreement.

 

13.4      Normal Working Week

 

The normal method of scheduling hours will provide for a nine day fortnight.  This may be departed from where the local manager and the majority of employees affected agree and their union has been consulted.  Alternative patterns of work may include patterns such as 12 hour day/6 day fortnight, 9 hour day/8 day fortnights, etc.

 

13.5      Flexibility

 

The scheduled start and finish times and duration of the working day can be altered on a casual basis by agreement between the employee and his/her manager to meet unforeseen changes in the workflow or to meet the personal needs of the employee. A written record of these casual arrangements must be kept by the Manager and a copy forwarded to the Union.

 

In these cases, the total ordinary hours should not exceed 72 over two weeks. Also, in these cases, work in excess of 12 hours per day or after 6 pm, or on a Saturday, Sunday or award/public holiday will still attract the appropriate penalty rates.

 

13.6      This clause applies except where a Local Workplace Flexibility Agreement is in place.

 

14.  Shift Work

 

14.1      Definitions

 

14.1.1               "Shift Work" - work which is rostered outside the normal spread of hours and which provides for two or more shifts on a day and which requires employees to rotate or alternate in working the shifts.

 

14.1.2               "Shift Worker" is an employee who works shifts. An employee does not cease to be a shift worker during a period of leave for the purposes of determining accrued leave entitlements, pursuant to Clause 24.

 

14.1.3               "Afternoon Shift" is a shift finishing between 1800 and 2400 hours.

 

14.1.4               "Early Morning Shift" is a shift commencing between 0500 and 0630 hours.

 

14.1.5               "Seven Day Shift workers" are shiftworkers who are rostered to work on each day of the week.  Seven Day Shiftworkers are paid the rates in Appendix 1C.

 

14.1.6               "Night Shift" is a shift finishing between 2400 and 0800 hours.

 

14.2      Shift workers shall be paid the extra rates in Appendix 1D, Extra Rates, Items 3 and 4.   Extra rates are made on a pro rata basis for rostered shifts greater than eight hours (eg. A nine hour rostered shift receives 1.125 times the extra rate, a 12 hour rostered shift receives 1.5 times the extra rate).

 

14.3      Penalty Rates shall be paid for shiftwork on Saturdays, Sundays and Award / Public Holidays.

 

Penalty rates for all time worked during an ordinary shift on:

 

Saturday - Time and one half of the shift hours;

 

Sunday - Double Time; and 

 

Award / Public Holiday - Double Time and an ordinary day’s pay.

 

14.4      Change of Roster

 

14.4.1               Shift workers should normally be given at least five days’ notice of a change of shift or a change of roster.  Where this is not possible the employee will be paid double time for the first shift after the change.

 

14.4.2               Where an employee is given less than five days’ notice of a change of shift or roster and the change results in the employee working additional shifts, then the employee shall be allowed an equal amount of time off at a mutually agreed time.  If it is not practical for the employee to be allowed time off within four weeks, the employee shall be paid for the extra shifts at double time.

 

14.4.3               The provisions in 14.4.1 and 14.4.2 above do not apply to employees who are classified as relief shiftworkers.

 

14.5      Day workers who are required to work shifts

 

14.5.1               Day workers may be required to work shifts.

 

14.5.2               Day workers who are required to work shifts shall be paid not less than an additional 30 percent for the first 10 afternoon and/or night shifts in lieu of the shift allowance.  The shift allowance is still payable where the shifts occur on a Saturday, Sunday or Award / Public Holiday.

14.5.3               After working 10 consecutively rostered afternoon and / or night shifts, unbroken by a return to normal day work, an employee shall be deemed to be a shiftworker.

 

14.5.4               The additional payments in sub-clause 14.5.2 do not apply where a day worker is appointed to shiftwork at the employees own request, or as a result of having applied for and obtained a permanent position involving shiftwork.

 

14.6      "Continuous Afternoon or Night Work" is work that is performed continuously in the afternoon or night.  A person working continuous afternoon or night work is not considered to be a shiftworker as defined above at 14.1.1.

 

14.6.1               A day worker who is required to commence working continuous afternoon or night work shall be paid for the first five shifts at time and a half or at the rate otherwise provided in this agreement, whichever is the greater.  These shifts may be organised so that an employee receives at least a full week’s pay.

 

14.6.2               After working five consecutively rostered continuous afternoon or night shifts, unbroken by a return to normal day work, the employee is deemed to be a continuous afternoon or night worker.

 

14.6.3               An employee engaged on continuous afternoon work or continuous night work as defined in this award, who works on:

 

any day other than an Award / Public holiday shall be paid -ordinary rates plus 30% for all time worked;

 

on an Award / Public holiday shall be paid- ordinary rates plus 30% for all time worked in addition to an ordinary day’s pay.

 

14.6.4               The additional payments in sub-clause 14.6.1 do not apply where a day worker is appointed to shiftwork at the employees own request, or as a result of having applied for and obtained a permanent position involving shiftwork.

 

14.7      This clause applies except where a Local Workplace Flexibility Agreement is in place.

 

15.  Overtime

 

15.1      Subject to clause 15.2, Energy Australia may require an employee to work reasonable overtime at overtime rates.

 

15.2      An employee may refuse to work overtime in circumstances where the working of such overtime would result in the employee working hours which are unreasonable having regard to:

 

15.2.1               Any risk to the employees’ health and safety;

 

15.2.2               The employee’s personal circumstances including any family responsibilities;

 

15.2.3               The needs of the workplace;

 

15.2.4               The notice (if any) given by Energy Australia of the overtime and by the employee of his or her intention to refuse it; and

 

15.2.5               Any other relevant matter.

 

15.3      All time worked in excess of the scheduled ordinary hours shall be overtime unless the employee and the manager have altered them by agreement on a casual basis in accordance with Clause 13.1 Hours of Work.

 

15.4      All time worked outside the period 0600 - 1800 hours Monday to Friday shall be overtime unless the majority of employees and their manager have entered into a Local Workplace Flexibility agreement which complies with Clause 23 Local Workplace Flexibility.

 

15.5      All overtime which commences between midnight Sunday and midday Saturday shall be paid at time and a half for the first two hours and double time thereafter.

 

15.6      All overtime which commences between midday Saturday and midnight Sunday shall be paid at double time.

 

15.7      All overtime which commences on an award/ public holiday is paid at double time and a half until the employee finishes:

 

15.7.1               In the case of day workers, all work done on an award/ public holiday during the time which would have been the employee’s normal working time is paid at triple time.

 

15.8      All overtime worked by shiftworkers on a day on which they are rostered off shall be paid at double time until released from duty.  Shiftworkers are not entitled to overtime as a result of changed shifts which they organise amongst themselves.

 

15.9      No payment will be made for unauthorised overtime.

 

15.10    Where overtime is necessary, whenever possible it shall be organised so that employees shall have at least 10 consecutive hours off duty.  If so much overtime is worked that an employee cannot take a 10 consecutive hour break before the normal commencement time, they shall be entitled to time off without loss of normal pay until they have had a 10 consecutive hour break. If a 10 hour break is not given then the employee is paid double time for all hours worked until a 10 consecutive hour break is taken.

 

15.11    An employee who is recalled to work overtime and is not On Call as provided in Clause 16 On Call shall be paid for a minimum of four hours at the appropriate overtime rate.

 

The payment for an employee who is recalled to work overtime commences from the time the employee receives the call and continues until the employee arrives home.

 

Except in the case of unforeseen circumstances arising, the employee shall not be required to work the full four hours if the job to which the employee was recalled, or which the employee was required to perform, is completed within a shorter period.

 

15.12    If a dayworker is recalled to work overtime between the time determined by extending the employee’s usual ceasing time on the previous day by eight hours and 0400 hours, the employee’s normal starting time the next day shall be put back by the number of hours worked between those times or paid at double time for the number of hours worked between those times.

 

15.13    If an employee is required to resume duty after being recalled to work overtime which exceeds four hours, whether continuous or not, before having a ten hour break, the employee shall be paid double time for all hours worked until a break of ten consecutive hours has been taken.

 

15.14    This clause shall not apply to employees working in positions at Pay Point 54 or above unless otherwise approved.

 

15.15    Except where overtime is continuous (subject to a reasonable meal break) with the usual commencing or ceasing times of either a day worker’s ordinary working hours or a shift worker’s ordinary rostered shift on a day upon which the employee has been rostered on, "Recalled to work overtime" means:

 

15.15.1             a direction given to an employee to commence overtime work at a specified time which is two hours or more prior to either the employee’s usual or rostered commencing time, or one hour or more after the employee’s usual or rostered ceasing time (whether notified before or after leaving the employee’s place of work); or,

15.15.2             a notification given to an employee after completion of the employee’s day’s work directing the employee to take up overtime work; or,

 

15.15.3             a notification given to an employee whose normal hours do not include work on a Saturday, Sunday or Award holiday to work on any such day; or

 

15.15.4             a notification given to a shift worker to work on a rostered day off.

 

15.16    This clause applies except where a Local Workplace Flexibility Agreement is in place.

 

16.  On Call

 

16.1      An employee who is on call shall be paid the amount in Appendix 1D, Extra Rates, Item No’s 5, 6 and 7.

 

16.2      An employee who is on call for less than a whole week shall be paid one fifth of the allowance for each working day (Monday - Friday) or part thereof and one quarter of the allowance for each Saturday, Sunday or Award/public holiday or part thereof up to a maximum of the full allowance.

 

16.3      An employee who is on call is required to be available for emergency and/or breakdown work at all times outside the employee's usual hours of duty.  Upon receiving a call for duty, the employee is to proceed directly to the job.

 

16.3.1               Emergency and/or breakdown work includes restoring supply to our customers or making equipment safe which has failed or is likely to fail or maintenance work which is essential to prevent a supply failure.  This includes work not only on Energy Australia’s equipment but also on our customers' equipment.

 

16.4      Payment for a call out shall commence from the time the employee receives a call and continues until the employee arrives back home.  Payment is at the appropriate overtime rate as detailed in sub-clause 16.6.

 

16.4.1               Employees who are on call are not confined to their homes but they must be reasonably available so that they would not be delayed by more than 15 minutes in addition to the time it would normally take to travel from their homes to the place where the work is to be performed.  Any delays in excess of 15 minutes will not be paid unless specifically authorised.

 

16.5      An employee may be required to attend any other calls which arise prior to returning home.

 

16.6      Call-outs are paid at double time with a minimum one-hour payment.  Call-outs during an award/public holiday are paid at double time and a half with a minimum one hour payment.

 

16.7      Employees who are called out are entitled to a minimum of one hour's pay at double time each time they are called out.

 

16.8      If a dayworker is recalled to work overtime between the time determined by extending the employee's usual ceasing time on the previous day by eight hours and 0400 hours, the employee's normal starting time the next day shall be put back by the number of hours worked between those times or paid at double time for the number of hours worked between those times.

 

16.9      If an employee is required to resume duty after a call out which exceeds four hours before having a ten hour break, the employee shall be paid double time for all hours worked until a break of ten consecutive hours has been taken.

 

16.10    Normal meal break and meal allowance provisions apply to overtime worked on call-outs.

 

16.11    This clause shall not apply to employees working in positions at Pay Point 54 or above unless otherwise approved.

 

16.12    This clause applies except where a Local Workplace Flexibility Agreement is in place.

 

17.  Standing By

 

17.1      This clause applies to employees who are directed to stand-by in readiness to work overtime.  It does not apply to employees who are on call.

 

17.2      Employees who are standing by shall be paid at ordinary rates from the time the employee commences standing by until the time the employee is directed to commence overtime or to cease standing by.

 

17.3      This clause applies except where a Local Workplace Flexibility Agreement is in place.

 

18.  Meal Break / Meal Allowance

 

18.1      Meal breaks during ordinary hours shall be of at least a half hour duration.  The actual duration and timing of the break shall be set after considering the location and nature of the work and may be altered from time to time in consultation with the employees concerned.

 

18.2      If an employee is required to work longer than five ordinary hours without a meal or work break, they shall be paid time and a half until a meal break is taken.

 

18.3      Meal Breaks and Meal Allowances are subject to the following conditions:

 

18.3.1               For all overtime which commences immediately after an ordinary day's work, the employee shall be entitled to a paid meal break of 20 minutes and a meal allowance after the first hour and a half actually worked. The second meal break and second meal allowance become an entitlement after a total of 4 hours actually worked.  Every subsequent period of 4 hours actually worked shall entitle the employee to another meal break and meal allowance.

 

18.3.2               For all overtime which commences immediately before an ordinary day's work, the employee shall be entitled to a paid meal break of 20 minutes after each period of 4 hours actually worked. The employee shall be entitled to a meal allowance after the first 2 hours actually worked. Another meal allowance shall become an entitlement after a total of 8 hours are actually worked. Every subsequent period of 4 hours actually worked shall entitle the employee to another meal allowance.

 

18.3.3               For all overtime which is not continuous with an ordinary day's work, the employee shall be entitled to a paid meal break of 20 minutes and a meal allowance after each period of 4 hours actually worked.

 

18.4      An employee may, by mutual agreement, extend a meal break on overtime up to a total period of one hour provided that any time in excess of 20 minutes is unpaid.

 

18.5      Meal breaks which occur during periods of overtime should be taken at the time they fall due unless the employee seeks to defer the break to a later time.

 

18.6      This clause applies except where a Local Workplace Flexibility Agreement is in place. 

 

19.  Part-Time Employment

 

19.1      A part-time employee shall be paid a pro rata rate commensurate with their normal hours worked each week.

 

19.2      A part-time employee shall be entitled to all service entitlements on a pro-rata basis commensurate with their normal hours worked each week.  Appropriate training will also be provided.

 

19.3      The Parties will consult before introducing a new area of part-time employment.

20.  Casual Employment

 

20.1      Casual Employees shall be paid a loading of 20 per cent which shall be in lieu of all entitlements provided under this Award including sick leave and annual leave other than those prescribed below:

 

20.1.1               Long Service Leave in accordance with the Long Service Leave Act 1955.

 

20.1.2               Time and half plus the 20 per cent loading for all hours worked in excess of 8 per day or 72 hours per fortnight or outside the spread of hours or on a Saturday before midday.

 

20.1.3               Double time plus 20 per cent for all hours worked after midday on a Saturday or on a Sunday or an award/public holiday.

 

20.1.4               Casual employees shall be eligible for meal allowances and meal breaks as provided in Clause 18 Meal Break/ Meal Allowance of this Award.

 

20.2      Provided that casual employment will not be introduced into any new area of Energy Australia’s operations without prior consultation with the relevant union or unions.

 

21.  Fixed Term Employment

 

21.1      Fixed term employees shall be paid and be entitled to all the conditions under this Award which are appropriate.

 

21.2      A fixed term employee does not include a casual employee.

 

22.  Job Sharing

 

22.1      Job sharing is a particular type of work where one or more full-time positions are shared by two or more employees to cover an agreed span of hours.

 

22.2      Where a full-time employee requests to convert to part-time work and their current position needs someone on duty full-time, a job sharing arrangements may be suitable.

 

22.3      A job-sharer shall be paid a pro rata rate commensurate with their normal hours worked each week.

 

22.4      A job-sharer shall be entitled to all service entitlements on a pro rata basis commensurate with their normal hours worked each week. Appropriate training will also be provided.

 

22.5      The Parties will consult before introducing a new area of job sharing.

 

22.6      In the event that one of the employees sharing a job either resigns or is appointed to another position, the remaining employee will be offered the opportunity to be appointed to the position on a full-time basis.

 

22.7      A breakdown in an existing job-share arrangement will not be used as an opportunity to change the full-time status of that position without full consultation with the appropriate union(s) partner(s).

 

23.  Local Workplace Flexibility

 

23.1      This clause is intended to provide the means by which different conditions of employment may be provided as a result of an arrangement which is mutually agreed at the local workplace.

 

This clause is intended to apply to classifications or work groups of employees, not individuals.

 

23.2      A Local Workplace Flexibility Agreement may provide for different conditions of employment than are provided in the following clauses:

 

Hours of Work (Span of Hours)

Shift Work

Overtime

On Call

Standing By

Meal Break

Excess Travel

 

23.3      A Local Workplace Flexibility Agreement may only provide for different conditions of employment where the following requirements have been complied with:

 

23.3.1               The employees are not disadvantaged when the local workplace agreement is viewed as a whole.

 

23.3.2               The majority of employees affected agree after taking all views into consideration including the need to maintain effective working relationships.

 

23.3.3               The appropriate union has been advised prior to the commencement of discussions with the employees concerned.

 

23.3.4               The Local Workplace Flexibility Agreement is not contrary to any law and does not jeopardise safety.

 

23.3.5               The Local Workplace Flexibility Agreement will improve efficiency and/or customer service and/or job satisfaction.

 

23.3.6               Local Workplace Flexibility Agreements shall be signed by the manager of the Energy Australia business unit, the relevant union, and a representative of the NSW Labor Council.  Where more than one union has coverage of the position affected by the Local Workplace Flexibility Agreement then the unions with coverage and the NSW Labor Council will be signatories to the Agreement.

 

23.3.7               Managers shall give fair consideration to requests from staff for flexible work arrangements and ensure that work arrangements do not discriminate or work against particular employees.

 

23.4      Individual employees may opt out of a local workplace agreement if its operation will cause him/her genuine personal or family hardship and they can do so without disrupting the pattern of work or inconvenience customers.  Transfer to another equivalent position will be considered in these circumstances.

 

24.  Annual Leave

 

24.1      Employees excluding shift workers shall accumulate 144 hours of annual leave in each complete year of service.

 

24.2      This leave will be approved by Energy Australia provided that adequate employees are available to meet the needs of the organisation.

 

24.3      Annual leave may be taken in any combination of separate periods.  These should be taken in whole days.

 

24.4      Payment for annual leave shall be at the ordinary rate of pay.  See Clause 40 Higher Grade Pay in relation to Higher Grade Pay.

 

24.5      Employees may be allowed to take a period of annual leave in advance of its accrual, subject to approval.  Where their employment subsequently terminates before the leave has accrued on a pro rata basis, Energy Australia may deduct any pre-payment from their termination pay.

 

24.6      Any award/ public holidays which occur during annual leave shall not be deducted from annual leave entitlements.

 

24.7      Rostered days off do not accrue during periods of annual leave.

 

24.8      Seven-day shiftworkers shall accumulate 200 hours of annual leave in each complete year of service.  Other shiftworkers shall accumulate 160 hours of annual leave in each complete year of service.

 

24.9      Employees who have worked as seven-day shiftworkers for part of a year shall receive a pro rata entitlement to additional annual leave.

 

24.10    When an employee ceases employment for any reason, they shall be paid for any annual leave which has not yet been taken for each completed year of service.  The employee shall also be paid a pro rata amount for any leave which has not been taken for any partly completed year of service.  Payment for all outstanding annual leave shall be at the ordinary rate which applied at the time employment ceased.  (See clause 40 in relation to Higher Grade Pay).

 

24.11    Employees shall not commence annual leave whilst on sick leave or accident leave.

 

24.12    All annual leave is paid at the employee’s ordinary rate of pay which includes, all purpose allowances as defined and higher grade pay where applicable (See Clause 40 Higher Grade Pay).  Shiftworkers are paid for their annual leave at their ordinary rate inclusive of shift allowances or receive an annualised holiday loading paid at 1.65% each week, whichever is the greater.

 

24.13    Employees may use single days of annual leave to look after sick relatives or deal with emergencies.  In these circumstances, the employee should provide his/her manager with as much notice as possible before the scheduled start of work.

 

25.  Sick Leave

 

25.1      Employees are entitled to sick leave when their sickness prevents them from attending their workplace.

 

25.2      Visits to a doctor or dentist during the employee's normal working hours and any other part day absences will be debited against the employee's sick leave entitlements.

 

25.3      Sick leave will not be paid where the absence arises from participation in any activity where the employee is paid by other than Energy Australia.

 

25.4      In determining an employee's total sick leave credit, service with an organisation which has merged with Energy Australia will be taken into account.

 

25.5      Where an employee has exhausted their entitlement to paid sick leave, additional leave with pay may be granted if the circumstances warrant it.

 

25.6      Where an employee has exhausted their entitlement to paid sick leave, and is granted leave without pay, that period may or may not count as service as determined by Energy Australia.

 

25.7      After three months an employee is entitled to 24 hours sick leave.

 

After a total of six months an employee is entitled to an additional 32 hours.

 

After a total of 12 months an employee is entitled to an additional 64 hours.

 

After a total of 18 months an employee is entitled to an additional 48 hours.

 

After a total of 24 months an employee is entitled to an additional 72 hours.

 

After a total of 36 months an employee is entitled to an additional 120 hours.

 

After a total of 48 months an employee is entitled to an additional 120 hour.

 

After a total of 60 months an employee is entitled to an additional 144 hours.

 

After every 12 months thereafter an employee is entitled to an additional 144 hours.

 

Any untaken portion of the entitlement shall accumulate for use in future years.

 

25.8      An employee who is diagnosed as being so sick that they are not expected to ever be fit for normal duties shall be "Retired-Ill Health".  The date of retirement will normally be the date that their sick leave entitlements are exhausted.  However, the employee will have the option to take a lump sum payment for sick leave in accordance with Clause 36 Cashing in Sick Leave  and retire after any sick leave which accrued after 15 February 1993 has been exhausted.  No additional sick leave entitlements will accrue from the date the diagnosis is made.

 

25.9      If an employee provides medical evidence that they were injured or sick whilst on annual leave or long service leave to such an extent that they were unable to derive benefit from the leave, then the period of leave which is affected will be recredited provided it is at least of five consecutive working days duration.

 

25.10    Award/public holidays and RDO’s which occur during periods of sick leave are not counted as sick leave.

 

25.11    A certificate from a medical practitioner is required for all claims for sick pay which exceed three working days.  However, where an employee's sick leave record is unsatisfactory, the employee may be required to produce a medical certificate to cover all absences for the next 12 months.

 

25.12    Claims for sick leave and/or pay not covered by a medical certificate shall not be made more frequently in any year of service then:

 

in the case of employees with 1 year but less than 5 years’ service - 4 occasions in a service year;

 

in the case of employees with 5 years or more service - 6 occasions in a service year.

 

25.13    Paid sick leave will not be available for absences on either the last working day before, or the first working day after, an award/public holiday, annual leave or long service leave unless a medical certificate is provided.

 

25.14    A medical certificate should include the following information:

 

Name of employee

 

Name of Doctor and signature

 

Reason for absence *

 

Period during which the employee is unfit for work, and

 

Date of issue.

 

* While it is reasonable for Energy Australia to ask the reason for an absence, the employee and treating doctor can decide how much detail is provided.

 

25.15    Where an employee is required to obtain a medical certificate it should be obtained during the period of absence on sick leave and not be obtained retrospectively. This requirement may be waived in extenuating circumstances.

 

25.16    Part day absences shall be debited against the employee's sick leave entitlement.

 

25.17    Employees will make reasonable efforts to notify their supervisor as close to the normal start time as practical if they are going to be absent on sick leave.

 

25.18    If there is any dispute about a doctor's diagnosis in relation to sick leave, a second opinion may be obtained from another doctor jointly selected by the parties.  This second opinion will be deemed to settle the dispute.  Any cost for obtaining the second opinion will be paid by the party that the decision goes against.

 

26.  Long Service Leave

 

26.1      Long Service Leave shall accrue according to the following scale:

 

After 10 years’ service	13 weeks
After 15 years’ service	Additional 8½ weeks
After 20 years’ service	Additional 13½ weeks
After each additional 5 years’ service	Additional 13 weeks

 

26.2      All long service leave is paid at the employee’s ordinary rate of pay as defined.

 

26.3      An employee who has completed five years’ service and less than 10 years’ service with Energy Australia and whose employment terminates for any reason other than misconduct, shall be entitled to payment of 1.3 weeks’ pay for each year of service and pro rata for partly completed years to the nearest day.

 

26.4      An employee who has completed 10 or more years’ service with Energy Australia whose employment terminates for any reason other than misconduct, shall be entitled to the following pro rata long service leave, minus any periods of long service leave already taken:

 

Ten years’ service	13 weeks
Between 10 and 15 years’ service	1.7 weeks per year
Between 15 and 20 years’ service	2.7 weeks per year
After 20 years’ service	2.6 weeks per year

 

Pro rata amounts will be paid for partly completed years to the nearest day.

 

26.5      Employees who have continuity of service with an organisation which merged with Energy Australia or whose service with a previous employing organisation is recognised by Energy Australia for long service leave purposes, will have that service and any periods of long service leave taken into consideration in calculating their entitlement in terms of Clause 35, Calculation of Service.

 

26.6      Employees shall not commence long service leave whilst on sick or accident leave

 

26.7      Employees shall give at least four weeks’ notice of their intention to take long service leave.  Shorter notice may be agreed, subject to work requirements.

 

26.8      Long service leave may be taken at half pay.  All long service leave will be taken in amounts no less than one day.

 

27.  Accident Leave and Pay

 

27.1      "Accident Pay" means an amount of pay equal to the difference between the amount of workers’ compensation received and the ordinary rate of pay.

 

27.2      Where an employee has been injured in the course of employment at Energy Australia, they shall be paid Accident Pay and Workers’ Compensation for a combined total period up to 52 weeks, provided that employment continues with Energy Australia.

 

27.3      Additional periods of accident pay may be granted by Energy Australia where circumstances warrant it.

 

27.4      A certificate from a medical practitioner is required for all claims for accident pay.  If there is any dispute between doctors, the parties will select a third doctor whose opinion will settle the matter of accident pay.

 

This will not determine the issue of liability which will be settled by the Workers' Compensation Commission if the parties cannot agree.

 

27.5      A medical certificate should include the following information:

 

Name of employee,

 

Name of doctor and signature,

 

Reason for absence,

 

Period during which the employee is unfit for work, and

 

Date of issue

 

27.6      If an employee receives a settlement or compensation in relation to an injury or illness which has resulted in a claim on Energy Australia for paid sick leave or paid accident leave, then the employee shall repay Energy Australia the sum of the actual pay received to a maximum not exceeding the settlement or compensation received.  In such cases, the amount of sick leave which was reimbursed will be recredited to the employee.

 

28.  Special Leave

 

28.1      Special Leave may be granted for the following purposes:

 

Bereavement

 

Blood donations

 

Attending to union matters, including training and official conferences

 

Attending Employee Assistance Program

 

Personal.

 

28.2      Special Leave may be granted with or without pay by agreement.

 

28.3      Special Leave may or may not count for service by agreement.

 

28.4      An employee who is required to attend for Jury Service will be granted leave which will count as service.  An employee will be paid the difference between their normal rate of pay and the amount paid for jury service.

 

28.5      Special Leave with pay will be granted to employees for their first appointment under the Employee Assistance Program.  Subsequent appointments are subject to sub-clauses 28.2 and 28.3 above.

 

28.6      Employees are encouraged to use RDO’s or single days of annual leave to cover other absences.  The employee should provide his/her manager with as much notice as possible before the scheduled start of work.

 

28.7      An employee who is required to attend military training will have such periods counted as part of service, up to a maximum of 14 days per year. The employee will be paid the difference between the ordinary rate currently paid, and amount paid for military training, on production of evidence of the employee’s attendance and money paid to the employee.

29.  Personal/ Carer’s Leave

 

29.1      An employee, other than a casual employee, with responsibilities in relation to a class of person set out in paragraph 29.3.2, who needs the employee’s care and support, shall be entitled to use, in accordance with this sub-clause, any current or accrued sick leave entitlement, provided for in clause 25 "Sick Leave", for absences to provide care and support, for such persons when they are ill.  Such leave may be taken for part of one day.  This entitlement is effective from 19 December 2002.

 

29.2      The employee shall, if required, establish by production of a medical certificate or statutory declaration, the illness of the person concerned, and that the illness is such as to require care by another person.  In normal circumstances an employee must not take carer’s leave under this sub-clause where another person has taken leave to care for the same person.

 

29.3      The entitlement to use sick leave in accordance with this clause is subject to:

 

29.3.1               the employee being responsible for the care and support of the person concerned: and,

 

29.3.2               the person concerned being:

 

29.3.2.1            a spouse of the employee; or

 

29.3.2.2            a de facto spouse, who, in relation to a person, is a person of the opposite sex to the first mentioned person who lives with the first mentioned person as the husband or wife of that person on a bona fide domestic basis although not legally married to that person; or

 

29.3.2.3            a child or an adult child (including an adopted child, a step child, a foster child or an ex-nuptial child), parent (including a foster parent and legal guardian), grandparent, grandchild or sibling of the employee or spouse or de facto spouse of the employee; or

 

29.3.2.4            a same sex partner who lives with the employee as the de facto partner of that employee on a bona fide domestic basis; or

 

29.3.2.5            a relative of the employee who is a member of the same household, where for the purposes of this paragraph:

 

1.          "relative" means a person related by blood, marriage or affinity;

 

2.          ‘affinity’ means a relationship that one spouse because of marriage has to blood relatives of the other; and

 

3.          ‘household’ means a family group living in the same domestic dwelling.

 

29.4      An employee shall, wherever practicable, give the employer notice, prior to the absence, of the intention to take leave, the reasons for taking such leave and the estimated length of absence. If it is not practicable for the employee to give prior notice of absence, the employee shall notify the employer by telephone of such absence at the first opportunity on the day of absence.

 

29.5      An employee may elect, with the consent of the employer, to take unpaid leave for the purpose of providing care and support to a class of person set out in paragraph 29.3.2 above who is ill.

 

29.6      An employee may elect with the consent of the employer, to take annual leave for the purposes of providing care to a class of person set out in paragraph 29.3.2.

 

29.7      An employee may elect with the consent of the employer, to take time off in lieu of payment for overtime at a time or times agreed with the employer within twelve months of the said election.

 

29.8      Overtime taken as time off during ordinary time hours shall be taken at the ordinary time rate, that is an hour for each hour worked.

 

29.9      If having elected to take time as leave, in accordance with subclause 29.7, the leave is not taken for whatever reason, payment for time accrued at overtime rates shall be made at the expiry of the 12 month period or on termination.

 

29.10    Where no election is made in accordance with the said subclause 29.7, the employee shall be paid overtime rates in accordance with the award.

 

29.11    An employee may elect, with the consent of EnergyAustralia, to work "make-up time" under which the employee takes time off ordinary hours, and works those hours at a later time, during the spread or ordinary hours provided in the award, at the ordinary rate of pay.

 

29.12    An employee on shift work may elect, with the consent of the employer, work "make-up time" (under which the employee takes time off ordinary hours and works those hours at a later time) at the shift work rate which would have been applicable to the hours taken off.

 

29.13    An employee may elect, with the consent of the employer, to take a rostered day off at any time.

 

29.14    An employee may elect, with the consent of the employer, to take rostered days off in part day amounts.

 

29.15    An employee may elect, with the consent of the employer, to accrue some or all rostered days off for the purpose of creating a bank to be drawn upon at a time mutually agreed between the employer and employee, or subject to reasonable notice by the employee or the employer.

 

29.16    This subclause is subject to the employer informing each union which is both party to the award and which has members employed at the particular enterprise of its intention to introduce an enterprise system of RDO flexibility, and providing a reasonable opportunity for the union(s) to participate in negotiations.

 

30.  Parental Leave

 

30.1      The provisions of the Industrial Relations Act 1996 shall apply.

 

30.2      Employees who are eligible for maternity leave without pay under the Industrial Relations Act 1996 shall be entitled to receive up to nine weeks of paid leave (or 18 weeks at half pay) included in the 12 months approved under the Act at their ordinary rate of remuneration.

 

31.  Career Break

 

31.1      Employees are eligible to apply for a career break to meet personal, family or community responsibilities - e.g. study, child rearing, looking after a sick relative, personal development, etc.

 

31.2      A career break provides between three months and one year of unpaid leave and may be combined with other leave to provide a total period of absence up to two years.

 

31.3      Employees who take a career break maintain continuity of employment but the period of leave does not count for service.

 

31.4      Employees who take a career break will be able to return to either their old position or an equivalent position.

 

32.  Award / Public Holidays

 

32.1      The days on which the following holidays are gazetted shall be days off work without loss of pay: New Year’s Day, Australia Day, *Picnic Day, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Queen’s Birthday, Labour Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.

 

32.2      Union Picnic Day*.  The picnic day shall be a recognised holiday only for employees who are financial members of the union’s party to this award.

 

* For ex-Sydney Electricity employees this will be the second Friday in March.  For ex-Orion Energy employees this will be a day determined between the parties.

 

32.3      In addition, employees shall be entitled to the day off work without loss of pay for any other days which are gazetted as public holidays throughout NSW.

 

32.4      Any award/public holiday which falls during a period of annual leave, sick leave or long service leave, shall not be debited against that leave.

 

32.5      If an award/public holiday occurs on an employee’s scheduled day off or rostered day off then the employee shall receive an additional day’s pay at the ordinary rate or shall be entitled to another day off in lieu.

 

32.6      An employee who is absent from duty without approval on the working day prior to, or the working day after, an award/public holiday shall not be entitled to pay for that holiday or the unauthorised absence.

 

32.7      Where an employee has been on unauthorised leave for more than five consecutive working days, which may include an RDO, the employee is not eligible to be paid for any award/ public holidays which occur during the leave. 

 

32.8      An employee who is on call on an award/ public holiday shall be entitled to another day off in lieu.

 

33.  Rostered Days Off

 

33.1      A rostered day off occurs in the system of working a 9-day fortnight and is defined as a weekday Monday to Friday on which an employee is not required to work because the employee has worked additional time which has accrued towards a day off.

 

The normal working arrangement for employees is nine eight-hour days per fortnight and RDO’s are normally taken on a Monday or Friday.

 

This may be varied using a Workplace Flexibility Agreement.

 

33.2      Employees can accumulate up to five RDO’s which can be taken at any time subject to mutual agreement after having regard to the needs of the work area and the needs of the employees.

 

When an employee takes more than two consecutive RDO’s and another employee acts in his/her job, then that employee shall be eligible for higher grade pay.

 

33.3      If employees need time off to look after a sick relative or for an emergency or unforseen event, they are encouraged to use accumulated RDO’s or to take an RDO in advance.  In all circumstances, the employee should provide his/ her manager with as much notice as possible before commencing the absence.

 

33.4      The number of RDO’s which an employee may take in a year when 4 weeks’ annual leave is taken, is limited to 24.

 

34.  Terms of Employment

 

34.1      Energy Australia shall give an employee the following periods of notice or payment in lieu:

 

Employee's period of continuous service with Energy	Period of Notice
Australia  (See Clause 35 Calculation of Service)
Less than 1 year	1 week
Between 1 and 3 years	2 weeks
Between 3 and 5 years	3 weeks
More than 5 years	4 weeks

 

This period of notice given by Energy Australia is increased by one week if the employee is over 45 years of age and has completed at least two years of continuous service with Energy Australia.

 

This shall not limit Energy Australia's right to dismiss an employee without notice for serious misconduct. Employees shall provide Energy Australia with not less than one week's notice of termination or forfeit one week's wages in lieu.

 

34.2      If an employee is absent without notifying Energy Australia for a continuous period of five working days (including RDO’s) without reasonable cause, they will be considered to have abandoned their employment and may be dismissed effective from the last day actually worked.

 

34.3      The decision to dismiss an employee shall rest with the relevant General Manager.

 

34.4      An employee may retire from Energy Australia after reaching 55 years of age.

 

34.5      An employee may be required to work reasonable overtime, unless the employee has reasonable grounds for refusing.

 

34.6      Money cannot be deducted from an employee's pay without written authority from the employee except where an employee leaves Energy Australia  and annual leave has been taken in advance but has not yet accrued on a pro rata basis.

 

34.7      Employees are not entitled to pay in the following circumstances:

 

34.7.1               where an employee is absent without authorisation, or

 

34.7.2               where an employee is absent due to sickness but has no entitlement to paid sick leave, or

 

34.8      Suspension without pay for an appropriate time may be applied as an alternative to dismissal.  This should be discussed with the employee and the relevant union before a final decision is made.

 

35.  Calculation of Service

 

35.1      All service as an apprentice, trainee or cadet shall count towards service entitlements under this Award.

 

35.2      The following periods will not count for service and will not break the continuity of service with Energy Australia:

 

Sick leave without pay

 

Parental leave without pay

 

Leave without pay, whether authorised or not

 

Career Break.

 

Leave without pay can be assessed on a case-by-case basis by Energy Australia to determine whether or not it will count for service.

 

35.3      Where Energy Australia has terminated an employee's employment because of ill health or injury, and the employee is subsequently retired, the total length of service shall be taken into account in calculating the employee's entitlements.

 

35.4      Employees who commenced duties with Energy Australia as a result of the amalgamations and mergers of Shires, Municipalities and County Councils on or prior to 1 January 1980 and mergers in 1995 shall have their previous service recognised in calculating their service entitlements.

 

35.5      From date of corporatisation of Energy Australia, 1st March 1996, the following service counts for long service (extended) leave purposes for staff employed by Energy Australia as at 1st March 1996:

 

Prior service with approved Government Departments will be recognised. This provision only applies for employees who were employed before 1 March 1996.

 

Prior service with approved NSW Authorities will be recognised.

 

Prior service with former local government regulated distributors which were engaged in electricity distribution will be recognised.

 

Prior service with approved State-Owned Corporations will be recognised.

 

Prior service with the Australian Public Service will no longer be recognised after 1 March, 1996.

 

35.6      New employees recruited from the New South Wales Public Service after 1st March 1996, will continue to have the option of transferring their existing extended leave, recreation leave and sick leave balances to Energy Australia, subject to the existing arrangements for transfer of funds from the previous employer.

 

35.7      For the purposes of 35.5 and 35.6 above, the period of service for recognition must be ‘continuous’, which is defined as follows:

 

the employee entered on duty in Energy Australia on the next working day following cessation of employment with the recognised former employer;  or

 

the employee has been accepted for employment by Energy Australia prior to the last day of service with the recognised former employer, in which case a break of up to 2 months may be allowed between cessation of duty with the former recognised employer and commencement of employment with Energy Australia.

 

36.  Cashing in Sick Leave

 

36.1      Where an employee retires at age 55 or above or accepts voluntary redundancy/early retirement or is retired on medical grounds arising from illness or accident, the employee shall be paid at the ordinary rate of pay applicable to the employee's appointed grade at the date of termination for his/her accumulated untaken sick leave up to the date of termination as calculated below.

 

36.2      The maximum number of hours of sick leave that may be cashed-in is to be calculated as follows:

 

Step 1:             Calculate the number of hours of accumulated sick leave, as at the date of termination of employment.

 

Step 2:             Calculate the number of hours of accumulated sick leave, as at 15 February 1993, that the employee could have cashed-in if his or her employment had been terminated immediately before 15 February 1993.

 

The maximum number of hours of accumulated sick leave that may be cashed-in is the lesser of the numbers calculated under Step 1 and Step 2.

 

36.3      The intention of sub-clauses 36.1 and 36.2 above is to ensure that when an employee is obliged to use sick leave credits accumulated prior to 15 February 1993, then such leave will be recredited to the pre 15 February 1993 balance when the employee is again entitled to the annual sick leave credits available in the following year of service.

 

37.  Excess Travel

 

37.1      Excess travel time is defined as additional travelling time incurred by an employee in the following circumstances where:

 

(i)         the employee is directed to start work at a location which takes longer to travel to or from their home than to the usual place of work;

 

(ii)        the employee is transferred to a new place of work which takes longer to travel to or from their home than to the former place of work.  See also sub-clause 37.2.

 

(iii)       the employee is required to work overtime or is called out on a day which is not their normal working day.  See also sub-clause 37.5.

 

Where the employee does not have a usual place of work but instead has a nominal headquarters to which they are attached, for the purpose of calculating excess travel the headquarters are treated as the usual place of work.

 

37.2      Where an employee is transferred to a new place of work, payment for any excess travel shall only continue for the first six months.  This does not include transfers or appointments made at the employee’s request or which are made for disciplinary reasons.

 

37.3      Payments for excess travel shall be calculated by estimating the actual travel time and distance by road.  Excess travel time shall be calculated at ordinary rates for journeys undertaken Monday to Saturday inclusive and at ordinary time plus a half on Sundays and award/public holidays.  This does not apply to travel time undertaken for a call-out which is covered in sub-clause 37.5.

 

Reimbursement for the distance travelled is not paid in any circumstances where an employee travels in an Energy Australia vehicle.

 

37.4      Excess travel is not paid for journeys undertaken during work time.

 

37.5      Where an employee is called out, all travelling time is paid at the appropriate overtime rate.  The minimum payment of four hours includes any excess travel time where the total time for the job plus travel to and from the job is four hours or less.

 

37.6      An employee will be paid for his/her actual excess travel time and fares or the amount calculated under 37.3 above, whichever is the greater.  Where an employee believes he/she has not at least been paid for the actual excess travel time and fares, he/she should submit a claim providing sufficient details about the actual mode of transport and the duration of travel for the claim to be assessed and paid.

 

37.7      Employees who travel in an Energy Australia vehicle are only entitled to payment for any excess travel time which exceeds 30 minutes per journey except when they are called out or work overtime on a day which is not a normal working day, in this case they are entitled to payment for all travelling time.

 

37.8      Notwithstanding subclause 37.7 above, employees who travel to and from work in an Energy Australia vehicle shall not be entitled to payment for excess travel if the payment means it is no longer worthwhile to Energy Australia for the employee to take a vehicle to and from work.  Payment for excess travel to employees who use an Energy Australia vehicle must be authorised by the relevant General Manager.

 

37.9      This clause shall not apply to employees working in positions at or above Pay Point 54 unless otherwise approved.

 

37.10    This clause applies except where a Local Workplace Flexibility Agreement is in place.

 

38.  Provision of Transport

 

Where an employee is directed to work overtime or on a shift on which they are not regularly rostered and they finish work at a time when reasonable means of transport is not available, Energy Australia shall provide the employee with a conveyance to the employee's home.

 

39.  Protective Clothing and Equipment

 

39.1      Each employee shall be responsible for the proper care of tools and proper care and laundering of protective clothing issued to them.

 

39.2      New protective clothing and equipment and tools will be issued as required to replace items which are subject to normal wear and tear.

 

39.3      Employees will be issued with protective clothing, tools and equipment which is suitable for carrying out work safely in the prevailing conditions.

 

39.4      Employees may be required to replace any protective clothing, tools or equipment which is damaged as a result of misuse or negligence.

 

39.5      Employees are not permitted to use protective clothing, tools, vehicles or equipment which is provided by Energy Australia while engaged in any employment other than with Energy Australia.

 

39.6      Employees who are provided with protective clothing shall wear it.

 

39.7      Energy Australia’s policy on protective clothing will be based on the recommendations of the joint employer/employee/union Clothing Committee.

 

40.  Higher Grade Pay

 

40.1      The introduction of skills-based classifications will mean that higher grade pay will no longer be applicable within classification groupings because employees will be paid for the full range of duties that they would be expected to use from time to time.  Higher Grade duties would still apply where employees take on higher responsibilities and duties which are beyond the scope of their classification grouping - e.g. a Technician acting as a Field Co-ordinator, Superintendent etc.

 

40.2      Employees who are required to carry out duties of a higher grade which are not recognised within the scope of their normal classification grouping shall be paid the appropriate higher rate for the actual period involved, provided they carry out the duties for a minimum of one hour continuously.

 

40.3      If an employee has been receiving higher grade pay for a continuous period of 13 weeks immediately prior to commencing annual leave, sick leave or accident leave, the employee will be paid the higher grade rate for the duration of the absence.  Absences on approved leave of five days or less aggregate duration will not cause a break in continuity for the purposes of this sub-clause.  In all cases, the payment of higher grade pay whilst on leave will not exceed six months duration. Breaks in Higher Grade duties of five days or less aggregate duration shall not cause a break in continuity for the purposes of this sub clause.

 

40.4      Award/public holidays during a period of higher grade duty will be paid at the higher rate.

 

40.5      The higher grade rate will not apply to long service leave or payments made for service entitlements at the termination of employment.

 

40.6      Higher grade pay is paid to an employee who is required to perform higher grade duties to cover the work of an employee who is absent for more than 2 days taken as RDOs.

 

40.7      Undertaking on the job training in a higher graded position does not entitle an employee to higher grade pay unless the person is actually given responsibility for the job - e.g. in a relief role.

 

40.8      Except where an employee is relieving in a vacancy created by an employee on approved leave such as parental leave or long service leave or the work area is being restructured, a period of higher grade pay shall not continue for more than six months before the job is advertised.

 

41.  Superannuation

 

41.1      Supplementary Superannuation

 

This sub-clause apply to employees who:

 

41.1.1               were employed by Sydney County Council on or before 31 March 1977; and

 

41.1.2               contributed to the same Local Government Superannuation Scheme on 30 April 1990 that he/she was contributing to on 31 March 1977; and

 

41.1.3               compulsorily transferred to the State Authorities Superannuation Scheme on May 1990; and

 

41.1.4               have completed at least 20 years’ continuous service with Energy Australia and Sydney County Council; and

 

41.1.5               retired age, retired ill-health was dismissed for reasons other than misconduct, took voluntary redundancy or died whilst still employed.

 

41.1.6 Employees who meet all the above conditions shall be paid a supplementary superannuation benefit equal to the difference between:

 

41.1.6

E   =	3.5 + 0.07 (S - 20)
where	E  =  the employee’s entitlement measured in weeks of pay per year of service at
	their ordinary rate.
and	S  =  45 or the total number of years service (including a portion for part
	completed years to the nearest whole month) whichever is the lesser.

 

41.1.7               The monetary benefits directly attributable to all payments made or to be made in respect of the employee by Energy Australia or any other employer under the provisions of the Local Government and other Authorities (Superannuation) Act 1927 and the State Authorities Superannuation Act 1987 or it successor.

 

41.1.8               This clause shall not apply to an employee who is a contributor under the provisions of the Superannuation Act 1916.

 

41.1.9               This clause also applies to employees who were formerly employed by a County Council and who were transferred to Energy Australia on 1 January 1980 provided that:

 

41.1.10             they maintained continuity of service in the transfer;

 

41.1.11             they fulfil the requirements in sub-clause 40.1.1 of this clause:

 

if they meet these criteria, service with Brisbane Waters, St George and MacKellar County Councils prior to being transferred to Energy Australia on 1 January 1980 will be counted in calculating any entitlement under this clause.

 

41.1.12             This sub-clause applies to employees who were employed by the former Shortland County Council/Orion Energy.

 

Where the service of an employee is terminated by retirement age, retirement ill health or death, the employee, or in the latter case, his legal representative, shall be paid a severance allowance equal to:

 

the amount calculated at the rate of the employee’s final average salary as defined in Section 24 of Part V of the Public Authorities Superannuation Act, 1985, payable at the date of termination based on 5.616 weeks for each completed year the employee was a contributor under the aforesaid Act and proportionately for any fraction of a year on a monthly basis with a maximum period of 224.64 weeks.

 

Less:

 

the monetary benefits directly attributable to all payments made or to be made in respect of the employee by the provisions of the Public Authorities Superannuation Act, 1985 those benefits being the amount calculated in accordance with the formula set out in Section 26 of the said Act.

 

41.1.13             Notwithstanding the above mentioned provisions, the severance allowance payable to an employee or an employee’s legal representative shall not exceed a sum equivalent to two (2) weeks salary or wage for each year of the employee’s local government service and proportionately for a fraction of a year on a monthly basis.

 

41.2      Default Superannuation Scheme

 

Subject to the provisions of relevant superannuation legislation, employees under this Award will have their superannuation contributions paid into the Energy Industries Superannuation Scheme (EISS).

 

41.3      Wage Sacrifice To Superannuation

 

41.3.1               An employee may elect in lieu of being paid an amount of wages to have an equivalent amount paid by way of Superannuation contributions in accordance with the relevant provisions of the EISS.

 

41.3.2               Where an employee has elected to have an amount paid by way of Superannuation contributions in lieu of wages, any allowance, penalty, payment for unused leave entitlements, weekly worker’s compensation or other payment, other than any payment for leave taken in service to which an employee is entitled under this Award or any applicable award, act or statute which is expressed to be determined by reference to an employee’s wage, shall be calculated by reference to the actual wages paid to the employee and the amount paid under clause 41.3.1 by way of Superannuation contributions.

 

41.3.3               Subject to the provisions of relevant superannuation legislation, any Superannuation contributions paid under clause 41.3 shall be paid to the EISS.

 

41.3.4               The employee may elect to have an amount paid by way of Superannuation contributions in lieu of wages on joining Energy Australia and thereafter may alter the amount paid by way of Superannuation contributions under clause 41.3 with effect from 1 July each year.

 

41.3.5               An election to have Superannuation contributions paid in lieu of an amount of wages shall be in writing and may only be made with the consent of both the employee and Energy Australia.

 

42.  Apprentices

 

42.1      Apprentices who are appointed to a trades position in Energy Australia, shall be paid the appropriate full adult rate.

 

42.2      Where apprentices commence an apprenticeship, at the age of 21 or greater, they shall be paid the adult apprentices rates in Appendix 1E. Adult apprentices employed with Energy Australia will retain their existing rate of pay until that rate is exceeded by the adult apprentice rates in Appendix 1E.

 

42.3      Apprentices may not be required to undertake shiftwork or overtime where it clashes with their training.

 

43.  Miscellaneous Conditions of Employment

 

43.1      An employee who is, on or below Pay Point 40, and is required to be an authorised motor vehicle driver or who is required to hold a licence to operate plant or equipment will have the cost of that licence/s reimbursed.

 

43.2      Nominated employees who are required to take or make business calls at home will be reimbursed the cost of phone rental and/or business calls as determined by Energy Australia or provided with a mobile phone.

 

43.3      On the death of an employee, all their outstanding entitlements and accruals will be paid to their estate.

 

43.4      An employee who is authorised and agrees to use a private motor vehicle in the course of their employment shall be paid the rate in Appendix 1D, Extra Rates, Item No 28 if the employee maintains the minimum of third party property damage insurance policy on that vehicle.  However, wherever possible employees should use an Energy Australia vehicle for all purposes connected with their employment.

 

43.5      Where an employee is supplied with a residence (with or without concessions) the weekly value of such residence (and concessions) shall be agreed upon from time to time between the Parties, and in the event of failure to agree shall be referred to the Conciliation Committee.

 

44.  Anti-Discrimination

 

44.1      It is the intention of the parties bound by this award to seek to achieve the object in section 3(f) of the Industrial Relations Act 1996 to prevent and eliminate discrimination in the workplace.  This includes discrimination on the grounds of, race (colour, ethnic, or ethno-religious background, descent or nationality), sex (including pregnancy), marital status, disability, homosexuality, transgender identity, age and carer’s responsibilities.

 

44.2      It follows that in fulfilling their obligations under the dispute resolution procedure prescribed by this award, the parties have obligations to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the operation of the provisions of this award are not directly or indirectly discriminatory in their effects.  It will be consistent with fulfilment of these obligations for the parties to make application to vary any provision of the award which, by its terms or operation, has a direct or indirect discriminatory effect.

 

44.3      Under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, it is unlawful to victimise an employee because the employee has made or may make or has been involved in a complaint of unlawful discrimination or harassment.

 

44.4      Nothing in this clause is to be taken to affect:

 

44.4.1               any conduct or act which is specifically exempted from anti-discrimination legislation

 

44.4.2               offering or providing junior rates of pay to persons under 21 years of age;

 

44.4.3               any act or practice of a body established to propagate religion which is exempted under section 56(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977;

 

44.4.4               a party to this award from pursuing matters of unlawful discrimination in any State or federal jurisdiction.

 

44.5      This clause does not create legal rights or obligations in addition to those imposed upon the parties by legislation referred to in this clause.

 

45.  Union Delegates’ Charter

 

45.1      Energy Australia shall be able to:

 

45.1.1               Expect that employees, be they Union Delegates or not, will perform the job in which they are employed.

 

45.1.2               Be given reasonable notice by Delegates that they intend to carry out their Union duties.

 

45.1.3               Expect that Union Delegate/s shall not be able to claim or be paid overtime for attendance at Delegates meetings organised during normal working hours.

 

45.2      Union Delegates shall be able to:

 

45.2.1               Approach, or be approached by a member for the payment of Union dues or other payments, or to discuss any matter related to this member’s employment, during working hours.

 

45.2.2               After obtaining the permission of the employer move freely for the purpose of consulting other Delegates during working hours.

 

45.2.3               To negotiate with management together with other union delegates on behalf of all or part of the members on any matters in accord with Union policy affecting the employment of members who work in Energy Australia.

 

45.2.4               Call meetings and for members to attend these meetings on the job. Such meetings are to be outside of work time unless prior permission is obtained from management.

 

45.2.5               Have protection from victimisation and this right to be expressed in prohibiting the employer from seeking to separate the delegate from the union members who elected them without first consulting the union.

 

45.2.6               Have access to a telephone and computer, including email and to have within their work proximity suitable cupboards and furniture to enable them to keep records, union circulars, receipt books etc. so as to efficiently carry out their union responsibilities.

 

45.2.7               Attend meetings and training held by the Union in which they hold office without loss of any rights following the approval of Energy Australia. Attendance at these meetings shall be permitted according to the provisions of Clause 28 of the Energy Australia Award (Special Leave).

 

45.2.8               Have all agreements and arrangements negotiated with Energy Australia set out in writing and for these agreements and arrangements, including Awards, to be provided to delegates on request.

 

45.2.9               Place notices on defined union noticeboards.

 

Appendix 1

 

Energy Australia’s - Pay Rates And Allowances

 

On and from 19 December 2002

 

Appendix 1A - Energy Australia Junior Rates of Pay

 

Appendix 1B - Energy Australia Adult Rates of Pay

 

Appendix 1C - Energy Australia Shiftworkers (7x3/ 7x2) Rates of Pay

 

Appendix 1D - Energy Australia Allowances and Extra Rates

 

Appendix 1E - Energy Australia Adult Apprentice Rates of Pay

 

Appendix 1A

 

Energy Australia - Junior Rates of Pay on and from 19 December 2002

 

Pay Point	Yearly Rate	Total Weekly	36 Hourly Rate	35 Hourly Rate	Pay Point
	$	$	$	$
J1	12,541	240.25	6.67	6.86	J1
J2	13,181	252.51	7.01	7.21	J2
J3	13,834	265.02	7.36	7.57	J3
J4	14,521	278.18	7.73	7.95	J4
J5	15,245	292.05	8.11	8.34	J5
J6	16,009	306.69	8.52	8.76	J6
J7	16,810	322.02	8.95	9.20	J7
J8	17,650	338.12	9.39	9.66	J8
J9	18,527	354.92	9.86	10.14	J9
J10	19,459	372.77	10.35	10.65	J10
J11	20,430	391.38	10.87	11.18	J11
J12	21,447	410.86	11.41	11.74	J12
J13	22,525	431.51	11.99	12.33	J13
J14	23,642	452.90	12.58	12.94	J14
J15	24,830	475.67	13.21	13.59	J15
J16	26,060	499.23	13.87	14.26	J16
J17	27,378	524.49	14.57	14.99	J17
J18	28,737	550.52	15.29	15.73	J18

 

Appendix 1B

 

Energy Australia - Adult Rates of Pay on and from 19 December 2002

 

Pay Point	Annual Salary	Weekly Rate	36 Hourly Rate	35 Hourly Rate	Pay Point
	$	$	$	$
1	29,451	564.20	15.67	16.12	1
2	30,032	575.33	15.98	16.44	2
3	30,615	586.49	16.29	16.76	3
4	31,207	597.84	16.61	17.08	4
5	31,819	609.56	16.93	17.42	5
6	32,432	621.30	17.26	17.75	6
7	33,065	633.43	17.60	18.10	7
8	33,719	645.96	17.94	18.46	8
9	34,389	658.79	18.30	18.82	9
10	35,082	672.07	18.67	19.20	10
11	35,782	685.48	19.04	19.59	11
12	36,498	699.20	19.42	19.98	12
13	37,239	713.39	19.82	20.38	13
14	37,978	727.55	20.21	20.79	14
15	38,732	741.99	20.61	21.20	15
16	39,504	756.78	21.02	21.62	16
17	40,297	771.97	21.44	22.06	17
18	41,099	787.34	21.87	22.50	18
19	41,933	803.31	22.31	22.95	19
20	42,772	819.39	22.76	23.41	20
21	43,627	835.77	23.22	23.88	21
22	44,488	852.26	23.67	24.35	22
23	45,382	869.39	24.15	24.84	23
24	46,291	886.80	24.63	25.34	24
25	47,217	904.54	25.13	25.84	25
26	48,155	922.51	25.63	26.36	26
27	49,125	941.09	26.14	26.89	27
28	50,104	959.85	26.66	27.42	28
29	51,107	979.06	27.20	27.97	29
30	52,140	998.85	27.75	28.54	30
31	53,170	1,018.58	28.29	29.10	31
32	54,249	1,039.25	28.87	29.69	32
33	55,327	1,059.90	29.44	30.28	33
34	56,428	1,081.00	30.03	30.89	34
35	57,554	1,102.57	30.63	31.50	35
36	58,710	1,124.71	31.24	32.13	36
37	59,888	1,147.28	31.87	32.78	37
38	61,084	1,170.19	32.51	33.43	38
39	62,302	1,193.52	33.15	34.10	39
40	63,554	1,217.51	33.82	34.79	40
41	64,819	1,241.74	34.49	35.48	41
42	66,114	1,266.55	35.18	36.19	42
43	67,431	1,291.78	35.88	36.91	43
44	68,784	1,317.70	36.60	37.65	44
45	70,156	1,343.98	37.33	38.40	45
46	71,574	1,371.15	38.09	39.18	46
47	73,001	1,398.49	38.85	39.96	47
48	74,456	1,426.36	39.62	40.75	48
49	75,952	1,455.02	40.42	41.57	49
50	77,467	1,484.04	41.22	42.40	50
51	79,022	1,513.83	42.05	43.25	51
52	80,596	1,543.98	42.89	44.11	52
53	82,212	1,574.94	43.75	45.00	53
54	83,853	1,606.38	44.62	45.90	54
55	85,539	1,638.68	45.52	46.82	55
56	87,246	1,671.38	46.43	47.75	56
57	88,984	1,704.67	47.35	48.70	57
58	90,766	1,738.81	48.30	49.68	58
59	92,591	1,773.77	49.27	50.68	59
60	94,432	1,809.04	50.25	51.69	60

 

Appendix 1C

 

Energy Australia - Shiftworkers (7x3/ 7x2) Rates of Pay on and from 19 December 2002

 

Pay Point	Annual Salary	Weekly Rate	36 Hourly Rate	35 Hourly Rate	Pay Point
	$	$	$	$
10.1	35,194.00	674.21	18.73	19.26	10.1
11.1	35,896.50	687.67	19.10	19.65	11.1
12.1	36,614.00	701.42	19.48	20.04	12.1
13.1	37,358.16	715.67	19.88	20.45	13.1
14.1	38,111.00	730.10	20.28	20.86	14.1
15.1	38,865.00	744.54	20.68	21.27	15.1
16.1	39,643.00	759.44	21.10	21.70	16.1
17.1	40,425.95	774.44	21.51	22.13	17.1
18.1	41,237.00	789.98	21.94	22.57	18.1
19.1	42,073.00	806.00	22.39	23.03	19.1
20.1	42,911.00	822.05	22.83	23.49	20.1
21.1	43,757.00	838.26	23.28	23.95	21.1
22.1	44,629.00	854.96	23.75	24.43	22.1
23.1	45,527.22	872.17	24.23	24.92	23.1
24.1	46,445.00	889.75	24.72	25.42	24.1
25.1	47,368.09	907.43	25.21	25.93	25.1
26.1	48,320.00	925.67	25.71	26.45	26.1
27.1	49,291.00	944.27	26.23	26.98	27.1
28.1	50,264.33	962.92	26.75	27.51	28.1
29.1	51,276.00	982.30	27.29	28.07	29.1
30.1	52,300.00	1,001.92	27.83	28.63	30.1
31.1	53,340.14	1,021.84	28.38	29.20	31.1
32.1	54,419.00	1,042.51	28.96	29.79	32.1
33.1	55,515.00	1,063.51	29.54	30.39	33.1
34.1	56,608.57	1,084.46	30.12	30.98	34.1
35.1	57,744.00	1,106.21	30.73	31.61	35.1
36.1	58,915.00	1,128.64	31.35	32.25	36.1
37.1	60,092.00	1,151.19	31.98	32.89	37.1
38.1	61,279.47	1,173.94	32.61	33.54	38.1
39.1	62,501.37	1,197.34	33.26	34.21	39.1
40.1	63,757.37	1,221.41	33.93	34.90	40.1
41.1	65,037.00	1,245.92	34.61	35.60	41.1
42.1	66,325.56	1,270.60	35.29	36.30	42.1
43.1	67,646.78	1,295.92	36.00	37.03	43.1
44.1	69,003.00	1,321.90	36.72	37.77	44.1
45.1	70,380.50	1,348.29	37.45	38.52	45.1
46.1	71,803.04	1,375.54	38.21	39.30	46.1
47.1	73,234.60	1,402.96	38.97	40.08	47.1
48.1	74,694.26	1,430.92	39.75	40.88	48.1
49.1	76,198.00	1,459.73	40.55	41.71	49.1

 

Appendix 1D

 

Energy Australia - Allowances And Extra Rates on and from 19 December 2002

 

Item	Code	Allowances & Extra Rates	Rate
			$
1	FAA	First Aid Attendant	3.38 per day
2	FAI	First Aid Instructor	15.36 per week
3	SHA	Afternoon / Night Shift	30.00 per shift
4	EMSA	Early Morning Shift	15.00 per shift
5	O/C	On Call	160.00 per week
6	O/C1	On Call Weekday	32.00 per day
7	O/C2	On Call Weekend	40.00 per day
8	TOOL	Tool Allowance (Tradesman) ($483.89 p.a.)	9.27 per week
	TOOL	Tool Allowance (Non-Tradesman) ($290.23 p.a.)	5.56 per week
9	MEAL	Meal Allowance	9.89 per frequency
10	CDMB	Charge Depot Meal Break	4.10 per day
11	CPLB	Charge Plant Meal Break	3.36 per day
12	MFA	Employee Working In Customer Service Centre	5.00 per day
13	ASB	Asbestos	0.59 per hour
14	ASE	Asbestos Eradication	1.76 per hour
15	ACMP	Air Compressor Attendant	0.23 per hour
16	INSL	Insulwool	0.59 per hour
17	DIRT	Dirt	3.40 per day
18	COMM	Community Language (from 1/7/02 $812.00 p.a.)	15.56 per week
19	SUST	Sustenance Allowance - Prepaid Accommodation	62.00 per day
		- Single location up to 35 days, no prepaid accom.	192.00 per day
		- Single location after 35 days, no prepaid accom.	142.00 per day
20	SR	Safety Rules	22.72 per week
21	SR80	Non-Elec Trade Safety Rules - 80%	18.18 per week
22	SREO	Eso Safety Rules - 60%	13.63 per week
23	EL	Electrician's Licence (From 2/7/2002)	26.90 per week
24	PRA	Plumbers Registration (From 18/9/01)	20.90 per week
25	PTA	Plumbers Tool (From 18/9/2001)	20.90 per week
26	PLTA	Plasterers Tool (From 18/9/2001)	17.20 per week
27	CTA	Carpenters Tool (From 18/9/2001)	20.90 per week
28	VEH	Private Vehicle Usage	ATO rates

 

Appendix 1E

 

Energy Australia - Adult Apprentice Rates of Pay on and from 19 December 2002

 

Classification	Rates of Pay (weekly)
	$
1st Year Adult Apprentice	475.66
2nd Year Adult Apprentice	524.48
3rd Year Adult Apprentice	550.51
4th Year Adult Apprentice	575.30

 

Appendix 2

 

Energy Australia’s - Pay Rates and Allowances

 

On and from 19 June 2003

 

Appendix 2A - Energy Australia Junior Rates of Pay

 

Appendix 2B - Energy Australia Adult Rates of Pay

 

Appendix 2C - Energy Australia Shiftworkers (7x3/ 7x2) Rates of Pay

 

Appendix 2D - Energy Australia Allowances and Extra Rates

 

Appendix 2E - Energy Australia Adult Apprentice Rates of Pay

 

Appendix 2A

 

Energy Australia - Junior Rates of Pay on and from 19 June 2003

 

Pay Point	Annual Salary	Weekly Rate	36 Hourly Rate	35 Hourly Rate	Pay Point
	$	$	$	$
J1	12,792.00	245.06	6.81	7.00	J1
J2	13,445.00	257.57	7.15	7.36	J2
J3	14,111.00	270.33	7.51	7.72	J3
J4	14,811.00	283.74	7.88	8.11	J4
J5	15,550.00	297.89	8.27	8.51	J5
J6	16,329.00	312.82	8.69	8.94	J6
J7	17,147.00	328.49	9.12	9.39	J7
J8	18,003.00	344.89	9.58	9.85	J8
J9	18,899.00	362.05	10.06	10.34	J9
J10	19,847.00	380.21	10.56	10.86	J10
J11	20,838.00	399.20	11.09	11.41	J11
J12	21,877.00	419.10	11.64	11.97	J12
J13	22,974.00	440.11	12.23	12.57	J13
J14	24,114.00	461.95	12.83	13.20	J14
J15	25,327.00	485.19	13.48	13.86	J15
J16	26,581.00	509.21	14.14	14.55	J16
J17	27,925.00	534.96	14.86	15.28	J17
J18	29,312.00	561.53	15.60	16.04	J18

 

Appendix 2B

 

Energy Australia - Adult Rates of Pay on and from 19 June 2003

 

Pay Point	Annual Salary	Weekly Rate	36 Hourly Rate	35 Hourly Rate	Pay Point
	$	$	$	$
1	30,040	575.48	15.99	16.44	1
2	30,633	586.84	16.30	16.77	2
3	31,227	598.22	16.62	17.09	3
4	31,831	609.79	16.94	17.42	4
5	32,455	621.74	17.27	17.76	5
6	33,081	633.74	17.60	18.11	6
7	33,726	646.09	17.95	18.46	7
8	34,393	658.87	18.30	18.82	8
9	35,077	671.97	18.67	19.20	9
10	35,784	685.52	19.04	19.59	10
11	36,498	699.20	19.42	19.98	11
12	37,228	713.18	19.81	20.38	12
13	37,984	727.66	20.21	20.79	13
14	38,738	742.11	20.61	21.20	14
15	39,507	756.84	21.02	21.62	15
16	40,294	771.92	21.44	22.05	16
17	41,103	787.41	21.87	22.50	17
18	41,921	803.08	22.31	22.95	18
19	42,772	819.39	22.76	23.41	19
20	43,627	835.77	23.22	23.88	20
21	44,500	852.49	23.68	24.36	21
22	45,378	869.31	24.15	24.84	22
23	46,290	886.78	24.63	25.34	23
24	47,217	904.54	25.13	25.84	24
25	48,161	922.62	25.63	26.36	25
26	49,118	940.96	26.14	26.88	26
27	50,108	959.92	26.66	27.43	27
28	51,106	979.04	27.20	27.97	28
29	52,129	998.64	27.74	28.53	29
30	53,183	1,018.83	28.30	29.11	30
31	54,233	1,038.95	28.86	29.68	31
32	55,334	1,060.04	29.45	30.29	32
33	56,434	1,081.11	30.03	30.89	33
34	57,557	1,102.62	30.63	31.50	34
35	58,705	1,124.62	31.24	32.13	35
36	59,884	1,147.20	31.87	32.78	36
37	61,086	1,170.23	32.51	33.44	37
38	62,306	1,193.60	33.16	34.10	38
39	63,548	1,217.39	33.82	34.78	39
40	64,825	1,241.86	34.50	35.48	40
41	66,115	1,266.57	35.18	36.19	41
42	67,436	1,291.88	35.89	36.91	42
43	68,780	1,317.62	36.60	37.65	43
44	70,160	1,344.06	37.34	38.40	44
45	71,559	1,370.86	38.08	39.17	45
46	73,005	1,398.56	38.85	39.96	46
47	74,461	1,426.46	39.62	40.76	47
48	75,945	1,454.89	40.41	41.57	48
49	77,471	1,484.12	41.23	42.40	49
50	79,016	1,513.72	42.05	43.25	50
51	80,602	1,544.10	42.89	44.12	51
52	82,208	1,574.87	43.75	45.00	52
53	83,856	1,606.44	44.62	45.90	53
54	85,530	1,638.51	45.51	46.81	54
55	87,250	1,671.46	46.43	47.76	55
56	88,991	1,704.81	47.36	48.71	56
57	90,764	1,738.77	48.30	49.68	57
58	92,581	1,773.58	49.27	50.67	58
59	94,443	1,809.25	50.26	51.69	59
60	96,321	1,845.23	51.26	52.72	60

 

Appendix 2C

 

Energy Australia - Shiftworkers (7x3/ 7x2) Rates of Pay on and from 19 June 2003

 

Pay Point	Annual Salary	Weekly Rate	36 Hourly Rate	35 Hourly Rate	Pay Point
	$	$	$	$
10.1	35,897.88	687.70	19.10	19.65	10.1
11.1	36,614.43	701.43	19.48	20.04	11.1
12.1	37,346.28	715.45	19.87	20.44	12.1
13.1	38,105.33	729.99	20.28	20.86	13.1
14.1	38,873.22	744.70	20.69	21.28	14.1
15.1	39,642.30	759.43	21.10	21.70	15.1
16.1	40,435.86	774.63	21.52	22.13	16.1
17.1	41,234.47	789.93	21.94	22.57	17.1
18.1	42,061.74	805.78	22.38	23.02	18.1
19.1	42,914.46	822.12	22.84	23.49	19.1
20.1	43,769.22	838.49	23.29	23.96	20.1
21.1	44,632.14	855.02	23.75	24.43	21.1
22.1	45,521.58	872.06	24.22	24.92	22.1
23.1	46,437.77	889.61	24.71	25.42	23.1
24.1	47,373.90	907.55	25.21	25.93	24.1
25.1	48,315.46	925.58	25.71	26.45	25.1
26.1	49,286.40	944.18	26.23	26.98	26.1
27.1	50,276.82	963.16	26.75	27.52	27.1
28.1	51,269.62	982.18	27.28	28.06	28.1
29.1	52,301.52	1,001.94	27.83	28.63	29.1
30.1	53,346.00	1,021.95	28.39	29.20	30.1
31.1	54,406.95	1,042.28	28.95	29.78	31.1
32.1	55,507.38	1,063.36	29.54	30.38	32.1
33.1	56,625.30	1,084.78	30.13	30.99	33.1
34.1	57,740.74	1,106.14	30.73	31.60	34.1
35.1	58,898.88	1,128.33	31.34	32.24	35.1
36.1	60,093.30	1,151.21	31.98	32.89	36.1
37.1	61,293.84	1,174.21	32.62	33.55	37.1
38.1	62,505.06	1,197.41	33.26	34.21	38.1
39.1	63,751.39	1,221.29	33.92	34.89	39.1
40.1	65,032.52	1,245.83	34.61	35.60	40.1
41.1	66,337.74	1,270.84	35.30	36.31	41.1
42.1	67,652.08	1,296.02	36.00	37.03	42.1
43.1	68,999.71	1,321.83	36.72	37.77	43.1
44.1	70,383.06	1,348.33	37.45	38.52	44.1
45.1	71,788.11	1,375.25	38.20	39.29	45.1
46.1	73,239.10	1,403.05	38.97	40.09	46.1
47.1	74,699.30	1,431.02	39.75	40.89	47.1
48.1	76,188.14	1,459.54	40.54	41.70	48.1
49.1	77,721.96	1,488.93	41.36	42.54	49.1

 

Appendix 2D

 

Energy Australia - Allowances And Extra Rates on and from 19 June 2003

 

Item	Code	Allowances & Extra Rates	Rate
			$
1	FAA	First Aid Attendant	3.45 per day
2	FAI	First Aid Instructor	15.67 per week
3	SHA	Afternoon / Night Shift	30.60 per shift
4	EMSA	Early Morning Shift	15.30 per shift
5	O/C	On Call	160.00 per week
6	O/C1	On Call Weekday	32.00 per day
7	O/C2	On Call Weekend	40.00 per day
8	Tool	Tool Allowance (Tradesman) ($483.89 p.a.)	9.46 per week
	Tool	Tool Allowance (Non-Tradesman) ($290.23 p.a.)	5.67 per week
9	MEAL	Meal Allowance	10.09 per frequency
10	CDMB	Charge Depot Meal Break	4.18 per day
11	CPLB	Charge Plant Meal Break	3.43 per day
12	MFA	Employee Working In Customer Service Centre	5.10 per day
13	ASB	Asbestos	0.60 per hour
14	ASE	Asbestos Eradication	1.80 per hour
15	ACMP	Air Compressor Attendant	0.23 per hour
16	INSL	Insulwool	0.60 per hour
17	DIRT	Dirt	3.47 per day
18	COMM	Community Language (from 1/7/02 $812.00 p.a.)	15.56 per week
19	SUST	Sustenance Allowance - Prepaid Accommodation	62.00 per day
		- Single location up to 35 days, no prepaid accom.	192.00 per day
		- Single location after 35 days, no prepaid accom.	142.00 per day
20	SR	Safety Rules	23.17 per week
21	SR80	Non-Elec Trade Safety Rules - 80%	18.54 per week
22	SREO	Eso Safety Rules - 60%	13.90 per week
23	EL	Electrician's Licence (From 2/7/2002)	26.90 per week
24	PRA	Plumbers Registration (From 18/9/01)	20.90 per week
25	PTA	Plumbers Tool (From 18/9/2001)	20.90 per week
26	PLTA	Plasterers Tool (From 18/9/2001)	17.20 per week
27	CTA	Carpenters Tool (From 18/9/2001)	20.90 per week
28	VEH	Private Vehicle Usage	ATO rates

 

Appendix 2E

 

Energy Australia - Adult Apprentice Rates of Pay on and from 19 June 2003

 

Classification	Rates of Pay (weekly)
	$
1st Year Adult Apprentice	485.17
2nd Year Adult Apprentice	534.97
3rd Year Adult Apprentice	561.52
4th Year Adult Apprentice	586.81

 

Appendix 3

 

Energy Australia’s - Pay Rates And Allowances

 

On and from 19 December 2003

 

Appendix 3A - Energy Australia Junior Rates of Pay

 

Appendix 3B - Energy Australia Adult Rates of Pay

 

Appendix 3C - Energy Australia Shiftworkers (7x3/ 7x2) Rates of Pay

 

Appendix 3D - Energy Australia Allowances and Extra Rates

 

Appendix 3E - Energy Australia Adult Apprentice Rates of Pay

 

Appendix 3A

 

Energy Australia - Junior Rates of Pay on and from 19 December 2003

 

Pay Point	Annual Salary	Weekly Rate	36 Hourly Rate	35 Hourly Rate	Pay Point
	$	$	$	$
J1	13,432	257.32	7.15	7.35	J1
J2	14,117	270.44	7.51	7.73	J2
J3	14,817	283.85	7.88	8.11	J3
J4	15,552	297.93	8.28	8.51	J4
J5	16,328	312.80	8.69	8.94	J5
J6	17,145	328.45	9.12	9.38	J6
J7	18,004	344.90	9.58	9.85	J7
J8	18,903	362.13	10.06	10.35	J8
J9	19,844	380.15	10.56	10.86	J9
J10	20,839	399.21	11.09	11.41	J10
J11	21,880	419.16	11.64	11.98	J11
J12	22,971	440.06	12.22	12.57	J12
J13	24,123	462.13	12.84	13.20	J13
J14	25,320	485.06	13.47	13.86	J14
J15	26,593	509.44	14.15	14.56	J15
J16	27,910	534.67	14.85	15.28	J16
J17	29,321	561.70	15.60	16.05	J17
J18	30,778	589.62	16.38	16.85	J18

 

Appendix 3B

 

Energy Australia - Adult Rates of Pay on and from 19 December 2003

 

Pay Point	Annual Salary	Weekly Rate	36 Hourly Rate	35 Hourly Rate	Pay Point
	$	$	$	$
1	31,542	604.25	16.78	17.26	1
2	32,165	616.19	17.12	17.61	2
3	32,788	628.12	17.45	17.95	3
4	33,423	640.29	17.79	18.29	4
5	34,078	652.84	18.13	18.65	5
6	34,735	665.42	18.48	19.01	6
7	35,412	678.39	18.84	19.38	7
8	36,113	691.82	19.22	19.77	8
9	36,831	705.57	19.60	20.16	9
10	37,573	719.79	19.99	20.57	10
11	38,323	734.16	20.39	20.98	11
12	39,089	748.83	20.80	21.40	12
13	39,883	764.04	21.22	21.83	13
14	40,675	779.21	21.64	22.26	14
15	41,482	794.67	22.07	22.70	15
16	42,309	810.52	22.51	23.16	16
17	43,158	826.78	22.97	23.62	17
18	44,017	843.24	23.42	24.09	18
19	44,911	860.36	23.90	24.58	19
20	45,808	877.55	24.38	25.07	20
21	46,725	895.11	24.86	25.57	21
22	47,647	912.78	25.35	26.08	22
23	48,605	931.13	25.86	26.60	23
24	49,578	949.77	26.38	27.14	24
25	50,569	968.75	26.91	27.68	25
26	51,574	988.01	27.44	28.23	26
27	52,613	1,007.91	28.00	28.80	27
28	53,661	1,027.99	28.56	29.37	28
29	54,735	1,048.56	29.13	29.96	29
30	55,842	1,069.77	29.72	30.56	30
31	56,945	1,090.90	30.30	31.17	31
32	58,101	1,113.05	30.92	31.80	32
33	59,256	1,135.17	31.53	32.43	33
34	60,435	1,157.76	32.16	33.08	34
35	61,640	1,180.84	32.80	33.74	35
36	62,878	1,204.56	33.46	34.42	36
37	64,140	1,228.74	34.13	35.11	37
38	65,421	1,253.28	34.81	35.81	38
39	66,725	1,278.26	35.51	36.52	39
40	68,066	1,303.95	36.22	37.26	40
41	69,421	1,329.90	36.94	38.00	41
42	70,808	1,356.48	37.68	38.76	42
43	72,219	1,383.51	38.43	39.53	43
44	73,668	1,411.26	39.20	40.32	44
45	75,137	1,439.41	39.98	41.13	45
46	76,655	1,468.49	40.79	41.96	46
47	78,184	1,497.78	41.60	42.79	47
48	79,742	1,527.62	42.43	43.65	48
49	81,345	1,558.33	43.29	44.52	49
50	82,967	1,589.41	44.15	45.41	50
51	84,632	1,621.30	45.04	46.32	51
52	86,318	1,653.60	45.93	47.25	52
53	88,049	1,686.76	46.85	48.19	53
54	89,807	1,720.44	47.79	49.16	54
55	91,613	1,755.04	48.75	50.14	55
56	93,441	1,790.06	49.72	51.14	56
57	95,302	1,825.71	50.71	52.16	57
58	97,210	1,862.26	51.73	53.21	58
59	99,165	1,899.71	52.77	54.28	59
60	101,137	1,937.49	53.82	55.36	60

 

Appendix 3C

 

Energy Australia - Shiftworkers (7x3/ 7x2) Rates of Pay on and from 19 December 2003

 

Pay Point	Annual Salary	Weekly Rate	36 Hourly Rate	35 Hourly Rate	Pay Point
	$	$	$	$
10.1	37,692.77	722.08	20.06	20.63	10.1
11.1	38,445.15	736.50	20.46	21.04	11.1
12.1	39,213.59	751.22	20.87	21.46	12.1
13.1	40,010.59	766.49	21.29	21.90	13.1
14.1	40,816.88	781.93	21.72	22.34	14.1
15.1	41,624.42	797.40	22.15	22.78	15.1
16.1	42,457.65	813.37	22.59	23.24	16.1
17.1	43,296.19	829.43	23.04	23.70	17.1
18.1	44,164.83	846.07	23.50	24.17	18.1
19.1	45,060.18	863.22	23.98	24.66	19.1
20.1	45,957.68	880.42	24.46	25.15	20.1
21.1	46,863.75	897.77	24.94	25.65	21.1
22.1	47,797.66	915.66	25.44	26.16	22.1
23.1	48,759.66	934.09	25.95	26.69	23.1
24.1	49,742.60	952.92	26.47	27.23	24.1
25.1	50,731.23	971.86	27.00	27.77	25.1
26.1	51,750.72	991.39	27.54	28.33	26.1
27.1	52,790.66	1,011.32	28.09	28.89	27.1
28.1	53,833.10	1,031.29	28.65	29.47	28.1
29.1	54,916.60	1,052.04	29.22	30.06	29.1
30.1	56,013.30	1,073.05	29.81	30.66	30.1
31.1	57,127.29	1,094.39	30.40	31.27	31.1
32.1	58,282.75	1,116.53	31.01	31.90	32.1
33.1	59,456.57	1,139.01	31.64	32.54	33.1
34.1	60,627.78	1,161.45	32.26	33.18	34.1
35.1	61,843.82	1,184.75	32.91	33.85	35.1
36.1	63,097.97	1,208.77	33.58	34.54	36.1
37.1	64,358.53	1,232.92	34.25	35.23	37.1
38.1	65,630.31	1,257.29	34.92	35.92	38.1
39.1	66,938.96	1,282.36	35.62	36.64	39.1
40.1	68,284.15	1,308.13	36.34	37.38	40.1
41.1	69,654.63	1,334.38	37.07	38.13	41.1
42.1	71,034.68	1,360.82	37.80	38.88	42.1
43.1	72,449.70	1,387.93	38.55	39.66	43.1
44.1	73,902.21	1,415.75	39.33	40.45	44.1
45.1	75,377.51	1,444.01	40.11	41.26	45.1
46.1	76,901.05	1,473.20	40.92	42.09	46.1
47.1	78,434.26	1,502.57	41.74	42.93	47.1
48.1	79,997.55	1,532.52	42.57	43.79	48.1
49.1	81,608.06	1,563.37	43.43	44.67	49.1

 

Appendix 3D

 

Energy Australia - Allowances And Extra Rates on and from 19 December 2003

 

Item	Code	Allowances & Extra Rates	Rate
			$
1	FAA	First Aid Attendant	3.62 per day
2	FAI	First Aid Instructor	16.45 per week
3	SHA	Afternoon / Night Shift	32.13 per shift
4	EMSA	Early Morning Shift	16.07 per shift
5	O/C	On Call	160.00 per week
6	O/C1	On Call Weekday	32.00 per day
7	O/C2	On Call Weekend	40.00 per day
8	TOOL	Tool Allowance (Tradesman) ($483.89 p.a.)	9.93 per week
	TOOL	Tool Allowance (Non-Tradesman) ($290.23 p.a.)	5.96 per week
9	MEAL	Meal Allowance	10.59 per frequency
10	CDMB	Charge Depot Meal Break	4.39 per day
11	CPLB	Charge Plant Meal Break	3.60 per day
12	MFA	Employee Working In Customer Service Centre	5.36 per day
13	ASB	Asbestos	0.63 per hour
14	ASE	Asbestos Eradication	1.89 per hour
15	Acmp	Air Compressor Attendant	0.24 per hour
16	INSL	Insulwool	0.63 per hour
17	DIRT	Dirt	3.64 per day
18	COMM	Community language (from 1/7/02 $812.00 p.a.)	15.56 per week
19	SUST	Sustenance Allowance - Prepaid Accommodation	62.00 per day
		- Single location up to 35 days, no prepaid accom.	192.00 per day
		- Single location after 35 days, no prepaid accom.	142.00 per day
20	SR	Safety Rules	24.33 per week
21	SR80	Non-Elec Trade Safety Rules - 80%	19.46 per week
22	SREO	Eso Safety Rules - 60%	14.60 per week
23	EL	Electrician's Licence (From 2/7/2002)	26.90 per week
24	PRA	Plumbers Registration (From 18/9/01)	20.90 per week
25	PTA	Plumbers Tool (From 18/9/2001)	20.90 per week
26	PLTA	Plasterers Tool (From 18/9/2001)	17.20 per week
27	CTA	Carpenters Tool (From 18/9/2001)	20.90 per week
28	VEH	Private Vehicle Usage	ATO rates

 

Appendix 3E

 

Energy Australia - Adult Apprentice Rates of Pay on and from 19 December 2003

 

Classification	Rates of Pay (weekly)
	$
1st Year Adult Apprentice	509.43
2nd Year Adult Apprentice	561.72
3rd Year Adult Apprentice	589.60
4th Year Adult Apprentice	616.15

 

Appendix 4

 

Annual Leave Conversion

 

Method For Converting Annual Leave And Sick Leave Entitlements To Hours

 

This applies to Energy Australia's employees whose ordinary hours of work equal 72 per fortnight.

 

Employees accrue either 15 or 18 days of sick leave per year, depending on length of service.  They also have a statutory entitlement to 4 weeks' annual leave.  Shiftworkers have an annual leave entitlement of 20 or 25 shifts.

 

The method of work for these employees is to work 8 hours per day over a 9 day fortnight.  Day workers work 5 days in the first week and 4 days in the second.  Shiftworkers average 9 days per fortnight over their full roster.  Day workers are paid at the appropriate rate for a 36 hour week but actually work 40 hours in the first week and 32 in the second.  They work 8 hours per day but are paid for 7.2 hours and accrue 0.8 hours per day towards an RDO.  Shiftworkers are paid according to the actual hours worked each week.

 

This Award provides amongst other things, for the possibility of work being organised into 9 hour day/4 day weeks and 12 hour day/3 day weeks.  This requires all sick leave and annual leave entitlements to be recorded in hours and debited in hours.  Employees do not accrue RDO’s while on annual leave because they are paid at the rate of 7.2 hours for each day of annual leave and therefore do not accrue time towards an RDO.

 

Sick leave and annual leave are converted to hours according to the following methods.  Employees are entitled to 18 days of sick leave and work an 8 hour day.  Therefore the annual sick leave entitlement is 144 hours.  The annual leave entitlement is also 144 hours because 4 weeks' work is equivalent to 4 times 36 hours per week.

 

All sick leave is debited according to the ordinary hours actually worked each day.  If the ordinary hours are 8, 9 or 12 per day then 8, 9 or 12 hours respectively will be deducted for each day of absence on sick leave.

 

All annual leave for employees who work a 9 day fortnight and accrue an RDO will be deducted at 7.2 hours per day.  This ensures they will retain the right to 20 single days of annual leave.

 

Other employees who work shiftwork or 9 or 12 ordinary hours per day will have the actual ordinary hours debited from their annual leave.  For example, an employee who works 12 ordinary hours per day will only work 3 days per week.  If 12 hours is debited for each day of annual leave, the employee is still entitled to 4 weeks of annual leave at 3 days/week.

 

Similar arrangements will be made for employees who work a 35 hour week.

 

 

R. W. HARRISON  D.P.

 

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