Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales Salaried Employees Award

 

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION OF NEW SOUTH WALES

 

Application by Director of Public Employment.

 

(No. IRC 1422 of 2010)

 

 

VARIATION

 

1.         Delete clause 5, Conditions of Progression (Horticulturalists) from the Arrangement, of the award published 11 April 2008 (365 I.G. 633), and renumber subsequent clauses accordingly.

 

2.         Delete clause 4, Classifications and Rate of Pay and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

4.  Classifications and Rates of Pay

 

4.1       The minimum rates of pay for all classifications covered by the award are set out Part B Monetary Rates, Table 1 - Rates of Pay.

 

4.2       The grading requirements for horticulturists employed before 1 July 2010 are as follows:

 

(a)       Garden Labourer - performs basic tasks associated with horticulture and works under limited supervision.

 

(b)       Horticulture Labourer - undertaking TAFE certification or equivalent in horticultural trade.

 

(c)       Horticulturalist Level 1 - has completed recognised Trade/Horticultural Certificate III or equivalent experience and has limited supervisory experience.

 

(d)       Horticulturalist Level 2 - has well developed zoo horticultural experience in areas such as bush regeneration, landscaping, nursery and maintenance.

 

(e)       Horticultural Technician - proven managerial experience and communicates technical data and information; may also have higher qualification.

 

(f)        Senior Horticultural Technician - has proven research skills and horticultural experience with at least 3 years experience in zoological horticulture or demonstrated experience in public park management, exhibit design and maintenance.

 

(g)       Conditions of progression for gardeners will be developed and agreed between the parties, such   progression to be based on the recognition of skills attained.

 

4.3       The grading requirements for gardeners and horticulturists are as follows:

 

(a)       Horticultural Apprentice:

 

(i)        Works under close direct supervision performing basic tasks using basic hand tools or equipment for which either no previous training or experience is required.

 

(ii)        Carries out general grounds maintenance including:  maintaining current flora displays, planting and establishing new flora displays.

 

(b)       Gardener:

 

(i)        Performs basic tasks associated with horticulture and gardening and works under supervision.

 

(ii)        Carries out general grounds maintenance including:  maintaining current flora displays, weeding, mowing lawns and trimming hedges.

 

(c)       Horticulturalist:

 

(i)        Has completed recognised Trade/Horticulture Certificate or equivalent experience and has limited supervisory experience.

 

(ii)        Carries out horticultural duties including: administering approved chemicals and species identification.

 

(iii)       Carries out general grounds maintenance including:  maintaining current flora displays.

 

(iv)       Provides technical expertise and advice to labouring resources in carrying out of general grounds maintenance (including remnant bush areas and browse plantation).

 

(v)       Assists with supervising and training of apprentices.

 

(d)       Horticultural Supervisor:

 

(i)        Supervises the maintenance of grounds including the supervision of labouring and horticultural resources (including remnant bush areas and browse plantation).

 

(ii)        Supervises labouring and horticultural resources.

 

(e)       Progression within a classification will occur on the anniversary of an employee’s appointment, or the date at which they were appointed to their current classification grade.  Employees may only progress within the classification they are appointed to (ie: Apprentice, Gardener, Horticulturalist, and Horticultural Supervisor).

 

(f)        Progression is subject to a satisfactory performance review at the employee’s current classification grade in accordance with Taronga Conservation Society Australia’s performance management procedures.

 

(g)       Appointment of employees to higher classifications will be through a merit selection process when vacancies arise.

 

4.4       The appointment/progression requirements for keeping grades are as follows.

 

(a)       Trainee Keeper Level 1

 

(i)        No paid animal related industry experience required.

 

(ii)        Undertakes Trainee Skills Assessment Workbook.

 

(iii)       Works under direct supervision.

 

(b)       Trainee Keeper Level 2

 

(i)        At least 1 year of paid animal husbandry related industry experience.

 

(ii)        Existing employees must have demonstrated satisfactory progress in completing Trainee Skills Assessment Workbook.

 

(iii)       Enrolled in a Certificate III in Captive Animals.

 

(iv)       Existing employees must be satisfactory in general competencies.

 

(v)       Works under direct supervision.

 

(c)       Trainee Keeper Level 3

 

(i)        At least 2 years of paid animal husbandry related industry experience.

 

(ii)        Existing employees must have demonstrated satisfactory progress in completing the Trainee Skills Assessment Workbook.

 

(iii)       Enrolled in a Certificate III in Captive Animals.

 

(iv)       Existing employees must be satisfactory in general competencies.

 

(v)       Works under minimum supervision.

 

(d)       Trainee Keeper Level 4

 

(i)        At least 3 years of paid animal husbandry related industry experience.

 

(ii)        Existing employees must have demonstrated satisfactory progress in completing the Trainee Skills Assessment Workbook.

 

(iii)       Enrolled in a Certificate III in Captive Animals.

 

(iv)       Existing employees must be satisfactory in general competencies.

 

(v)       Works under limited supervision.

 

(e)       Keeper Level 1

 

(i)        Possession of Certificate III in Captive Animals or equivalent.

 

(ii)        At least 4 years paid animal husbandry related industry experience.

 

(iii)       Existing employees must have satisfactorily completed the Trainee Skills Assessment Workbook.

 

(iv)       Existing employees must be satisfactory in general competencies.

 

(v)       Undertake Keeper Skills Assessment Workbook.

 

(f)        Keeper Level 2

 

(i)        Possession of Certificate III in Captive Animals or equivalent.

 

(ii)        At least 5 years paid animal husbandry related industry experience of which at least one year has been within a zoo which participates in coordinated national/international breeding programs, or demonstrated ability to meet the related skills level as set out in the Keeper Skills Assessment Workbook.

 

(iii)       Existing employees must have demonstrated satisfactory progress in completing the Keeper Skills Assessment Workbook in one or more of the three strands of Husbandry, Zoo Veterinary Nursing or Training and Presentation.

 

(iv)       Existing employees must be satisfactory in general competencies.

 

(g)       Keeper Level 3

 

(i)        Possession of Certificate III in Captive Animals or equivalent.

 

(ii)        At least 6 years paid animal husbandry related industry experience of which at least two years has been within a zoo which participates in coordinated national/international breeding programs, or demonstrated ability to meet the related skills level as set out in the Keeper Skills Assessment Workbook.

 

(iii)       Existing employees must have demonstrated satisfactory progress in completing the Keeper Skills Assessment Workbook in one or more of the three strands of Husbandry, Zoo Veterinary Nursing or Training and Presentation.

 

(iv)       Existing employees must be satisfactory in general competencies.

 

(h)       Keeper Level 4

 

(i)        Possession of Certificate III in Captive Animals or equivalent.

 

(ii)        At least 7 years paid animal husbandry related industry experience of which at least three years has been within a zoo which participates in coordinated national/international breeding programs, or demonstrated ability to meet the related skills level as set out in the Keeper Skills Assessment Workbook.

 

(iii)       Existing employees must have demonstrated satisfactory progress in completing the Keeper Skills Assessment Workbook in one or more of the three strands of Husbandry, Zoo Veterinary Nursing or Training and Presentation.

 

(iv)       Existing employees must be satisfactory in general competencies.

 

(i)        Senior Keeper Level 1

 

(i)        Possession of the Certificate III in Captive Animals or equivalent.

 

(ii)        8 years paid animal related husbandry industry experience, of which at least four years has been within a zoo which participates in coordinated national/international breeding programs, or demonstrated ability to meet the related skills level as set out in the Keeper Skills Assessment Workbook.

 

(iii)       High level of skill in species management e.g. be able to work on regional stud books (training by ARAZPA or equivalent or having an approved mentor on site); or have a very high level of animal management skills.

 

(iv)       Existing employees must have satisfactorily completed the Keeper Skills Assessment Book in one or more of the three strands of Husbandry, Veterinary Nursing or Training and Presentation.

 

(v)       Existing employees must be satisfactory in general competencies.

 

(j)        Senior Keeper Level 2

 

(i)        Possession of the Certificate III in Captive Animals or equivalent.

 

(ii)        9 years paid animal related husbandry industry experience, of which at least five years has been within a zoo which participates in coordinated national/international breeding programs, or demonstrated ability to meet the related skills level as set out in the Keeper Skills Assessment Workbook.

 

(iii)       Develop contributions in an area of specialisation or have a very high level of animal management skills and be able to undertake international stud bookkeeping.

 

(iv)       Existing employees must have successfully completed a substantial Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales project approved by three Life Sciences and Environmental Education Managers and endorsed by the Manager Life Sciences Operations or General Manager Life Sciences and Environmental Education.  New employees must demonstrate a similar achievement.  Senior Keepers Level 2 should always be undertaking an approved project once classified at Level 2.

 

(v)       Existing employees must have satisfactorily completed the Senior Keeper Skills Assessment Book in one or more of the three strands of Husbandry, Veterinary Nursing or Training and Presentation.

 

(vi)       Existing employees must be satisfactory in general competencies.

 

(k)       Keeper Grade 4 Level 2 (Specialist) (only available to employees employed permanently as a Keeper on 8 December 2005).

 

(i)        Minimum of 3 years' experience as Divisional Supervisor and,

 

(ii)        Possession of a tertiary qualification or extensive management training or works with outside agencies; and is a qualified technician.

 

(l)        Keeping Unit Supervisor

 

(i)        Appointment by merit based selection.

 

(ii)        Possession of the Certificate III in Captive Animals or equivalent.

 

(iii)       Demonstrated experience and expertise relevant to the position.

 

(iv)       Demonstrated supervisory skills.

 

(m)      Relevant experience, skills, qualifications and study undertaken will be taken into account in determining the grade and level to which a temporary or permanent keeping employee will be appointed.

 

(n)       A keeping employee, except a casual employee, will progress through the classifications of Trainee Keeper, Keeper and Senior Keeper depending on acquisition of qualifications, skills and experience as set out in the appointment/progression requirements.

 

(o)       A casual keeping employee will be paid one of the following rates depending on qualifications:

 

(i)        An employee who does not possess a Certificate III in Captive Animals (or equivalent) will be paid at Trainee Keeper Level 1.

 

(ii)        An employee who possesses the qualifications and experience to be appointed as a Keeper will be paid at Keeper Level 1, unless a higher level of responsibility is required, in which case an employee will be paid at the level of the work they are required to perform.

 

(q)       A casual keeping employee will not progress within the Trainee Keeper or Keeper grades.

 

(r)        Appointment to the positions of Unit Supervisor will be through merit-based selection.

 

(s)        A higher duties allowance will be paid to keeping employees who temporarily relieve as a Keeping Unit Supervisor for a period of 5 consecutive working days or more.  The allowance is the difference between the base salary of the relevant Keeping Unit Supervisor Grade and the substantive salary of the relieving employee.  If only a proportion of the duties of the higher graded position are required to be performed by the relieving employee, the allowance will be paid on a pro rata basis.  The allowance will not be paid on any leave taken by the relieving employee during the period of relief except when the employee has been relieving in the position for more than 12 months.

 

(t)        Before an employee commences relief as a Keeping Unit Supervisor, the relevant manager will discuss with them the duties they will be required to perform, the criteria for determining the proportion of the allowance to be paid to them and the delegated responsibilities they will be expected to exercise during the relief period.

 

4.5       Designer Classifications

 

Designers employed before 1 July 2010 will be classified and paid in accordance with the classifications and rates of pay for Designers (Exhibitions and Publications in  Part B, Table 1 and will progress annually.  Any designer employee engaged on or after 1 July 2010 will be employed against the following classification structure and will not have access to the previous classification structure.

 

Progression between Junior Designer, Designer and Senior Designer will be based on merit selection processes, when vacancies arise. 

 

(a)       Junior Designer

 

(i)        Has completed a recognised qualification, from TAFE, university or accredited and acknowledged private college.

 

(ii)        Works under direct supervision or guidance of Senior Designer or Design Manager.

 

(iii)       Develops draft concepts in response to design briefs, in consultation with Senior Designer or Design Manager.

 

(iv)       Alters concepts at the direction of Senior Designer or Design Manager

 

(b)       Designer:

 

(i)        Has completed a recognised qualification, from TAFE, university or accredited and acknowledged private college.

 

(ii)        Works under limited supervision or guidance of Senior Designer or Design Manager.

 

(iii)       Develops concepts in response to design briefs, before review by Senior Designer or Design Manager.

 

(iv)       Responsible for taking design briefs from internal clients.

 

(c)       Senior Designer:

 

(i)        Degree qualified with extensive design experience.

 

(ii)        Limited experience supervising more junior designers in the development and delivery of work.

 

(iii)       Responsible for commissioning and managing photographic shoots.

 

(iv)       Responsible for the autonomous project management of client work, including scheduling deliverables and proofing process.

 

(v)       Provides design direction and guidance for Designers, Junior Designers and some external, contract designers in the development of design concepts.

 

3.         Delete clause 5, Conditions of Progression (Horticulturalists) and renumber subsequent clauses accordingly.

 

4.         Delete throughout the award "Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Reviewed Award 2006" and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

"Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Award 2009".

 

5.         Delete throughout the award "Public Sector and Employment Management (General) Regulation 1996" and insert in lieu thereof " Public Sector and Employment Management Regulation 2009".

 

6.         Delete subclause 10.2 of the newly renumbered clause 10, Allowances, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

10.2     Uniforms - Where a uniform (which may include overalls) is required to be worn, and the cost of any laundering is not borne by the employer, a laundry allowance as set in Item 4 of Table 2 shall be paid.

 

7.         Delete subclause 10.3 Disability allowance, of clause 10, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

10.3     Disability Allowance - Zookeepers employed prior to 1 July 2010 working at Western Plains Zoo shall be paid an allowance at the rate as set in Item 5 of Table 2 which shall be treated as part of the ordinary wage for all purposes of this award.

 

8.         Delete Part B Monetary Rates, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

PART B

 

MONETARY RATES

 

Table 1 - Rates of Pay

 

Effective from the first pay period to commence on or after 1 July 2010

 

Classification	1/7/10
	Per annum
Clerks -
General Scale -
1st year (up to 18 years)	$30,433
2nd year (or 20 years)	$36,808
3rd year	$39,670
4th year	$40,753
5th year	$42,478
6th year	$43,248
7th year	$44,320
8th year	$45,959
9th year	$47,624
10th year	$49,384
At 19 years + (HSC)	$34,483
Grade 1 -
1st year	$52,103
2nd year	$53,636
Grade 2 -
1st year	$55,131
2nd year	$56,643
Grade 3 -
1st year	$58,249
2nd year	$60,004
Grade 4 -
1st year	$61,878
2nd year	$63,781
Grade 5 -
1st year	$68,761
2nd year	$70,930
Grade 6 -
1st year	$73,709
2nd year	$75,870
Grade 7 -
1st year	$78,142
2nd year	$80,479
Grade 8  -
1st year	$83,833
2nd year	$86,497
Grade 9 -
1st year	$89,075
2nd year	$91,580
Grade 10 -
1st year	$95,319
2nd year	$98,159
Grade 11  -
1st year	$103,025
2nd year	$107,393
Grade 12 -
1st year	$114,122
2nd year	$119,149
Stenographers and Machine Operators
1st year (up to 17 years)	$22,604
2nd year (or 17 years)	$26,830
3rd year (or 18 years)	$30,433
4th year (or 19 years )	$34,484
5th year (or 20 years)	$36,473
6th year (or 21 years)	$40,411
7th year	$41,524
8th year	$42,896
9th year	$46,332
10th year	$47,145
11th year	$48,481
12th year	$49,385
Grade 1 -
1st year	$52,104
2nd year	$53,636
Grade 2 -
1st year	$55,132
2nd year	$56,644
Grade 3 -
1st year	$58,250
2nd year	$60,005
Clerical Assistants -
1st year (or under 17 years)	$21,184
2nd year (or 17 years)	$23,795
3rd year (or 18 years )	$28,630
4th year (or 19 years)	$32,517
5th year (or 20 years)	$34,484
6th year (or 21 years)	$38,257

 

7th year	$39,670
8th year	$40,753
9th year	$41,524
Class 1 -
1st year	$43,249
2nd year	$44,320
Class 2 -
1st year	$45,959
2nd year	$47,145
Class 3 -
1st year	$48,080
2nd year	$49,384
Class 4 -
1st year	$50,332
2nd year	$51,208
Typists and Communications Assistants -
1st year (or under 17)	$22,604
2nd year (or 17 years )	$25,229
3rd year (or 18 years)	$28,630
4th year (or 19 years)	$32,517
5th year (or 20 years)	$36,473
6th year (or 21 years)	$39,670
7th year	$40,410
8th year	$41,524
Senior Typist  -
1st year	$43,249
2nd year	$44,320
Gardener Labourer (Applies to employees engaged
prior 1 July 2010)
Level 1	38,257
Level 2	40,059
Level 3	41,142
Horticulturalist Labourer (Applies to employees engaged prior 1 July
2010)
Level 1	43,249
Level 2	45,159
Level 3	47,145
Horticulturalist (Applies to employees engaged prior 1 July 2010)
Level 1 Grade 1
Level 1 Grade 2	50,332
Level 2 Grade 1	51,707
Level 2 Grade 2	53,089
	54,154
Horticultural Technician (Applies to employees engaged prior 1 July
2010)
Grade 1	56,643
Grade 2	57,680
Senior Horticultural Technician (Applies to employees
engaged prior 1 July 2010)
Grade 1	61,283
Grade 2	63,781
Horticultural Apprentice (Applies to employees engaged post
1 July 2010)
1st Year	21,041
2nd Year	24,867
3rd Year	28,692
4th Year	34,431
Gardener (Applies to employees engaged post 1 July 2010)
Grade 1	38,257
Grade 2	40,059
Grade 3	41,142
Horticulturalist (Applies to employees engaged post 1 July 2010)
Grade 1	48,689
Grade 2	50,149
Grade 3	51,654
Grade 4	54,154
Horticultural Supervisor (Applies to employees engaged post
1 July 2010)
Grade 1	57,500
Grade 2	59,225
Grade 3	61,001
Keeper Grade 4 (Specialist) - Level 2 (only	$68,761
available to employees employed permanently as a
Keeper on 8 December 2005)
Keeper as at Jan 06
Trainee Keeper -
Level 1	$36,517
Level 2	$38,952
Level 3	$41,386
Level 4	$43,821
Keeper -
Level 1	$48,689
Level 2	$51,124
Level 3	$53,558
Level 4	$55,993
Senior Keeper -
Level 1	$58,427
Level 2	$63,296
Keeping Unit Supervisor -
Year 1	$70,600
Year 2	$72,060
Year 3	$73,521
Keeper before Jan 06
Grade 1
Level 01	$43,768
Level 02	$44,191
Level 03	$44,967
Level 04	$47,625
Grade 4
Level 01	$62,398
Level 02	$68,760
Publicity and Assistant Publicity Officer -
Public Relations Officer -
Grade 1 -
1st year	$77,373
2nd year	$78,928
3rd year	$80,480
Grade 2 -
1st year	$90,757
2nd year	$92,513
3rd year	$94,383
Publicity Officer -
1st year	$64,986
2nd year	$66,848
3rd year	$68,075
Assistant Publicity Officer -
1st year	$58,857
2nd year	$60,571
Gate Receptionists	$48,480
Designer(Exhibitions and Publications)  Applies to employees engaged
prior 1 July 2010
1st Year	48,080
2nd Year	48,980
3rd Year	50,332
4th Year	51,840
5th Year	53,636
6th Year	54,576
7th Year	55,603
8th Year	57,176
9th Year	59,404
10th Year	61,878
11th Year	63,781
12th Year	66,283
Junior Designer
Grade 1	$41,500
Grade 2	$43,160
Grade 3	$44,886
Grade 4	$46,681
Designer
Grade 1	$48080
Grade 2	$50,243
Grade 3	$52,504
Grade 4	$54,867
Grade 5	$57,336
Senior Designer
Grade 1	$60,203
Grade 2	$63,213
Grade 3	$66,373

 

Table 2 - Other Rates and Allowances

 

Effective from the first pay period to commence or after the dates specified in the table:

 

Item No.	Clause No.	Brief Description	Amount ($)
1	8.4	Overtime Meal Allowance:
		Dinner	1.7.07  $22.60
		Supper	1.7.07 $8.70
2	11.1	First Aid Allowance
		Holders or basic qualifications:	1.7.07 $12.76
			per week
		Holders of current occupational first aid certificate:
			1.7.07 $19.20
			per week
3	11.1	Casual First-aid allowance	1.7.07 $12.80
			per shift
4	11.2	Uniforms -
		Laundry Allowance	1.7.07 $5.35
			per week
5	11.3	Disability Allowance at Western Plains Zoo	$15.20
			per week
6	11.4	Meal Allowance:
		Breakfast	1.7.07 $20.20
		Lunch	1.7.07 $22.65
		Dinner	1.7.07 $38.95

 

9.         This variation to take effect from 1 July 2010 except for the variation to clause 10.2 which is to take effect from 31 August 2010.

 

 

 

 

M. J. WALTON J , Vice-President

 

 

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