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K6 UPGRADE PROJECT CONSENT AWARD 2003
  
Date05/23/2003
Volume339
Part6
Page No.
DescriptionAIRC - Award of Industrial Relations Commission
Publication No.C1823
CategoryAward
Award Code 1673  
Date Posted05/15/2003

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BEFORE THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION

(1673)

SERIAL C1823

 

K6 UPGRADE PROJECT CONSENT AWARD 2003

 

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION OF NEW SOUTH WALES

 

Application by The Australian Industry Group, New South Wales Branch, an industrial organisation of employers.

 

(No. IRC 7371 of 2002)

 

Before Commissioner Bishop

5 February 2003

 

AWARD

 

1.  Title

 

This award shall be known as the K6 Upgrade Project Consent Award 2003.

 

2.  Index

 

Clause No.          Subject Matter

 

1.         Title

2.         Index

3.         Objectives and Commitments

4.         Definitions

5.         Application of the Award

6.         Operation and Duration of the Award

7.         Parties to the Award

8.         Contract of Employment

9.         Inductions

10.       Rates of Pay and Allowances

11.       Wage Increases

12.       Overtime - Day Workers

13.       Shift Work

14.       Public Holidays

15.       Protective Clothing and Equipment

16.       Accident Insurance Cover

17.       Unacceptable Employment Practices

18.       On-site Register

19.       Union Rights

20.       Right of Entry of Union Officials

21.       Visiting Union Officials

22.       Union Membership

23.       Rights of the Delegate

24.       Environment, Health, Safety and Rehabilitation

25.       Inclement Weather

26.       Dispute Prevention Procedures

27.       Procedure for Settling Disagreements over Safety Issues

28.       No Extra Claims Commitment

29.       Demarcation Disputes Procedure

30.       Hours of Work

31.       Immigration Compliance

32.       Australian Content

33.       Workers' Compensation and Insurance Cover

34.       Avoidance of Employee Entitlements

35.       Enterprise Bargaining Agreement

36.       Observance of Award and Statutory Requirements

37.       Personal/Carer's Leave

38.       Anti-Discrimination

39.       Apprentices

40.       Group Training Schemes

 

Schedules

 

Schedule 1 - Wage Rates of Pay and Allowances

Schedule 2 - Employment Policy

Schedule 3 - Upgrade Project Map

Schedule 4 - Declaration of Place of Residence "Local"

Schedule 5 - Declaration of Place of Residence "Non Local"

Schedule 6 - Immigration Authority

 

3.  Objectives and Commitments

 

3.1        The parties agree to continue to develop and implement the following objectives in respect of the following key areas on the project:

 

3.1.1                 Implementation of forms of work organisation that encourage the use and acquisition of skills and continual learning.

 

3.1.2                 Continued development of more effective management practices.

 

3.1.3                 Commitment of the parties to avoiding industrial action on the project.

 

3.1.4                 Recognition that the project stands alone and shall not be used as a precedent.

 

3.1.5                 Continued development of communication processes which facilitate participation by all employers, employees and unions.

 

3.1.6                 Introduction of new technology and associated change to enhance productivity.

 

3.1.7                 Improved quality of work.

 

3.1.8                 Provision of high standards.

 

3.1.9                 All parties acknowledge their responsibility for delivering a safe project.

 

3.1.10               Improved impact of the project on the environment.

 

3.1.11               Implementation of this award and compliance with all relevant statutory provisions.

 

3.1.12               Elimination of unproductive time.

 

3.1.13               Improved compliance by subcontractors with the provisions of applicable awards and/or enterprise agreements and legislative requirements.

 

3.1.14               Improved wages and conditions for all employees working on the project, including increased job satisfaction.

 

3.1.15               Increasing leisure time for employees by eliminating excessive hours of work.

 

3.1.16               Enhancing job opportunities for persons who have a legal right to work, including persons who wish to take on apprenticeships or traineeships.

 

3.1.17               At all times the parties will co-operate and act so as to ensure no disruption to manufacturing operations at BCSC.

 

4.  Definitions

 

4.1        "Contractor" means any company, contractor or subcontractor engaged to do on-site project work.

 

4.2        "Enterprise agreement" shall include a certified agreement, enterprise agreement, consent award reflecting an enterprise arrangement or an enterprise flexibility arrangement recognised by an award provision.

 

4.3        "Industry award" and "award" shall mean the following awards of the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales or the Australian Industrial Relations Commission:

 

4.3.1     National Building and Construction Industry Award 2000 (and state counterpart awards).

 

4.3.2     National Metal and Engineering On-site Construction Industry Award 2002 (and state counterpart awards).

 

4.3.3     Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Industry (State) Award published 25 June 1993 (275 I.G. 730).

 

4.3.4     Mobile Crane Hiring Award 1996.

 

4.3.5     Transport Industry (State) Award published 20 April 2000 (315 I.G. 192) and relevant transport industry contract determinations.

 

4.4        "Practical completion" shall mean the completion of project work up to end including mechanical completion and commissioning.  At this point BCSC takes responsibility for the operation of the plant from the contractor.

 

4.5        "Project completion" shall mean the completion of project work up to the stage of practical completion.  Items of plant, equipment or areas related to the K6 Upgrade Project and/or any of the systems utilised during the construction phase may be accepted by BCSC upon completion at any time during the course of the construction project.  Such items shall, subject to this clause, be deemed to be pre-commissioned for the purpose of this construction site award, with the result that BCSC employees may at that time involve themselves with the use and operation of such equipment and facilities.

 

It is the responsibility of BCSC to issue a statement of practical completion to the contractor.  Any items of work embraced by the above provisions of this clause shall be clearly identified by area or by other means (such as tags).  Subsequent to such identification or such areas, equipment, systems, facilities, etc., will become the responsibility of BCSC operations.

 

4.6        "Project manager" shall mean the owner’s integrated team led by Hatch Associates Pty Limited.

 

4.7        "Project site" shall mean the area or areas within the BCSC- Berrima Works shown as the project site on the map in Schedule 3 to this award.

 

4.8        "Project work" means site construction work (as defined by the coverage of industry awards) carried out under construction packages managed by the project manager of the K6 Upgrade Project at Blue Circle Southern Cement-Berrima Works, New South Wales.

 

4.9        The following activities are not considered project work under this award:

 

4.9.1     Commissioning activities by BCSC personnel.

 

4.9.2     Any maintenance related activities.

 

4.9.3     Any off-site work related activities.

 

5.  Application of the Award

 

5.1        This award shall only apply to project work performed on the project site.

 

5.2        Off-site Work/Transport Drivers

 

The parties agree that the award does not apply to off-site or purely incidental activities such as the delivery of site materials or couriers.  This award will only apply to transport drivers who are employed by an employer if the relevant employer makes deductions from the remuneration of that transport driver in accordance with the "Pay As You Earn" provisions of the taxation legislation.  The parties agree that, if the award does apply to any transport driver, he or she will only receive the project allowance of $2.30 per hour after he or she is required by their employer to be involved on-site for the project for longer than two hours in any calendar day.

 

5.3        Community Standards

 

The parties acknowledge that during the term of this award significant changes to community standards in respect of terms and conditions of employment may occur.  In the event that such change does occur other than to wages and allowances but including working hours, the parties to this award shall discuss this change and the implications of the possible variations to this award for the K6 Upgrade Project.

 

If the parties are unable to resolve any issues arising out of the discussions, the issue shall be processed through the dispute procedures.  This shall not constitute a reopening of the negotiations for the terms and conditions of this award.

 

The operation of this clause is subject to there being no industrial action taken by employees engaged on the project in relation to the change.

 

5.4        Intent

 

This award shall stand on its own and shall not, except where specifically provided, be affected by outside wage or conditions movements.

 

This award shall apply exclusively to the area identified in this clause and no other awards, whether State or Federal, shall apply to employees, the employer or the unions bound by this award.

 

No alterations shall be made to this award during the period of its operation other than by mutual agreement of the parties.  This award shall not in any way be used as a precedent by any parties in respect to any other project or enterprise.

 

6.  Operation and Duration of the Award

 

6.1        This award shall operate from the first pay period commencing on or after 5 February 2003, and shall have a nominal term of three years.

 

6.2        This award shall continue to operate and bind all parties, notwithstanding actual or alleged breach of the award by any party for three years or until practical completion of the project or until the award is cancelled by the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales.

 

6.3        This award shall be read in conjunction with the relevant industry awards and, to the extent of any inconsistency between this award and any award, this award shall prevail.  Inconsistency shall arise in any case where this award deals with a matter that is covered by the relevant award.

 

6.4        This award shall not operate so as to reduce the entitlements of any employee with respect to the total of their existing wages and conditions, provided that project specific conditions relating to another project shall not constitute existing wages and conditions.

 

6.5        No employee shall be entitled to seek conditions in addition to those provided by this award on the basis that any other employee has received the benefit of the above provision in subclause 6.4 of this clause.

 

7.  Parties to the Award

 

7.1        This award shall be binding on the following organisations of employees and their members:

 

7.1.1     Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union, New South Wales Branch (AMWU).

 

7.1.2     Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (New South Wales Branch) (CFMEU).

 

7.1.3     Electrical Trades Union of Australia, New South Wales Branch (CEPU).

 

7.1.4     The Australian Workers' Union, New South Wales (Port Kembla, South Coast and Southern Highlands Branch) (AWU).

 

7.1.5     Transport Workers' Union of New South Wales (TWU).

 

7.1.6     South Coast Labor Council (in an administrative capacity).

 

7.2        This award shall be binding on any company, contractors, subcontractors performing project work and their employees engaged on project work.

 

8.  Contract of Employment

 

8.1        It is a term and condition of employment and of the obligations and rights occurring under this award that an employee shall:

 

8.1.1     Work in a safe manner at all times, including properly using all appropriate protective clothing and equipment provided by the employer for specified circumstances, including but not limited to safety helmet, safety footwear, hearing and eye protection; and

 

8.1.2     Be available, ready and willing to perform such work, including shift work, as their employer shall reasonably require on the days and during the hours necessary for the employer to best meet the employer's contractual obligations on the project; and

 

8.1.3     Comply with any request of their employer to work reasonable overtime in excess of the ordinary hours at any time during the seven days of the week at the appropriate remuneration prescribed herein; and

 

8.1.4     Recognise the requirement of the employer to have an appropriate mix of classifications and skills during any hours of work; and

 

8.1.5     Use any technology and perform any duties which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training, provided that they can be safely and legally performed; and

 

8.1.6     Follow procedures and co-operate with work practices designed to deliver safe work and best practice outcomes on the project; and

 

8.1.7     Comply with the grievance procedures of this award.

 

8.2        Employees may be engaged on a casual, daily or weekly basis but only where that particular form of employment is provided for in the relevant industry award or enterprise award.  Employees must be engaged in accordance with the provisions of the relevant award or agreement, as amended by this award.  In particular, daily hire employees must be given notice of non-engagement or dismissal before ceasing work on their last day of employment or be paid a day's pay in lieu of notice.

8.3        Notwithstanding any existing award or other rights an employee may have, an employee may be terminated without notice in circumstances justifying summary dismissal including serious misconduct and neglect of duty.

 

8.4        An employee subject to summary dismissal or a delegate subject to transfer off the project shall be afforded at least 72 hours' notice of such dismissal or transfer.  Such notice may be served off site, in the case of dismissals only, if the employer so directs and shall be without prejudice to the merits of the employer's and employee's position on the dismissal.

 

9.  Inductions

 

9.1        Prior to the commencement of work on site, all project employees may be required to attend and undertake the following induction sessions:

 

9.1.1     Construction Industry Advisory Board (NSW) General Induction (Greencard).

 

9.1.2     BCSC Berrima Works General Induction (compulsory unless accompanied at all times by an inducted person).

 

9.1.3     K6 Upgrade Project Site Induction (compulsory unless accompanied at all times by an inducted person).

 

9.2        Officials of the signatory parties may attend these sessions.  Employees will have to demonstrate a clear understanding of the issues raised in the induction, prior to beginning actual work.

 

9.3        Inductions are primarily concerned with the safety of the individual employee and will emphasise their responsibility to work in a manner that does not endanger either themselves or others.  Other information the inductions will provide includes:

 

9.3.1     The scope, purpose and anticipated duration of the project.

 

9.3.2     The project award and how it governs the contract of employment of each employee.

 

9.3.3     Compliance with the requirements for legislative, employer, employee and environmental standards.

 

9.3.4     The co-operative objectives of this project award.

 

9.3.5     The specific dispute resolution procedures of this project award.

 

10.  Rates of Pay and Allowances

 

10.1      The applicable rates of pay and allowances for project work are given in Schedule 1 to this award.

 

10.2      The project wage rates include all award and enterprise agreement wage entitlements, including but not limited to, base rate, supplementary payment, safety net adjustment, industry allowance, special allowance, follow-the-job allowance or the like, tool allowance, special rates, disability payments, productivity allowance, etc., and excepting only those allowances set out in paragraphs 10.3.1 and 10.3.2 of subclause 10.3 of this clause.

 

10.3      Additional Allowances

 

10.3.1   In addition to the project wages rates referred to in subclause 10.1 of this clause, the following allowances shall be paid as they are prescribed in the relevant award and shall be varied in accordance with movements in the relevant award allowance:

 

Leading hand allowance; registration/licence allowance; first aid allowance; refractory allowance; piling allowance; explosive powered tool allowance; meal allowance; dual lift allowance; welding allowance.

 

10.3.2   Fares and Travel

 

Employees shall be entitled to an allowance (where applicable under the relevant award referred to in subclause 4.4 of clause 4, Definitions) in accordance with Schedule 1 to this award for each day actually worked to cover the cost of fares and travel to and from the work site.  This allowance is not payable to employees who start and finish work at the contractor’s premises and are transported to and from the project site at the expense of the employer during working hours.

 

When an employee is required to travel to work at the site and whose home is located at more than a 50 kilometres radius from the site, the employee will be paid an additional 0.39 cents per kilometre for travel by the most practicable route, plus the employee shall be entitled to ordinary time pay for such additional kilometres travelled to the nearest 15 minutes.

 

Employees provided with a fully maintained company vehicle shall not be entitled to payment of the above allowance, except where an employee is directed by the employer to pick up and return home another employee.  Such employee shall be paid as though the time taken was worked.

 

10.3.3   Project Site Allowance

 

A project site allowance, in accordance with Schedule 1 to this award, shall be paid to employees for each hour worked on the project.  This allowance shall be paid as a flat amount for each hour worked and shall not attract any premium or penalty.  This project site allowance is in recognition of all special rates relating to the nature of the project, conditions on the project site, and the work to be performed.

 

10.4      Superannuation

 

10.4.1   Minimum employer superannuation contributions as defined in the relevant industry award shall be in accordance with the superannuation guarantee legislation or the amount specified in Schedule 1 to this award, whichever is the greater.

 

10.4.2   Superannuation contributions for each employee shall be made to the agreed fund, for the term of this award, provided that only one fund per employer is permitted.  Agreed funds include CBUS and NESS.

 

10.5      Redundancy

 

10.5.1   Redundancy contributions for each employee shall be made to either ACIRT or MERT, provided that only one fund per employer is permitted.  The entitlement is specified in Schedule 1 to this award.

 

10.6      Living Away From Home Allowance

 

In addition to the project wage rates referred to in subclause 10.1 of this clause, clause 24, Living Away From Home - Distant Work and clause 24A, Caravan Allowance, of the National Building and Construction Industry Award 2000 shall apply to all employees, provided that the award clauses shall operate subject to the following conditions:

 

"Locals"

 

If an applicant's/employee's "usual place of residence" is inside the area marked "local" on the attached map (Schedule 3), it is deemed for the purposes of this clause that the applicant/employee is a "local", can reasonably return to that place of residence each night and will not be entitled to the provision of reasonable board and lodging or the payment of living away from home allowance (LAFHA).

 

"Non-locals"

 

If an applicant's/employee's "usual place of residence" is outside the area marked "local" on the attached map (Schedule 3), it is deemed for the purposes of this clause that the applicant/employee is a "non-local", cannot reasonably return to that place of residence each night and will be entitled to the provision of reasonable board and lodging or the payment of living away from home allowance (LAFHA), at the rate of $400.00 per week, the choice of which shall lie with the employer.

 

Project Employment Policy and Declaration

 

The applicant/employee will be provided with a copy of the project employment policy (Schedule 2 to this award) at the time of engagement or transfer to the project and will be required to make a declaration (see Schedules 4 and 5 to this award) as to his/her "usual place of residence".  The declaration will be the sole determinant of the employee’s usual place of resident for the purposes of this award and clause 24 of the National Building and Construction Industry Award 2000.

 

Undue Influence or Duress

 

The declaration referred to above will be prima facie evidence that the applicant/employee has not been subjected to undue influence or duress.  During the project induction process employees will be asked to confirm that they have not been subjected to undue influence or duress.

 

An employee who has made a declaration and confirmed during the induction process that he/she has not been subjected to undue influence or duress will not subsequently be entitled to any additional benefits based on allegations of undue influence or duress.

 

10.7      Welding Allowance

 

A welding allowance as follows will apply on the project:

 

10.7.1   For carbon steel, stainless steel and pipe welding performed to AS4041 Class 1 and AS1210 and subject to X-ray and/or NDT inspection and where a competency test required - an allowance in accordance with Schedule 1 of this award shall be paid to employees for each hour worked on the project.

 

10.7.2   For all other welding - no additional allowance shall apply.

 

11.  Wage Increases

 

11.1      Employees covered by this award shall be entitled to the following cumulative increases in the project wage rates set out in Schedule 1 to this award.  Any increases in award rates of pay, including but not limited to increases arising from National or State Wage Case movements (including safety net adjustments), shall be absorbed, fully or as far as it is possible, into project wage rates, including increases set out hereunder:

 

11.1.1   1 September 2003 - 3%

 

12.  Overtime - Day Workers

 

12.1      All time worked by day workers outside ordinary working hours shall be paid for at the rate of time and one half for the first two hours and double time thereafter.

 

12.2      Overtime worked on Saturdays shall be paid for at the rate of time and one half for the first two hours and double time thereafter, provided that all work after 12 noon on Saturday will be paid for at the rate of double time.  An employee required to attend work on a Saturday shall be paid for a minimum of four hours at the appropriate rate.

 

12.3      Sunday work shall be paid at the rate of double time.  Employees required to work on a Sunday shall be afforded at least four hours' work or paid for a minimum of four hours' work.

 

12.4      Award conditions (including, but not limited to, crib time and meal allowance entitlements) shall otherwise apply to overtime entitlements unless inconsistent with this award.

 

13.  Shift Work

 

13.1      Employees engaged on shift work shall be paid the following additional allowances as the relevant shift penalty for their ordinary time hours on shift.  Employees may be given notice, of not less than 48 hours, of a requirement to work shift work on the project.

 

13.2      Afternoon Shift

 

13.2.1               Afternoon shift is any shift where the cessation of ordinary time is at or later than 9.00 p.m. and at or before 11.00 p.m.

 

13.2.2               The shift loading for afternoon shift shall be 50%.

 

13.3      Night Shift

 

13.3.1               Night shift is any shift where the cessation of ordinary time is later than 11.00 p.m. and at or before 7.00 a.m.

 

13.3.2               The shift loading for night shift shall be 50%.

 

13.4      Broken Shifts

 

13.4.1               Broken shifts are any shifts, other than as part of a seven-day shift roster, that do not extend for at least five consecutive working days, Monday to Friday (less any public holidays, rostered days off or paid or unpaid leave or absence falling within the period).

 

13.4.2               All hours worked on broken shifts shall be paid at overtime rates, excepting where the reasons for a broken shift eventuating are as a result of termination of employment by or of an employee (except due to redundancy), industrial action, leave or where at least seven days' notice has been given of the requirements to work shift work.

 

13.5      Seven-day Shift Work

 

13.5.1               Nothing in subclause 13.4 of this clause shall be taken to prevent the working shifts where the shift roster is spread over any of seven days of the week.

 

13.5.2               Shift penalties for seven-day shift work (provided it is a properly rostered seven-day shift cycle over at least two weeks) shall be the appropriate shift rate as set out in subclauses 13.2 and 13.3 of this clause for work Monday to Friday and the appropriate weekend or public holiday overtime rate for weekends or public holidays.

 

13.6      An employee shall be given at least 48 hours' notice of a requirement to work shift work.

 

13.7      Shift premiums are not paid on any hours paid at overtime rates.

 

13.8      Award conditions (including, but not limited to, breaks and shift work overtime rates) shall otherwise apply to shift work entitlements unless inconsistent with this award.

 

13.9      It is not intended that this award will permit the working of extended periods of 12-hour shifts (including overtime) without days or shifts off.

 

13.10    Overtime - Shift Workers

 

13.10.1             Overtime for shift workers shall be provided for in the relevant award.

 

14.  Public Holidays

 

14.1      The following days shall be recognized as public holidays on the project:

 

New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Queen’s Birthday, Labour Day, first Monday in December, Christmas Day and Boxing Day (weekday after Christmas Day holiday).

 

14.2      The penalty rate for working a public holiday set out in subclause 14.1 of this clause shall be double time and a half until completion of such work.  There shall be no work undertaken on the project on the first Monday in December.

 

14.3      Award conditions shall otherwise apply to public holiday entitlements unless inconsistent with this award.

 

15.  Protective Clothing and Equipment

 

15.1      Each contractor engaged on project work on the project shall ensure that their employees are appropriately clothed with long sleeves and long pants made from cotton or cotton blend drill material and steel-capped safety boots.

 

15.2      In addition to the clothing, contractors shall ensure that employees are equipped with, trained in the use of, and use at all times when required, safety helmet, eye protection, hearing protection, sun cream and any other PPE required for specific job tasks.

 

15.3      Job-related Equipment

 

15.3.1               Each contractor will supply the following protective equipment/materials for use on specific work tasks:

 

High visibility vest or clothing; factor 15+ protective sunscreen; hearing protection; eye protection; gloves; safety harnesses; gumboots; hat brims; dust masks.

 

15.3.2               In addition, one pair of UV-rated safety glasses which conform to AS 1337 will be provided to employees who are required to work on reflective surfaces outdoors.  Glasses will be replaced on a fair wear-and-tear basis.

 

15.4      Clothing Issue

 

15.4.1               Australian-made (where practical) protective clothing will be available to all employees at the completion of 152 hours' period with the project.  The protective clothing will be two long-sleeved shirts, two pairs of long trousers and one pair of steel-capped safety boots.

 

15.4.2               For the time period May to September, one warm, water-resistant jacket will be issued.  Electricians will be issued with a wool jacket in lieu thereof.

 

16.  Accident Insurance Cover

 

16.1      Each employer will provide Workers' Compensation Top-Up/24-hour Income Accident Insurance with a mutually agreed scheme.

 

17.  Unacceptable Employment Practices

 

17.1      No employer or employee on the project is to engage in pyramid subcontracting, "all-in" payments, "cash-in-hand" payments or schemes to avoid award or statutory obligations, including inappropriately treating employees as subcontractors and inappropriate application of taxation.

 

17.2      Should any suspected deviation from the foregoing be found to exist, the union concerned will notify the contractor and the project manager immediately for investigation.  If found to be correct, such deviation will be stopped immediately, rectified and all statutory entitlements paid.

 

17.3      Contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers must comply with the provisions of applicable:

 

17.3.1               Awards and/or enterprise agreements; and

 

17.3.2               Legislative requirements

 

17.4      Contractors should ensure that their subcontractors, consultants and suppliers comply with their legal obligations regarding their employees.  Any relevant information is to be obtained through proper and lawful means and in a way that respects confidentiality.

 

17.5      Arrangements or practices designed to avoid award and/or legislative obligations, including inappropriately treating a genuine employee as an independent contractor and/or inappropriate application of the Australian Business Number (ABN) system of taxation, are not permitted.  "All-in" payment systems, sham subcontract arrangements and "cash-in-hand" payments are strictly prohibited.

 

17.6      In the event that it is established that a contractor is making "all-in" payments to employees on the project, the contractor shall be required to pay the "all-in" payment rate of pay to those employees on the project and in addition shall be required to make all other payments to those employees as provided by this award.

 

17.7      Where there is a need for supplementary labour to meet temporary/peak work requirements, such labour may be accessed for a period of up to four weeks from labour hire companies that are signatory to an agreement certified with either the Australian Industrial Relations Commission or the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales with the relevant union.

 

18.  On-site Register

 

18.1      The project manager will require that all contracts with contractors include the following terms and conditions:

 

18.1.1               That all subcontractors shall have contracts in writing; and

 

18.1.2               That this award shall form part of the conditions of such contracts and bind all such contractors and subcontractors; and

 

18.1.3               That subcontractors will be required to meet all statutory, award and legal obligations for their employees.

 

18.2      The project manager shall instruct each contractor to keep on site a register containing information of every employer and employee engaged on the site.  Each contractor shall supply a copy to the project manager.

 

18.3      The register shall contain the following from employees:

 

18.3.1               Name and address of employee.

 

18.3.2               Classification and certificate details.

 

18.3.3               Induction date.

 

18.3.4               Start date on construction site.

 

18.3.5               Union ticket number (where applicable and if voluntarily provided).

 

18.3.6               Superannuation scheme name and employee number.

 

18.3.7               Long service leave number.

 

18.3.8               CTAS or equivalent number.

 

18.3.9               Green card number.

 

18.3.10             This information, certified as correct to their employer, will be supplied prior to the employee commencing work on site.  Contractors will pass the information to the project manager.

 

18.3.11             Failure to comply with this clause may result in employees being removed from the project.

 

18.4      The register shall contain the following information from employers:

 

18.4.1               Registered business name and address of employer and ABN number.

 

18.4.2               Workers' compensation policy number, underwriter and currency certificate.

 

18.4.3               Public liability policy number, underwriter and currency certificate.

 

18.4.4               Superannuation fund name and employer number.

 

18.4.5               Long service leave employer number.

 

18.4.6               Redundancy, trust name and employer number.

 

18.4.7               Travel and/or living away from home declaration.

 

18.4.8               CTAS or equivalent number.

 

18.4.9               This information, certified as correct and current, shall be provided to the project manager prior to the commencement of work on site by an employer/contractor.

 

18.4.10             Failure to comply with this clause may result in persons being removed from the project.

 

19.  Union Rights

 

19.1      The parties to this award acknowledge the right of employees to be active union members and respect the right of the union to organise and recruit employees.

 

19.2      The parties to this award also acknowledge that good communication between the union official, the delegate and its members is an important mechanism in assisting the parties to resolve grievances and disputes in a timely fashion.

 

19.3      All contractors shall allow up to one paid hour per month for union/company communication meetings.

 

20.  Right of Entry of Union Officials

 

20.1      Accredited union officials will have access to the site in accordance with the relevant State or Federal legislation.

 

20.2      Prior to entry to the project site, all union officials exercising their right of entry will report to the project manager’s office.

 

21.  Visiting Union Officials

 

21.1      Union officials (party to this award), when arriving on site, shall call at the site office and introduce themselves to a management representative of the employer, prior to pursuing their union duties on site.

 

21.2      Union officials shall produce their right of entry permits, if required, and observe the relevant construction awards, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations (NSW), and other relevant statutory/legislative obligations for entry to the site.

 

21.3      Union officials with the appropriate credentials shall be entitled to inspect all such wage records, other payment records and related documentation necessary to ensure that the employers are observing the terms and conditions of this award.

 

21.4      All such wages books and other payment records shall be made available within two working days on site or at another convenient, appropriate place, provided notice is given to the employers and the project manager by the union.

 

21.5      Such inspections shall not take place unless there is a suspected breach of this award, other appropriate awards, enterprise agreements, the Industrial Relations Act 1996 or other employer statutory requirements

 

22.  Union Membership

 

22.1      Properly accredited officials and workplace representatives of the union shall have the right to be provided with appropriate access to employees to promote the benefits of union membership.

 

22.2      To assist in this process the employer may:

 

22.2.1               Provide payroll deduction services for union fees.  Such fees shall be remitted to the union on a monthly basis with enough information supplied to enable the union to carry out a reconciliation.

 

22.2.2               Ensure that all supervisors are trained in the provisions of clause 23, Rights of the Delegate.

 

23.  Rights of the Delegate

 

23.1      The parties acknowledge it is the sole right of the union and its members to elect the delegate for each work site, who shall be recognised as the authorised representative of the union at the site.

 

23.2      The delegate shall have the right to approach or be approached by any employee of the employer to discuss industrial matters with that employee during normal working hours, provided there is no disruption to the progress of normal work.

 

23.3      The delegate shall have the right to communicate with members of the union in relation to industrial matters without impediment by the employer.  Without limiting the usual meaning of the expression "impediment", this provision applies to the following conduct by an employer:

 

23.3.1               Moving a delegate to a workplace or work situation which prevents or significantly impedes communication with members.

 

23.3.2               Changing a delegate’s shifts or rosters so that communication with members is prevented or significantly impeded.

 

23.3.3               Disrupting duly organised meetings.

 

23.4      The delegate shall be entitled to represent members in relation to industrial matters at the workplace and, without limiting the generality of that entitlement, is entitled to be involved in representing members, as follows:

 

23.4.1               At all stages in the negotiation and implementation of enterprise agreements or awards or other industrial instruments.

 

23.4.2               The introduction of new technology and other forms of workplace change.

 

23.4.3               Career path, reclassification, training issues; and to initiate discussions and negotiating on any other matters affecting the employment of members.

 

23.5      In order to assist the delegate to effectively discharge his or her duties and responsibilities, the delegate shall be afforded the following entitlements:

 

23.5.1               the right to reasonable communication with other delegates and management in relation to industrial matters, where such communication is dealt with or concluded during normal breaks in work.

 

23.6      The employer of a delegate shall provide to the delegate the following:

 

23.6.1               A notice board for the placement of union notices at the discretion of the delegate.

 

23.6.2               Where a union office room is not practicable, access to the crib room will be made available.

 

23.6.3               Reasonable use of the telephone for legitimate union business.

 

23.6.4               From existing resources, and when required, access to a photocopier or facsimile machine.

 

23.6.5               There shall be no deduction from wages where the union requires a delegate to attend any court or industrial tribunal proceedings relating to industrial matters relating to this project only.

 

24.  Environment, Health, Safety and Rehabilitation (EHS&R)

 

24.1      Induction

 

24.1.1               All employees must attend the inductions specified in clause 9, Inductions.

 

24.2      Environment, Health and Safety Plans

 

Employers have submitted or are required to submit the following plans.  Copies of these documents will be made available for employees upon request.

 

24.2.1               Construction Management Plan (incorporating the Environmental Management Plan for Construction).

 

24.2.2               Safety Management Plan (from each contractor).

 

24.3.3               Specific Construction Safety Studies submitted to the project manager (incorporating risk analysis of the works and hazard minimisation).

 

24.3.4               K6 Upgrade Project Construction Safety Booklet (issued to each employee at site induction).

 

24.4      The Safety Committee

 

24.4.1               The Safety Committee will be properly constituted (with an agreed constitution).  All members of the Safety Committee will undertake agreed occupational health and safety training.

 

24.5      Implementation of this Clause

 

24.5.1               The parties acknowledge and agree that all parties are committed to safe working procedures.

 

24.5.2               If the project manager or the Safety Committee is of the opinion that an employee or employer has committed a serious breach of either the Environment Health and Safety Policy or the relevant Safety Management Plan (or any other agreed safe working procedures), the project manager (or the project manager on recommendation from the Safety Committee) will implement disciplinary action against the employer or employee which may include taking all steps required to remove the employer or employee from the project.

 

24.5.3               The parties agree that, in the event that an unsafe condition exists, work is to continue in all areas not affected by that condition and that employers may direct employees to move to a safe place of work.  No employee will be required to work in any unsafe area or situation.

 

25.  Inclement Weather

 

25.1      The parties will adopt a reasonable approach with respect to inclement weather procedures and what constitutes "inclement weather".  The object is to minimise lost time due to inclement weather and the purpose of this clause is to establish common procedures so that the welfare and safety of employees is respected and work can continue in an orderly fashion during periods of inclement weather.  Employees will accept transfers from an exposed work area to a work area not affected by inclement weather if useful work is available within the scope of the employee’s skill, competence and training.

 

25.2      During and after periods of inclement weather the project manager, after consultation with the employee safety representatives, will determine any steps necessary to ensure that work can continue in a safe manner.  In all cases, priority will be given to ensuring that a safe workplace is provided and safe systems of work are used.  Nothing in this procedure will negate or contradict the rights of the safety committee under the terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000.

 

25.3      Consistent with the provisions of this award, employees are not to leave the job/site without the approval of the project manager, subject to the application of the relevant industry awards.

 

26.  Dispute Prevention Procedures

 

26.1      The parties agree to facilitate the constructive and speedy resolution of any issue of concern at the workplace and recognise that this commitment is critical to maintaining harmonious relations between contractors and their employees and to ensure that the project achieves completion within the specified time and cost.

 

26.2      If an employee has a grievance arising out of his or her employment with the employer, the employee may notify the supervisor of the substance of the grievance, request a meeting with that person and state the remedy sought.

 

26.3      If the matter is not resolved by the supervisor, the employee may request that the supervisor refer the grievance to the project manager.  Where appropriate or deemed necessary, the employee may elect to seek the assistance of his/her workplace delegate and designated area union organiser.

 

26.4      If the matter is still not resolved, the employee may request the project manager to refer the grievance to the works manager and the relevant union secretary or nominee.

 

26.5      If the above process does not resolve the grievance, either of the parties may refer the grievance to the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales for determination.

 

26.6      Whilst the above procedures are being carried out, work will continue as it did prior to the grievance arising.  Neither party shall be prejudiced as to final settlement by the continuation of work in accordance with this clause.

 

27.  Procedure for Settling Disagreements over Safety Issues

 

27.1      Where a safety problem exists, work shall cease only in the affected area.  Work shall continue elsewhere unless access to safe working areas is unsafe.  However, any problem of access shall be immediately rectified and employees/workers will use any alternate safety access to such safe working areas while the usual access is being rectified.

 

27.2      Should a particular project be in dispute on the basis that the whole project is thought to be unsafe, the following procedures shall apply:

 

27.2.1               Employees shall not leave the site.

 

27.2.2               Immediate inspection of the project involving both company and employee representatives shall take place.

 

27.2.3               The project manager will nominate the order of priority of the work areas to be inspected.

 

27.2.4               The inspection shall identify the safety rectification work needed to take place in each work zone.

 

27.2.5               As zones are agreed for rectification, all employees/workers who can be gainfully employed shall immediately commence rectification works.

 

27.2.6               Upon verification that such rectification has been completed, productive work will resume.  Such resumption of work shall take place progressively as each work area has been cleared.

 

27.2.7               Should any dispute arise, the project manager will immediately call a WorkCover inspector to assist on the procedures required for rectification.

 

28.  No Extra Claims Commitment

 

28.1      No claims for wages or conditions in excess of this award during its period of operation will be made.

 

29.  Demarcation Disputes Procedure

 

29.1      It is recognised by the parties to this award that, because of the nature of this project (i.e. the mix of work, size of the total work area and location involved), there is a genuine need to have in place a mechanism capable of swiftly dealing with a demarcation issues as they arise.

 

29.2      It is therefore agreed that:

 

29.2.1               As work is confirmed, and where potential demarcation problems are evident, full discussion shall take place between the employer, contractor or subcontractor and the appropriate union representatives.

 

29.2.2               If it is not resolved at this level, the project manager’s representative shall be immediately informed in writing and he/she shall advise the South Coast Labor Council within 24 hours.  The project manager’s representative shall, where practical, take this action at least five working days prior to the actual commencement of the work.

 

29.2.3               The Council, when so advised, shall arrange for discussions to take place within the union movement with a response being provided to the project manager’s representative within 48 hours.

 

29.2.4               Nothing in this procedure shall operate so as to prevent work from commencing or continuing as contracted, after the expiry of the five working days mentioned above.

 

29.2.5               If the matter is not resolved it shall be dealt with in accordance with clause 26, Dispute Prevention Procedures.

 

29.2.6               The parties agree that the outcome of any matter dealt with by the terms of this clause shall not be used as a precedent, reference, example or exhibit in any way whatsoever in matters arising from this work location.

 

29.2.7               While this procedure is being followed, work shall continue normally on the basis of the initial or existing allocation of union coverage.  This shall not prejudice the position of any party.

 

29.2.8               Should a demarcation dispute arise subsequent to work commencing, the procedure set out in this clause above shall be followed excluding the reference to five working days.

 

29.2.9               Nothing in this clause shall be read to mean that an employer or a union has abrogated their rights in relation to settlement of any demarcation dispute.

 

30.  Hours of Work

 

30.1      The ordinary hours of work shall be 38 hours per week, eight hours a day averaged over a 19-day four-week cycle.  Ordinary hours for day work may be worked at the discretion of the employer between 6.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m., Monday to Friday.  The ordinary hours of work, having once been established, can be varied by agreement or in the absence of agreement by one week’s written notice from the employer to employees concerned.  Provided that ordinary hours may start from 5.00 a.m., without penalty, by agreement between an employer and the employees required.

 

30.2      Employees shall be entitled to a paid 15-minute break and an unpaid 30-minute break each weekday, taken at a time to suit the day’s work.  Two breaks shall be taken each day and employees should not be required to work for more than five hours without a break.  An employee who is required to work for more than five hours without a break shall be paid at appropriate overtime rates after the 5 hours until the employee is given a break.  A meal allowance of $16.00 shall be paid to employees working overtime of one and a half hours or more after the cessation of ordinary hours.  This allowance shall be in lieu of a 20-minute crib break and meal allowance otherwise applicable under the industry awards.  A further meal allowance of $16.00 shall be paid after the completion of each additional four hours from the commencement of overtime that shall be in lieu of the 30-minute crib break and meal allowance otherwise applicable under the industry awards.

 

30.3      Rostered days off (RDOs) shall fall on the days prescribed by the agreed industry schedule under the National Building and Construction Industry Award 2000, provided that these RDOs may be substituted for alternative days by a particular employer without penalty in the following circumstances:

 

30.3.1               If an alternative day will allow the employer to better meet their contractual obligations, overcome or avoid delays to the project; and

 

30.3.2               An alternative RDO is given within a mutually agreed time frame or a mutually agreed date(s) occurring prior to the next scheduled RDO.

 

30.4      RDOs may be accumulated to a maximum of five where that suits a particular employer and it is agreed to by employees and relevant unions.  Such agreement will not be unreasonably withheld.  Any time worked on RDOs where the employee has accumulated five RDOs shall be paid in accordance with the relevant award overtime provisions.

 

30.5      The parties recognise the expectation that there will be a change in community standards for working hours in the construction industry from March 2004.  There shall be discussion between the parties as to how to best reflect this change.  There are three Saturdays proposed to be observed as ordinary time paid Saturdays on the project.  These Saturdays are on the weekends of the Queen's Birthday long weekend, Labour Day long weekend and Picnic Day long weekend in 2003.

 

31.  Immigration Compliance

 

31.1      The parties are committed to compliance with Australian immigration laws so as to ensure maximum work opportunities for unemployed permanent residents and Australian citizens.  Employers will be advised by the project manager of the importance of immigration compliance.  Where there is concern that an employer on the project is engaging illegal immigrants, the project manager will act decisively to ensure compliance.

 

31.2      Employers are required prior to employees commencing work on site to check the legal right of employees to work.  The authorisation form attached to this award as per Schedule 6 will assist in providing evidence of the employee's legal status.

 

32.  Australian Content

 

32.1      The project manager shall endeavour to maximise Australian content in materials and construction equipment on the project where practical and feasible.

 

33.  Workers' Compensation and Insurance Cover

 

33.1      Employers must ensure that all employees that they engage to work on the project are covered by workers' compensation insurance.

 

33.2      The company will audit certificates of currency from each employer engaged on site to ensure that the wages estimate and tariff declared for the type of work undertaken is correct.  This information will be available to accredited union officials on request.

 

33.3      Employers and their employees must comply with the following steps to ensure expedited payment of workers' compensation.

 

33.4      All employees will report injuries to the project first aider and their supervisor at the earliest possible time after the injury

 

33.5      All employees will comply with the requirements for making a workers' compensation claim, including the provision of a WorkCover medical certificate, at the earliest possible time after the injury.  This information will also be supplied to the project first aid officer, and their supervisor.

 

33.6      In cases where the employee is unable to comply with the above, the relevant employer will assist in fulfilling requirements for making a claim.

 

33.7      Employers must ensure that they are aware of and will abide the Workplace Injury Management and Workers' Compensation Act 1998, which provides that:

 

33.7.1               The employer shall keep a register of injuries/site accident book in a readily accessible place on site.

 

33.7.2               All employees must enter in the register any injury received by the employee.  The employer must be notified of all injuries on site immediately.

 

33.7.3               An employer who receives a claim for compensation must, within seven days of receipt, forward the claim or documentation to their insurer.

 

33.7.4               An employer who receives a request from their insurer for further specified information must, within seven days after receipt of the request, furnish the insurer with the information as is in the possession of the employer or reasonably obtained by the employer.

 

33.7.5               An employer who has received compensation money from an insurer shall, as soon as practicable, pay the money to the person entitled to the compensation.

 

33.8      Where there has been a serious incident and/or accident which has resulted in a serious injury or loss of life, the employer shall notify the relevant union immediately.

 

34.  Avoidance of Employee Entitlements

 

34.1      The parties agree that "all-in" payments and/or "cash-in-hand" payments, or sham subcontract arrangements, (i.e. payments designed to avoid tax, and statutory/EBA or award entitlements) will not be accepted on site.  Where such practices are identified, they will be immediately stopped.  Refer also to clause 17, Unacceptable Employment Practices.

 

35.  Enterprise Bargaining Agreements

 

35.1      The parties to this award acknowledge that it is an objective of the unions that all contractors/subcontractors should have in place appropriate enterprise agreements with the relevant unions.

 

35.2      This award is intended to operate in conjunction with, and as a supplement to, a subcontractor’s enterprise bargaining agreements.

 

35.3      The parties agree to minimise the impact of any industrial action on the project that may arise out of the negotiation or renegotiation of subcontractors’ enterprise bargaining agreements (EBAs).

 

35.4      Where practicable, all subcontractors will have appropriate and current enterprise agreements with the relevant union.

 

35.5      Where conditions relating to amounts and method of payment of project productivity/site allowances are specifically mentioned in a subcontractor’s enterprise agreement and are at variance with the conditions of this agreement, discussions will take place between the parties to seek a resolution.

 

35.6      Where an enterprise or certified agreement of a contractor or subcontractor expires during the term of this agreement, employees will continue to work normally under their existing enterprise or certified agreement and this award and shall be paid or afforded all additional benefits of any new or replacement enterprise or certified agreement from the date agreed in such new agreement.

 

36.  Observance of Award and Statutory Requirements

 

36.1      All contractors and subcontractors shall abide by the conditions of relevant awards and/or enterprise agreements and all statutory obligations.

 

36.2  Each contractor on the project will provide their union delegate with a copy of payments made to the relevant superannuation, redundancy, insurance or other relevant funds upon request.

 

37.  Personal/Carer's Leave

 

37.1      Use of Sick Leave

 

(a)        An employee, other than a casual employee, with responsibilities in relation to a class of person set out in subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (c) of this subclause, who needs the employee’s care and support, shall be entitled to use, in accordance with this subclause, any current or accrued sick leave entitlement for absences to provide care and support, for such persons when they are ill.  Such leave may be taken for part of a single day.

 

(b)        The employee shall, if required, establish, either 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 subclause where another person has taken leave to care for the same person.

 

(c)        The entitlement to use sick leave in accordance with this subclause is subject to:

 

(i)         the employee being responsible for the care of the person concerned; and

 

(ii)        the person concerned being:

 

(a)        a spouse of the employee; or

 

(b)        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

 

(c)        a child or an adult child (including an adopted child, a stepchild, 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

 

(d)        a same sex partner who lives with the employee as the de factor partner of that employee on a bona fide domestic basis; or

 

(e)        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.

 

(d)        An employee shall, wherever practicable, give the employer notice prior to the absence of the intention to take leave, the name of the person requiring care and that person’s relationship to the employee, 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.

 

37.2      Unpaid Leave for Family Purpose

 

An employee may elect, with the consent of the employer, to take unpaid leave for the purpose of providing care and support to a member of a class of person set out in subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (c) of subclause 37.1 of this clause who is ill.

 

37.3      Annual Leave

 

(a)        An employee may elect, with the consent of the employer, subject to the Annual Holidays Act 1944, to take annual leave not exceeding five days in single-day periods or part thereof in any calendar year at a time or times agreed by the parties.

 

(b)        Access to annual leave, as prescribed in paragraph (a) of this subclause, shall be exclusive of any shutdown period provided for elsewhere under this award.

 

(c)        An employee and employer may agree to defer payment of the annual leave loading in respect of single-day absences until at least five consecutive annual leave days are taken.

 

37.4      Time Off in Lieu of Payment for Overtime

 

(a)        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 12 months of the said election.

 

(b)        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.

 

(c)        If, having elected to take time as leave in according with paragraph (a) of this subclause, 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.

 

(d)        Where no election is made in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subclause, the employee shall be paid overtime rates in accordance with the award.

 

37.5      Make-up Time

 

(a)        An employee may elect, with the consent of the employer, 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 of ordinary hours provided in the award at the ordinary rate of pay.

 

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

 

37.6      Rostered Days Off

 

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

 

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

 

(c)        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.

 

(d)        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 unions to participate in negotiations.

 

38.  Anti-Discrimination

 

(a)        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, sex, martial status, disability, homosexuality, transgender identity, age and responsibilities as a carer.

 

(b)        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.

 

(c)        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.

 

(d)        Nothing in this clause is to be taken to affect:

 

(i)         any conduct or act which is specifically exempted from anti-discrimination legislation;

 

(ii)        offering or providing junior rates of pay to persons under 21 years of age;

 

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

 

(iv)       a party to this award from pursuing matters of unlawful discrimination in any State or Federal jurisdiction.

 

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

 

NOTES

 

(a)        Employers and employees may also be subject to Commonwealth anti-discrimination legislation.

 

(b)        Section 56(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 provides:

 

"Nothing in this Act affects … any other act or practice of a body established to propagate religion that conforms to the doctrines of that religion or is necessary to avoid injury to the religious susceptibilities of the adherents of that religion."

 

39.  Apprentices

 

As part of the project’s commitment to industry training, a ratio of one apprentice/trainee to every five tradespersons within each employer’s whole workforce wherever engaged is to be maintained.

 

40.  Group Training Schemes

 

It is agreed that, where there is a need for additional apprentices, contractors on the project shall utilise agreed Group Training Schemes, such as the Macarthur Group Training Company or the Rhodes Skills Centre.

 

SCHEDULE 1

 

Wage Rates of Pay and Allowances

 

Wage Rates Table

 

Civil Trades Classification

Rate per hour

CW1

18.09

CW2

18.89

CW3 (Non-trade)

19.61

CW3 (Trade)

20.27

CW4

21.25

CW5

22.21

CW6

23.19

CW7

24.15

CW8

25.13

Metal Trades Classifications

Rate per hour

ECW1

18.96

ECW2

19.73

ECW3 (Trade)

20.55

ECW4

21.57

ECW5

22.60

ECW6

23.63

ECW7

24.66

ECW8

25.69

ECW9

26.72

Electrical Trades Classifications

Rate per hour

Grade 1

17.51

Grade 2

18.35

Grade 3

19.18

Grade 4

20.02

Grade 5 Unlicensed

21.24

Grade 5 Qual S/V

22.14

Grade 6 Qual S/V

23.00

Grade 7 Qual S/V

24.66

Grade 8 Qual S/V

26.33

Grade 9 Qual S/V

27.17

Grade 10 Qual S/V

29.68

 

Allowances

 

Fares and Travel

$20.00 per day (refer to paragraph 10.3.2) or $25.45 per day for employees

 

Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Industry (State) Award

Project Allowance

$2.30 per hour flat rate (refer to paragraph 10.3.3)

Welding Allowance

$1.70 per hour flat rate (refer to paragraph 10.7.1)

 

Superannuation

 

Employer contributions shall be $83.00 per week or in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee Legislation (refer to subclause 10.4), whichever is the greater.

 

Redundancy

 

Redundancy payment: $61.00 per week (refer to subclause 10.5).

 

SCHEDULE 2

 

Employment Policy

 

To maximize employment of locals, it is the policy of the K6 Upgrade Project and contractors engaged on the project to, wherever possible, employ "locals", defined as people whose usual place of residence is within the area marked "local" on the attached map forming Schedule 3 to this award.

 

"Local" employees are entitled to fares and travel allowance in accordance with paragraph 10.3.2 of subclause 10.3 of clause 10, Rates of Pay and Allowances, and are not entitled to claim or be paid living away from home allowance ("LAFHA") nor to be provided with reasonable board and lodging.

 

Applicants who are "non-locals", defined as those whose usual place of residence is outside the area marked "local" on Schedule 3, are unlikely to be offered employment for the project.  There may be special circumstances which are exceptions to this policy such as:

 

Specialised skills in short supply locally;

 

Part of a contractor’s nucleus workforce.

 

If any "non-local" is engaged on the project as an exception to this policy, he/she will be entitled to be provided with reasonable board and lodging or LAFHA in accordance with subclause 10.6 of clause 10, Rates of Pay and Allowances.

 

"Non-locals" who, for the purpose of seeking work on the project, elect to establish themselves either temporarily or permanently in the area marked "local" may apply for work on the project as "locals".

 

Such applicants may declare a "local" usual place of residence, will be entitled to fares and travel and will not be entitled to reasonable board and lodging or LAFHA.

 

An employee who has been provided with a copy of this policy will be deemed not to have been subjected to undue or duress in relation to the declaration of the employee’s usual place of residence.

 

SCHEDULE 3

 

K6 Upgrade Project Map

 

Map cannot be reproduced for the purposes of publication in the Industrial Gazette.  See IRC02/7371.

 

SCHEDULE 4

 

Declaration Of "Local" Usual Place Of Residence

 

I, [insert name],                                                                                          hereby declare that:

 

1.          I have received, read and understood a copy of the Project Employment Policy.

 

2.          My "usual place of residence" is recorded below and is within the area marked "local" in Schedule 3 of this award.

 

3.          I understand that, as a "local" employee, I am entitled to payment of fares and travel allowance in accordance with paragraph 10.3.2 of subclause 10.3 of clause 10, Rates of Pay and Allowances, of this award, and am not entitled to provision of reasonable board and lodging or payment of living away from home allowance.

 

4.          I understand that this declaration will be the sole determinant of usual place of residence for the purposes of the award.

 

5.          I have not been subjected to unique influence or duress in relation to any matters contained in or relating to this declaration.

 

Declared this

day of

200_

 

 

 

 

Signature

Signature

 

 

 

 

Name

Witness Name

(printed)

(printed)

 

 

 

 

Address

 

SCHEDULE 5

 

Declaration of "Non-Local" Usual Place of Residence

 

 

I, [insert name],                                                                                          hereby declare that:

 

1.          I have received, read and understood a copy of the Project Employment Policy.

 

2.          My "usual place of residence" is recorded below and is outside the area marked "local" in Schedule 3 of this award.

 

3.          I understand that, as a "non-local" employee, I am entitled to payment of fares and travel allowance in accordance with paragraph 10.3.2 of subclause 10.3 of clause 10, Rates of Pay and Allowances, of this award, and to provision of reasonable board and lodging or payment of living away from home allowance.

 

4.          I understand that this declaration will be the sole determinant of usual place of residence for the purposes of the award.

 

5.          I have not been subjected to unique influence or duress in relation to any matters contained in or relating to this declaration.

 

Declared this

day of

200_

 

 

Signature

Signature

 

 

Name

Witness Name

(printed)

(printed)

 

 

Address

 

SCHEDULE 6

 

Authority to Obtain Details of Immigration Status

 

I,

 

(Family Name)

(Given Names)

 

 

Date of Birth:

Nationality:

 

 

Visa No:

Passport No:

 

 

Authorise the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) to release by fax to

__________________ (name of employer representative) details of my immigration status and

entitlement to work legally in Australia.

 

This information will only be made available to a representative of the principal at the K6 Upgrade Project-Berrima Works and authorised trade union officer on request.

 

I also understand that the above-named will only use this information for the purpose of establishing and verifying only my legal entitlement to work in Australia and for no other purpose.

 

Signed:

Dated:

 

 

Name of employer:

 

 

 

Phone No:

Fax No:

 

Please send or fax this form to:

 

The Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs

 

Phone: (02) 92584730  Fax: (02) 92584763

 

 

 

E. A. R. BISHOP, Commissioner.

 

 

____________________

 

 

 

Printed by the authority of the Industrial Registrar.

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