Draft University of Newcastle General Staff EA
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Staff members will be entitled to leave to engage in voluntary emergency management activities in accordance with the provisions of the Community Service Leave provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (see Chapter 2, Part 2-2, Division 8 of the Act)
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The University will grant up to the first 2 days of such leave on any occasion as paid leave where the staff member is a member of a recognised emergency management body. The University will extend by a total of 2 days the initial period of paid leave in the event that the emergency is declared a natural disaster by the relevant State Government Authority
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The staff member may apply for and will be granted accrued Annual Leave or Long Service Leave for any period of voluntary emergency management activities in excess of any paid leave granted under Clause Uni.2, rather than being required to take unpaid leave as provided for under the National Employment Standards.
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A staff member taking leave to engage in voluntary emergency management activities will notify the University as soon as is practicable of the nature of the absence and its estimated duration.
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Any period of leave to engage in voluntary emergency management activities will count as service for all purposes.
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EQUITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Show...
The parties to the Agreement are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity, equity and inclusive practice and will implement initiatives to promote diversity of the workforce
INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM Show...
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The parties to the Agreement are committed to act in a manner consistent with the protection and promotion of intellectual freedom within the University.
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Staff members have the right to freedom of opinion and expression. This right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media.
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Staff members providing statements / public comment on behalf of the University may only do so in accordance with the appropriate authorisation / delegation and the University Code of Conduct.
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The University will encourage staff to participate in governance of the institution. The University is committed to operating in a transparent manner.
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JURORS LEAVE Show...
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A staff member required to attend for jury service during ordinary working hours will notify the University as soon as reasonable of the date when required to attend for jury service. The staff member will give the University proof of attendance, duration of attendance and the amount received in respect of such jury service (other than the amount received in respect of travelling). |
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A staff member will be reimbursed by the University an amount equal to the difference between the amount paid in respect of attendance for jury service and the amount of wages which would have been received in respect of ordinary time usually worked, had the staff member not been on jury service. |
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY Show...
The University and a staff member may agree to the taking of leave without pay and to the terms and conditions upon which such leave is given and taken. Applications for such leave must be accompanied by a statement of the circumstances supporting the application. After a period of leave without pay, a staff member will return at the substantive level which they held before taking the leave.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE Show...
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The University will comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (NSW) and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 (NSW) and other associated regulations. In addition, the University will continue to promote Occupational Health and Safety, and Welfare, and maintain and enhance the University’s policy and management framework, including the assignment of responsibilities and training, to improve Occupational Health and Safety, and Welfare. |
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Concerns regarding occupational health and safety may be resolved by reference to the University’s Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Should this avenue fail to resolve the concerns the matter may then be referred to the Dispute Resolution - Clause XXX. |
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The University will provide a program, incorporating the principle of reasonable adjustment, to support injured/ill workers to return to the workplace. |
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Nothing in this clause will be construed as excluding the jurisdiction of any external body competent to deal with occupational health and safety matters. |
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Show...
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Staff members, other than casual staff members, who are not required for duty, will be allowed to observe the following days (or substitute holiday proclaimed for the State of NSW) as holidays without loss of pay:
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New Year’s Day; |
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Australia Day; |
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Good Friday; |
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Easter Saturday; |
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Easter Monday; |
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Anzac Day; |
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Queen’s Birthday; |
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Labour Day; |
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Christmas Day; |
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Boxing Day; and |
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all other proclaimed Public Holidays for the State. |
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A staff member who is required to work on a public holiday will, for ordinary hours of duty actually worked, be paid at 2.5 times (see Clause X) the ordinary rate of pay, for the day. Provided that the additional payment will be in substitution for any shift allowance or penalty applicable and not in addition to it for the hours worked. |
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Where a public holiday occurs on a rostered day off of a rostered staff member and such staff member does not work on that rostered day off, such staff member will be entitled to an additional day’s leave (or at the option of the University, an additional day’s pay at the ordinary rate) in lieu of such holiday. Such leave to be taken at a time mutually convenient to the staff member and the University. |
REPRESENTATION Show...
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A staff member may nominate a representative for the purposes of this Agreement, from whom they may seek advice, assistance or representation. |
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A ‘representative’ will be: |
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a member of the staff of the University; or |
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an official or office holder of the relevant Union; |
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who is not a member of the legal profession, such as a barrister or solicitor, in private practice. |
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The University, in turn, will not be represented by a member of the legal profession, such as a barrister or solicitor, in private practice. |
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In instances where staff request representation which may not conform to clause XX.2, the University will give reasonable consideration to the request. |
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Representatives who are staff members of the University will be allowed reasonable time off from usual duties to represent staff in relation to this Agreement. |
SALARY PACKAGING Show...
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The University will offer salary packaging. A staff member may choose to take their salary component of the total remuneration as cash salary or select a combination of cash salary and approved benefits to suit their individual needs. |
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The University will consult with the Combined Staff Consultative Committee on salary packaging opportunities as they arise. |
STAFF COUNSELLING AND ASSISTANCE Show...
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The University will provide timely access to a counselling service for staff members and their families through an Employee Assistance Program. |
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The University will report on the operation of the Employee Assistance Program annually to the Combined Staff Consultative Committee. |
WITNESS LEAVE Show...
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A staff member required as a witness on behalf of the University or a witness in proceedings relating to a University matter will, for the purposes of this Agreement, be regarded as being on duty and will not receive witness fees for the period for which they are required as a witness. |
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In all other cases, a staff member subpoenaed, summoned, or called as a witness will notify the University of their required absence and will apply for leave (other than personal leave) for the period of absence. |
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