Changes to regular roster or ordinary hours of work This term sets out the consultation that the department will engage in with employees and, where they choose, their representatives, about proposed changes to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees. Workplace consultative forum This term provides for the establishment of a Workplace Consultative Forum to consult with employees and, where employees choose, their representatives, about workplace changes, consistent with Part 10. The role of the Workplace Consultative Forum includes consultation about proposed changes to workplace policies before a final decision is made. Employee representation This term provides that the department recognises freedom of association and that employees may choose to have a representative of their choice to support or represent them in matters concerning their employment. This term provides that an employee representative may include an elected representative, a union workplace delegate, or a work colleague, and that the role of employee representatives is to be respected and facilitated. Part 11 – Dispute Resolution Procedure Issue Summary of terms Dispute resolution procedure This term sets out the procedure for resolving any dispute relating to matters arising under the Agreement, or under the National Employment Standards. The parties are required to attempt to resolve disputes at the workplace level at first instance, however, if required, matters may then be referred to the Fair Work Commission. Part 12 – Definitions Issue Summary of terms Definitions This Part provides definitions for specific terms used in the Agreement. Appendix A – Salaries and Classification Structures Issue Summary of terms Salaries This appendix sets out the base salaries for each classification and job stream covered by the Agreement as they apply from time to time. Entry level broadband This term provides for the operation of the following entry level programs, with commencement salary being determined in accordance with clause 3.16 having regard to the participant’s qualifications, work experience, skills and abilities and the programme the employee is undertaking: Trainees Indigenous Australian Government Development Program participants Indigenous Apprenticeship Programme Graduates Cadet - Research Officer ICT Cadets This term also sets out the arrangements for eligibility and advancement within the entry level broadband, as well as the terms and conditions of employment for Cadet – Research Officers and ICT Cadets . Legal broadband This term sets out the arrangements for eligibility and advancement within the legal broadband. An employee is eligible for entry to the Legal Broadband if they meet the listed criteria.
Public affairs broadband This term sets out the arrangements for eligibility and advancement within the public affairs broadband. Appendix B – Supported Wage System Issue Summary of terms Supported wage system This appendix sets out the arrangements relating to the payment of salary for employees who, because of the effects of a disability, are eligible for a supported wage. Appendix C – Recognition of Allowances Issue Summary of terms Recognition of allowances table This appendix outlines how allowances will be recognised for the purposes of calculating an employee’s payments while on leave, for superannuation, for retrenchment, for income maintenance for excess staff, on termination of employment, and while performing overtime and shift work.