Common use of Attraction and Retention Allowance Clause in Contracts

Attraction and Retention Allowance. (1) The purpose of this subclause is to address attraction and retention difficulties, particularly those leading to unmet service needs and / or reduced services, by the most appropriate means available, in an open and transparent manner. (2) Attraction, retention and / or unmet need difficulties brought to the notice of the parties by the practitioners, the Employer, or the AMA will be examined by the parties in consultation with the practitioners concerned, with a view to identifying whether there is a difficulty to be addressed and the strategies for addressing the difficulty identified. (3) Strategies for addressing an identified difficulty may include but shall not be limited to any one or combination of salary allowance, removal allowance, travel allowance, study assistance, family assistance, education assistance, professional development training and support, mentoring and professional supervision. (4) If the parties agree, an appropriately structured working party will be established to examine the identified difficulty referred to it and report within an agreed timeframe. The review may involve more than one health service and / or a number of callings. (5) If it is agreed that an identified difficulty or difficulties is to be addressed and strategies for addressing the difficulty (ies) are agreed the proposal will be put forward to the employing and / or approval authority for decision and / or implementation as the case may be.