Employee Representative Training. Employee representatives covered by this Agreement that are duly elected / appointed as the union representative / delegate shall be allowed up to 5 days paid leave per annum to attend training courses provided by an accredited training provider subject to reasonable notice has been given to the company. The Company may grant additional leave where additional training is regarded as beneficial to the enterprise.
Employee Representative Training. 2.6.1. The Company recognises the role of Employee Representatives and nominated Union Delegates to represent Employees in the dispute resolution procedure. Approved means nominated by the workforce and formally notified to the Company.
2.6.2. The Company must be informed of nominated Union Delegates in order for them to be recognised as a Delegate under this clause. The Union will inform the Company in writing within a reasonable timeframe following the nomination of a Delegate.
2.6.3. Nothing in this clause will prevent a Union Delegate also being nominated as an Employee Representative.
2.6.4. An Employee appointed as an Employee Representative on the site in which they are employed will be recognised as the representative of the Employee(s) and will be allowed the necessary time to consult with the Company and the Employee(s) on matters relating to the dispute resolution procedure.
2.6.5. Employee Representatives and Union Delegates will be provided with reasonable access to communication equipment and facilities for conducting representative duties where necessary.
2.6.6. An approved Delegate or Employee Representative may apply in writing for up to five days of paid leave each calendar year to attend courses conducted by a training provider that are designed to provide skills and competencies that will assist the Delegate or Employee Representative to contribute to the prompt resolution of disputes in the workplace. The training must not unreasonably interfere with operations.
2.6.7. The application for leave must be in writing, include the nature, content and duration of the course to be attended and be provided with two weeks’ notice of the proposed training so that appropriate consideration and coverage can be arranged.
2.6.8. Leave granted will be deducted from a combined bank of 10 days per site.
2.6.9. This leave is not accumulative and does not payout upon termination.
2.6.10. Each Employee on leave approved in accordance with this clause will be paid all ordinary time earnings. For the purpose of this subclause "ordinary time earnings” for an Employee means the classification base rate for ordinary time and superannuation which otherwise would have been payable.
2.6.11. All expenses (such as travel, accommodation, and meals) associated with or incurred by the Employee attending a training course as provided in this clause will be the responsibility of the Employee or the Union.
2.6.12. An Employee will be required to satisfy the Company of at...
Employee Representative Training. Subject to operational requirements and obtaining prior approval from their Manager, an Employee Representative who is nominated by the Union to attend relevant training will be entitled to access up to five (5) days paid union training leave per annum and is non-cumulative. Relevant training for this purpose includes, but is not limited to, training courses relating to dispute resolution and negotiation. For the avoidance of doubt, this training must be relevant to the workplace and the employment relationship. The employee shall give the employer 14 days' notice in writing of the employee’s intention to attend such courses and the leave to be taken, or such shorter period of notice as the employer may agree to accept. The notice to the employer shall include details of the type, content and duration of the course to be attended. The taking of such leave shall be arranged having regard to the operational requirements of the employer so as to minimise any adverse effect on those requirements. An employee taking such leave shall be paid all ordinary time earnings which normally become due and payable during the period of leave. Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of this agreement. An employee granted leave pursuant to this clause shall, upon request, inform the employer of the nature of the course attended and their observations in an effort of continuous improvement. All reasonable requests in relation to this clause will not be unreasonably refused. Classification Level Hourly Base Pay Rate First full pay period on or after 1 January 2024 1 January 2025 3.5% 1 January 2026 3% Level 1 $30.50 $31.57 $32.51 Level 2 $33.03 $34.19 $35.21 Level 3 $36.08 $37.34 $38.46 Level 4 $37.28 $38.58 $39.74 Level 5 $38.75 $40.11 $41.31 Level 6 $40.50 $41.92 $43.18 Tradesperson $45.00 $46.58 $47.97 Allowance First full pay period on or after 1 January 2024 1 January 2025 3.5% 1 January 2026 3% First Aid (per day) $3.44 $3.56 $3.67 Allowance First full pay period on or after 1 January 2024 Leading Hand (per week) $57.69 The level descriptions are broad and generic in nature. In order to meet the relevant classification level, employees must meet requirements set out in the description for each level; and be engaged to utilise and hold one or more of the skills/competencies, and typically undertake some of the duties/tasks listed. 1 Entry level and/or new to the industry. Little or no demonstrated experience operating in a...
Employee Representative Training a. Subject to operational requirements and prior approval from the Employee's Manager, an Employee Representative who is nominated by the Union to attend training that will assist the Employee to further develop their skills and knowledge as an Employee Representative, will be entitled to access up to 10 days paid training leave per annum. Relevant training for this purpose includes, but is not limited to, courses relating to dispute resolution and negotiation and matters in relation to the Award and the Act. For the avoidance of doubt, this training must be relevant to the workplace and the relationship between the Employer and the Employee.
b. Employees who are granted paid training leave under this provision will continue to receive their Average Pay while attending pre-approved training, including any necessary travelling time during ordinary working hours immediately prior to or at the conclusion of a course, but excluding overtime.
Employee Representative Training. The Employee representatives may be allowed time off with ordinary pay for up to two (2) days training per annum (not cumulative) to attend courses which are directed at the enhancement of the operation of the dispute resolution procedure including its connection with the Agreement and the Fair Work Act, subject to the Employee representative:
(a) Giving the Operations Manager four (4) weeks’ notice of the proposed training, including details of the type, content, duration of the course, and
(b) Arranging with the Operations Manager for attendance to minimise adverse effects on the business operations.
Employee Representative Training a) Paid training leave for Employee Representatives will be agreed to on a case-by-case basis. The total quantum of such leave across all Employee Representatives will not exceed twenty five (25) days per annum commencing 1 July each year.
b) All Employee Representative Training must be approved by the Company. Before approval is given, documentation relating to the training, including the content of such training, must be forwarded to the Company. The Company will not unreasonably refuse to grant paid training for Employee Representatives.
Employee Representative Training. The company will facilitate quality training and development of its employees. Where an employee undertakes training required by the company it shall be at the company’s expense and as far as practicable in the employee’s usual working time and the employee will not lose pay for attendance or travel costs associated with such training. Where an employee seeks to undertake further training and development that is consistent with the needs of the company, the company will provide assistance to the employee in terms that the company approves, for this to occur.
Employee Representative Training. An OM Employee workplace union representative (including a workplace delegate) is entitled to up to five days training leave with pay per year to attend courses on matters relating the employee/employer relationship and the representation of the industrial interests of eligible employees. The taking of such leave must be arranged:
(a) having regard to the operational requirements of the Company so as to minimise any adverse effect on those requirements, and
(b) where practicable, to avoid the requirement to pay overtime rates to cover the absence of the OM Employee attending the training leave. An OM Employee workplace union representative must give the Company at least four weeks’ (unless the Employer and delegate agree to a shorter period of notice) notice of their intention to attend such courses. The request for leave must include a summary description of the type and duration of the course to be attended and the name of the training provider. No more than two OM Employee workplace union representatives may attend such training in any one year if less than 31 employees are employed at the time (or otherwise in accordance with the Award). For the avoidance of doubt:
(a) Payment for a day of paid time during normal working hours is payment of the amount the workplace delegate would have been paid for the hours the workplace delegate would have been rostered or required to work on that day if the delegate had not been absent from work to attend the training.
(b) If requested by the Employer, the workplace delegate must provide the Employer with an outline of the training content.
(c) Approval to attend training must not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The workplace delegate must, within 7 days after the day on which the training ends, provide the Employer with evidence that would satisfy a reasonable person of their attendance at the training.
Employee Representative Training. Each calendar year, the Company will permit up to four (4) Employee Representatives per Offshore Facility to attend paid training time during their Off-duty Period for no more than three (3) x 7.6- hour days to assist the Employee Representatives to undertake their Employee Representative role.
Employee Representative Training. 16.3.1 Employee representatives in OH&S, Consultation and other relevant areas will be given training as required by legislation. In addition consideration will be given to leadership, team and human resources training that will enable such representatives to better perform the representation role.
