Other Working Arrangements. (a) The ordinary hours of duty observed may be varied in accordance with subclause (1)(a)(iv) so as to make provisions for:
(i) the attendance of employees for duty on a Saturday, Sunday, or Public Holidays.
(ii) the performance of shift work including work on Saturdays, Sundays or Public Holidays; and
(iii) the nature of the duties of an employee or class of employees in fulfilling the responsibilities of their office. provided that where the hours of duty are so varied an employee shall not be required to work more than five hours continuously without a break unless agreed in writing between the employee and the employer.
(b) Notwithstanding the above, where it is considered necessary to provide a more economic operation, the employer may authorise the operation of alternative working arrangements in the hospital/health service, or any branch or section thereof. The continuing operation of any alternative working arrangements, so approved, will depend on the employer being satisfied that the efficient functioning of the hospital/health service is being enhanced by its operation. Such alternative working arrangements shall be in accordance with subclause (1)(a) and (d).
Other Working Arrangements. 9.2.1 The Employer may, by agreement with the employee, vary an employee’s ordinary hours of duty observed, so as to make provisions for:
a) the attendance of employees for duty on a Saturday, Sunday, or on a Public Holiday;
b) the performance of shift work including work on Saturdays, Sundays, or on a Public Holiday; or
c) the nature of the duties of an employee or class of employees in fulfilling the responsibilities of their office.
9.2.2 Where the hours of duty are varied pursuant to clause 9.2.1, an employee cannot be required to work more than five (5) hours continuously without taking a work break.
9.2.3 Notwithstanding the above, where it is considered necessary to provide a more economic operation, the Employer may authorise the operation of alternative working arrangements in the agency, or any branch or section thereof.
9.2.4 The continuing operation of any alternative working arrangements, so approved/ authorised/ agreed, will depend on the Employer being satisfied that the efficient functioning of the agency is being enhanced by its operation. Such alternative working arrangements shall be either:
a) the operation of flexible working arrangements as specified in clause 9.3; or
b) the operation of permanent part-time employment as specified in clause 9 - Part-Time Employment of the Award, or
c) such other arrangement as is approved by the Employer.
Other Working Arrangements. 21.1. If an employee is unable to attend work as required the employee will advise the employee’s supervisor, or another authorised person, as soon as possible and as far as practicable, in sufficient time to permit alternative arrangements to be made. The employee shall also advise of the expected duration of the absence and will continue to advise where there are any changes to the expected return to work.
21.2. Employees are required to provide details of their usual telephone number(s) at which they may be contacted for the purpose of notifying them of changes to their roster or working arrangement or for call outs. Procedures in relation to the notification of changes will be in accordance with any rostering principles in place or individual arrangements made between the employer and the employee involved.
21.3. Subject to operational requirements, fatigue management principles, prior consent of the supervisor and the arrangement being cost neutral to the employer, employees may mutually exchange shifts.
21.4. An employee may refuse to work additional hours beyond the ordinary hours or beyond the rostered hours for a shift on a specific occasion due to circumstances where the requirement to work those additional hours would be unreasonable having regard to:
21.4.1. any risk to employee health and safety;
21.4.2. the employee's personal circumstances including any family or carer responsibilities;
21.4.3. the needs of the workplace or the employer;
21.4.4. the notice (if any) given by the employer of the requirement to work those additional hours and by the employee of his / her intention to refuse; and
21.4.5. any other relevant matter.
Other Working Arrangements. 21.1 Notice Required if Unable to Attend Work
21.1.1 If an employee is unable to attend work as required the employee will advise the employee’s supervisor, or another authorised person, within 2 hours of the commencement of the rostered shift to permit alternative arrangements to be made.
21.1.2 Where possible the employee shall also advise of the expected duration of the absence and will continue to advise where there are any changes to the expected return to work.
21.1.3 In circumstances where the minimum notice is not provided each matter will be considered on a case by case basis.
21.2 Employees are required to provide details of their usual telephone number(s) at which they may be contacted for the purpose of notifying them of changes to their roster or working arrangement or for callouts. Procedures in relation to the notification of changes will be in accordance with any rostering principles in place or individual arrangements made between Aurizon and the employee involved.
21.3 Subject to operational requirements, fatigue management principles, prior consent by their supervisor and the arrangement being cost neutral to Aurizon, employees may mutually exchange shifts.
21.4 An employee may refuse to work additional hours beyond the ordinary hours or beyond the rostered hours for a shift on a specific occasion due to circumstances where the requirement to work those additional hours would be unreasonable having regard to:
21.4.1 any risk to the employee’s health and safety;
21.4.2 the employee's personal circumstances including any family or carer responsibilities;
21.4.3 the needs of the workplace or Aurizon;
21.4.4 the notice (if any) given by Aurizon of the requirement to work those additional hours and by the employee of the employee’s intention to refuse; and
21.4.5 any other relevant matter.
Other Working Arrangements. If an employee is unable to attend work as required the employee will advise the employee’s supervisor, or another authorised person, as soon as possible and as far as practicable, in sufficient time to permit alternative arrangements to be made. The employee shall also advise of the expected duration of the absence and will continue to advise where there are any changes to the expected return to work. Employees are required to provide details of their usual telephone number(s) at which they may be contacted for the purpose of notifying them of changes to their roster or working arrangement or for call outs. Procedures in relation to the notification of changes will be in accordance with any rostering principles in place or individual arrangements made between the employer and the employee involved. Subject to operational requirements, fatigue management principles, prior consent of the supervisor and the arrangement being cost neutral to the employer, employees may mutually exchange shifts. An employee may refuse to work additional hours beyond the ordinary hours or beyond the rostered hours for a shift on a specific occasion due to circumstances where the requirement to work those additional hours would be unreasonable having regard to: any risk to employee health and safety; the employee's personal circumstances including any family or carer responsibilities; the needs of the workplace or the employer; the notice (if any) given by the employer of the requirement to work those additional hours and by the employee of his / her intention to refuse; and any other relevant matter.
Other Working Arrangements. All pre-arranged appointments and non-emergency appointments (eg doctor, dentist, legal financial etc) will be taken during the employee’s own time and remain unpaid. Pre-arranged hospital appointments will be taken in accordance with the approved Council policy. Other Workshop-specific requirements (eg hand washing, showering etc) will be adhered to in accordance with the appropriate Fleet Management policy or procedure.
Other Working Arrangements. 3.9.1. Should the provisions of this Agreement restrict or impact upon the terms of working arrangements that have been or can be agreed to by the parties, those working arrangements can be given effect without the need to formally vary this Agreement provided that the terms of those working arrangements are agreed in writing by the parties and any new arrangements agreed shall be implied into the terms of this Agreement.
