Common use of Seniors Allowance Clause in Contracts

Seniors Allowance. This clause does not apply to Dental Assistants employed by DHSV or Ballarat Health Service. 43.1 An Employee who is appointed as a Senior will have their classification preceded by the word Senior and will be paid an allowance of 10 per cent of the base rate payable for their classification pursuant to Schedule 2C. 43.2 Appointment to a position preceded by the word Senior will only be made where the work performed by such Employee represents a net addition to the work value of the substantive role in a similar area or areas. Indicia of a new addition to work value may include: (a) the performance of additional duties or functions; (b) the assignment of a special project; or (c) an increased emphasis on the performance of core functions already undertaken by Employees in the relevant classification. 43.3 A net addition to the work value of the substantive role of an Employee would be characterised by the following: (a) the additional functions or duties are a regular and ongoing requirement; and (b) experience in the role commensurate with this clause, coupled with on the job training where provided by the Employer; and (c) the necessity for additional training in a particular aspect of the role above that which is required to fulfil the role of an Employee employed in a similar area(s); and (d) a greater level of judgement is required from the Employee, whereby he or she is capable of making independent decisions to a degree not generally expected of an Employee employed in a similar area(s); and (e) a higher degree of accountability is expected for work undertaken, such that the Employee is clearly performing at a level above that of his or her peers employed in a similar area(s) by the Employer. 43.4 The Seniors Allowance will be additional to any other allowance to which the Employee is entitled under the Agreement.