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DOWNER CONNECT AGREEMENT 2004 - 2007

APPENDIX "A"

A1. CLASSIFICATIONS STRUCTURE

A1.1 Occupational/Classification/Levels
This Agreement provides for a classification title incorporating five (6) levels. The title being:
A1.1.1 Employees will be classified into one of the following classification levels which is compatible to the company's needs provided the employee has the appropriate qualifications. Employees will be required to carry out such duties as are within the limits of the employees' skill, competence and training, including work that is incidental or peripheral to the employee's main function.

A1.2 Skills Enhancement Programme Progression
All employees shall have a reasonable opportunity of progressing to a higher classification level. Advancement to a higher level will result from:
* Requirements of the company for skills within the classification levels.
* Capacity of the employee to competently perform the work.
NB: Classification advancement is dependent upon vacancies and the needs of the company. Classifications or wage adjustment is not advanced on a skills acquired basis.

A1.3 Classification Review
This agreement provides for a classification structure which is competency based.
Each employee will have his or her skills recognised on a skills matrix which will be approved by Company Management.
A training plan to fill the skills gap will be developed for employees who do not meet their classification requirements.
Each employee will be required to gain competency in the relevant skills in a reasonably, practical timeframe after appropriate training, given reasonable access to on the job training. Three months will regarded as a reasonable timeframe.
Employees will maintain their current rate unless the employee fails to gain the appropriate competency.
The employee will then commence to be paid under the applicable level to which he or she is competent.

A1.4 Additional Classifications
The Classifications mentioned are not considered to be inclusive of all classifications likely to be used, other classifications may be included from time to time, provided discussion takes place between the relevant Parties to the Agreement.

A2. GENERAL DUTIES, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

A2.1 In addition to the specific skills, qualifications and competencies each classification level of this Agreement requires from relevant employees, all employees will have the ability to carry out and comply with the following:

  • Have a current driver's licence (where necessary).
  • Have relevant WorkCover certificates (where necessary).
  • Be available to work reasonable overtime, including weekends.
  • Be prepared to work shift work.
  • Be able to read and interpret DA plans and road maps etc.
  • Be prepared to take up relevant training programs.
  • Increase awareness and understanding of company and client quality requirements.
  • Increase knowledge of and work in accordance with company and client safety practices and procedures.
  • Use resources effectively to minimise wastage of material.
  • Work efficiently and competently to minimise re-work.
  • Use ordinary hours available to optimise productivity.
  • Be prepared to work independently and/or in a team situation.
  • Always be considerate of others, (i.e. work partners, general public, client).
  • Be protective of company and client vehicles, plant and equipment and associated infrastructure.
  • Be protective of the general environment surrounding work site.
  • Be prepared to carry out work that is incidental or peripheral to main duties/tasks and work with other team members to complete the whole task.
  • Be prepared to increase computer skills, and carry out incidental work associated therewith.
  • Abide by company house rules.

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