Appendix A - Classifications and Gradings
Grade Classification
1
General hand: greaser and cleaner, yardperson, vehicle washer and detailer, motor
driver's assistant/furniture removers' assistant
Loader - other than freight forwarder
Courier - foot or bicycle
2
Loader - freight forwarder
Tow motor driver
Driver of a rigid vehicle (including a motor cycle) not exceeding 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle
mass (GVM)
3
Driver of a fork-lift up to and including 5 tonnes lifting capacity
Driver of a two-axle rigid vehicle on any other rigid vehicle exceeding 4.5 tonnes, but not
exceeding 13.9 tonnes GVM unless by special permit or registration such vehicle may be
up to 15 tonnes GVM
Driver of a concrete mixer up to and including 2 cubic metre bowl
Distribution facility employee level 1
4
Driver of a three-axle rigid vehicle exceeding 13.9 tonnes GVM
Driver oil tractor
Radio operator
Driver of fork-lift with a lifting capacity in excess of 5 tonnes and up to and including 10
tonnes lifting capacity
Weighbridge attendant
Driver of a straddle truck
Driver of a concrete mixer over 2 cubic metre bowl and up to 4.9 cubic metre bowl
Crane chaser / dogger
Distribution facility employee level 2
5
Driver of a fork-lift with a lifting capacity in excess of 10 tonnes and up to 34 tonnes
Driver of a rigid vehicle with four or more axles and a GVM exceeding 13.9 tonnes
Driver of a rigid vehicle and heavy trailer combination with 3 axles and a gross
combination mass (GCM) of 22.4 tonnes or less
Driver of an articulated vehicle with 3 axles and a GCM of 22.4 tonnes or less
Driver a concrete mixer with 5 cubic metre bowl and over
6
Driver of a rigid vehicle and a heavy trailer combination with more than 3 axles and a
GCM greater than 22.4 tonnes
Driver of a mobile crane lifting up to and including 25 tonnes
Driver of an articulated vehicle with more than 3 axles and a GCM greater than 22.4
tonnes
Driver of a low loader with a GCM up to and including 43 tonnes
Driver of a fork-lift with a lifting capacity over 34 tonnes
Transport Rigger
7
Driver of a double articulated vehicle up to and including 53.4 tonnes GCM - including
B-Doubles
Driver of a low loader (as defined) with a GCM exceeding 43 tonnes
When driving a low loader for each additional complete tonne over 43 tonnes GCM an
extra $0.95 (as part of the weekly rate for all purposes) shall be payable
Provided that no load shall exceed the limit prescribed by or under any State or Territory
Act
Distribution facility employee level 3
8
Driver of a mobile crane with a lifting capacity in excess 25 tonnes and up to 50 tonnes
Driver of a rigid vehicle and trailer(s) or double articulated vehicle exceeding 53.4 tonnes
GCM including B-Doubles
Driver of multi-axle platform trailing equipment with a carrying capacity up to and
including 70 tonnes capacity
9
Driver of a mobile crane with a lifting capacity in excess 50 tonnes
Driver of a gantry crane
Driver of a rigid vehicle with trailer combinations or articulated vehicle with trailer
combinations exceeding 94 tonnes GCM
Distribution facility employee level 4
10
Driver of a multi-axle platform trailing equipment with a carrying capacity in excess of 70
tonnes and up to and including 100 tonnes or each additional 10 tonnes or part thereof
in excess of 100 tonnes an extra 2.18% of the standard rate (as part of the weekly wage
rate for all purposes) up to 150 tonnes shall be payable
For each additional 10 tonnes or part thereof in excess of 150 tonnes an extra 2.09% of
the standard rate (as part of the weekly wage rate for all purposes) up to 200 tonnes
shall be payable
For work performed in excess of 200 tonnes and up to 300 tonnes an additional payment
of 2.04% of the standard rate day (as part of the weekly wage rate for all purposes) to be
added to the 200 tonnes rate
Appendix B - Supported Wage System
1 Supported Wage System
1.1 This appendix defines the conditions which
will apply to employees who because of
the effects of a disability are eligible for a
supported wage under the terms of this
Agreement.
1.2 In this appendix:
approved assessor means a person
accredited by the management unit
established by the Commonwealth under
the supported wage system to perform
assessments of an individual's productive
capacity within the supported wage
system
assessment instrument means the tool
provided for under the supported wage
system that records the assessment of
the productive capacity of the person to
be employed under the supported wage
system
disability support pension means
the Commonwealth pension scheme to
provide income security for persons with
a disability as provided under the Social
Security Act 1991, as amended from time
to time, or any successor to that scheme
relevant wage means the minimum wage
prescribed in this Agreement for the class
of work for which an employee is engaged
supported wage system means the
Commonwealth Government system to
promote employment for people who
cannot work at full award wages because
of a disability, as documented in the
Supported Wage System Handbook. The
Handbook is available from the following
website: www.jobaccess.gov.au
SWS wage assessment agreement
means the document in the form required
by the Department of Education,
Employment and Workplace Relations
that records the employee's productive
capacity and agreed wage rate
1.3 Eligibility criteria
1.3.1 Employees covered by this appendix
will be those who are unable to perform
the range of duties to the competence
level required within the class of work for
which the employee is engaged under
this Agreement, because of the effects of
a disability on their productive capacity
and who meet the impairment criteria for
receipt of a disability support pension.
1.3.2 This appendix does not apply to any
existing employee who has a claim
against the Company which is subject to
the provisions of workers' compensation
legislation or any provision of this
Agreement relating to the rehabilitation of
employees who are injured in the course of
their employment.
1.4 Supported wage rates
1.4.1 Employees to whom this appendix applies
shall be paid the applicable percentage
of the relevant rate of pay prescribed by
this Agreement according to the following
schedule:
1.4.3 Where a person's assessed capacity is
10%, they shall receive a high degree of
assistance and support.
1.5 Assessment of capacity
1.5.1 For the purpose of establishing the
percentage of the Agreement rate, the
productive capacity of the employee
will be assessed in accordance with the
Supported Wage System by an approved
assessor, having consulted the Company
and the employee and, if the employee
so desires, a union which the employee is
eligible to join.
1.5.2 All assessments made under this schedule
must be documented in an SWS wage
assessment agreement, and retained by
the Company as a time and wages record
in accordance with the Act.
1.6 Lodgment of SWS wage assessment agreement
1.6.1 All SWS wage assessment agreements
under the conditions of this appendix,
including the appropriate percentage
of the relevant wage to be paid to
the employee, shall be lodged by the
Company with the Fair Work Commission.
1.6.2 All SWS wage assessment agreements
shall be agreed and signed by the
employee and employer parties to the
assessment. Where a union which has an
interest in the Agreement is not a party
to the assessment, the assessment will
be referred by the Fair Work Commission
to the union by certified mail and the
agreement will take effect unless an
objection is notified to the Fair Work
Commission within 10 working days.
1.7 Review of assessment
The assessment of the applicable
percentage should be subject to annual
or more frequent review on the basis of a
reasonable request for such a review. The
process of review shall be in accordance
with the procedures for assessing capacity
under the supported wage system.
1.8 Other terms and conditions of employment
Where an assessment has been made,
the applicable percentage shall apply to
the relevant wage rate only. Employees
covered by the provisions of the appendix
will be entitled to the same terms and
conditions of employment as other
employees covered by this Agreement
paid on a pro rata basis.
1.9 Workplace adjustment
An employer wishing to employ a person
under the provisions of this appendix shall
take reasonable steps to make changes in
the workplace to enhance the employee's
capacity to do the job. Changes may
involve redesign of job duties, working time
arrangements and work organisation in
consultation with other employees in the
area.
1.10 Trial period
1.10.1 In order for an adequate assessment of
the employee's capacity to be made, the
Company may employ a person under the
provisions of this appendix for a trial period
not exceeding 12 weeks, except that in
some cases additional work adjustment
time (not exceeding four weeks) may be
needed.
1.10.2 During that trial period the assessment
of capacity shall be undertaken and the
percentage of the relevant wage rate for a
continuing employment relationship shall
be determined.
1.10.3 The minimum amount payable to the
employee during the trial period shall be
no less than $73 per week.
1.10.4 Work trials should include induction or
training as appropriate to the job being
trialled.
1.10.5 Where the Company and employee wish
to establish a continuing employment
relationship following the completion
of the trial period, a further contract of
employment shall be entered into based
on the outcome of assessment under
clause 1.5 of this appendix.
Appendix C - Victoria/Tasmania
1.1 Application of this Appendix
1.1.1 This appendix sets out terms and
conditions which apply only to those
employees covered by this Agreement who
are employed in the States of Victoria and
Tasmania.
1.1.2 In the event of any inconsistency between
this appendix and the terms of the main
body of the Agreement set out above, the
terms of this appendix shall prevail to the
extent of the inconsistency.
Employees shall receive the following rates of pay
for the duration of this Agreement:
1.2 Wage rates and casual loading
1.2.1 Casual employees shall receive a casual
loading of 25 per cent.
1.2.2 The provisions set out in Appendix B
dealing with the supported wages system
shall apply.
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES (Hourly Rates)
1.2.4 For those employees who are required
to drive two-axle rigid vehicles exceeding
13.9 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM) and
6.1 metres in length, they shall be paid
at Grade 4 rates. Any future vehicles
purchased with specifications that fall
within this category will be offered to
drivers in order of seniority within the Bulk
Fleet.
1.2.5 All RDO Drivers will be paid at the level of
Grade 4.
1.2.6 All Driver Trainers will be paid at least at
the level of Grade 4 and those who are in
possession of a valid Heavy Combination
Licence will be paid at the level of Grade 6.
1.2.7 All Dock Clerks will be paid at the level of
Grade 4.
1.2.8 Casual employees are paid a minimum of
4 hours per day. PM Shift Casuals are paid
on an ordinary `spread of hours' basis and
as such shift penalties do not apply.
1.2.9 All casual employee superannuation
payments include overtime hours worked
up to 7.6 hours per day due to them being
paid the spread of hours in lieu of shift
penalties.
1.3 Team Leaders
1.3.1 Those who perform a Team Leader
function will receive a Team Leader
allowance as set out in this Appendix. This
allowance will also be paid pro-rata to
any employee acting as a Team Leader in
times of absenteeism.
1.3.2 Team Leaders will be appointed by the
Branch Manager upon recommendation
by the Operations Manager and are
responsible for the orderly and efficient
operation of their team. They will assist
managers in the induction training,
conduct team meetings and provide
feedback to Teams regarding the
achievement of key objectives. They are
responsible for maintaining standards and
leading their teams to achieve company
objectives. Team Leaders are not expected
to appraise or counsel employees.
1.3.3 Where a Team Leader is called upon to
perform managerial duties of a manager
who is absent from work on leave, the
Team Leader will be paid an allowance of
$231.72 per week or $46.34 per day. This
allowance will be increased during the life
of this Agreement in line with the wage
increases set out in clause 34.
1.3.4 The Team Leader allowance set out in this
Appendix will be increased during the life
of this Agreement in line with the wage
increases set out in clause 34.
1.4 Allowances
1.4.1 Employees shall receive the following
allowances under this Agreement:
1.4.2 With the exception of the Team Leader
allowance, any increases in the minimum
Award rates for the allowances set out
above will be passed on as and when
they happen.
1.5 Rostered days off
Where an employee decides to have
rostered days off paid out, they will be
paid out at 1.5 times the relevant ordinary
time hourly rate, and the RDO accruals will
be reduced accordingly. Payout will occur
in the next available pay week.
1.6 Long service leave
1.6.1 It has been agreed by the parties that pro-
rata entitlement will apply to employees
after seven (7) years' continuous
employment, not ten (10) years. This
means that pro-rata Long Service Leave
will be paid on termination after seven (7)
years' continuous service.
1.6.2 All other Long Service Leave entitlements
remain as per the relevant Long Service
Leave legislation applying in the States of
Victoria and Tasmania as amended from
time to time.
1.7 Ratio of casual employment
1.7.1 Further to clause 27.7 of the Agreement,
it is agreed that the current ratio of casual
employees to the total number of directly
hired employees in Victoria and Tasmania
is 3:1.
1.7.2 In accordance with clause 27.7 of the
Agreement, this 3:1 ratio will be discussed
and may be varied by local agreement
at the relevant Yard Committee meetings
during the life of this Agreement.
1.8 TWU delegates' training leave
TWU delegate representatives in Victoria
and Tasmania are entitled to take a
maximum amount of 77 days delegates'
leave per annum in accordance with clause
23 of this Agreement.
1.1 Application of this Appendix
1.1.1 This appendix sets out terms and
conditions which apply only to those
employees covered by this Agreement who
are employed in the State of Queensland.
1.1.2 In the event of any inconsistency between
this appendix and the terms of the main
body of the Agreement set out above, the
terms of this appendix shall prevail to the
extent of the inconsistency.
1.2 Definitions
The following definition applies:
1.3 Wage rates and casual loading
1.3.1 Casual employees shall receive a casual
loading of 25 per cent.
1.3.2 Employees shall receive the following rates
of pay for the duration of this Agreement:
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES (Hourly Rates)
1.3.3 The provisions set out in Appendix B
dealing with the supported wages system
shall apply.
1.4 Allowances
1.4.1 Employees shall receive the following
allowances under this Agreement:
1.4.2 With the exception of the Leading Hand/
Team Leader allowance and Team Captain
allowance, any increases in the minimum
Award rates for the allowances set out
above will be passed on as and when
they happen.
1.4.3 Leading Hands/Team Leaders will be paid
an allowance per week as set out in the
table above.
1.4.4 Team Captains will be paid a Team
Captain allowance per week as set out in
the table above.
1.4.5 Both Leading Hands/Team Leaders and
Team Captains will be appointed by the
Branch Manager upon recommendation
by the Operations Manager and are
responsible for the orderly and efficient
operation of their team. They will assist
managers in the induction training,
conduct team meetings and provide
feedback to Teams regarding the
achievement of key objectives. They are
responsible for maintaining standards and
leading their teams to achieve company
objectives. Leading Hands/Team Leaders
and Team Captains are not expected to
appraise or counsel employees.
1.4.6 An employee whose principal location
of employment is the Mackay Branch of
the Company is entitled to payment of a
district allowance in the amount set out
in this Appendix/Allowance table as per
clause 1.4.
1.4.7 The Leading Hand/Team Leader allowance
set out in this Appendix will be increased
during the life of this Agreement in line with
the wage increases set out in clause 34.
1.5 Rostered days off
1.5.1 The parties agree that where applicable
RDO's taken by the Employees will be
taken on a flexible roster system as
approved by the Branch/Operations
Manager or Supervisor.
1.5.2 The parties agree that the current
practices relating to the taking of RDO's
where applicable will remain unchanged
during the life of this Agreement.
1.5.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of clause
50 - Overtime of this Agreement, in the
event that an RDO has been approved
and rostered but the Company requests
the employee to attend work, the parties
agree that such work performed on this
particular day will be paid at the rate of
time and one half for hours usually paid
at normal rates. After this period the next
two hours worked will be paid at the rate
of time and a half and any time thereafter
will be paid at the rate of double time.
1.6 Long service leave
1.6.1 It has been agreed by the parties that pro-
rata entitlement will apply to employees
after seven (7) years' continuous
employment not ten (10) years. This means
that pro-rata Long Service Leave will be
paid on termination after seven (7) years'
continuous service.
1.6.2 Notwithstanding the above, if the
employee is terminated for serious
misconduct after seven (7) years and
before ten (10) years continuous service,
the decision to pay the employee's pro-
rata entitlement is at the Company's
discretion.
1.6.3 All other Long Service Leave entitlements
remain as per the relevant Long Service
Leave legislation applying in the State
of Queensland as amended from time to
time, with the exception of the above.
1.6.4 Long service leave entitlements may be
paid out by written agreement of the
Company and an individual employee.
Long service leave cannot be cashed
out in advance of it being credited to the
employee. Cashed out long service leave
will be paid at the rate of pay that the
employee receives at the time when the
election is made.
1.7 Protection of entitlements
The Company will provide an auditors
report every six (6) months to certify
that the company's financial situation is
adequate to meet its obligation regarding
employee entitlements. The auditors
report will verify:
1.7.1 Net tangible assets as a multiple of
accrued entitlements including notional
redundancy provisions.
1.7.2 Profit before tax exceeds accrued
entitlements including notional
redundancy provisions.
1.7.3 The financial position of the company to
meet its obligations.
1.7.4 The completed auditors report will be
posted onto a noticeboard every six
(6) months, directly after the audit is
completed.
1.7.5 Leave is reserved to discuss alternative
arrangements during the life of this
Agreement with the consent of both
parties.
1.8 Security of employment
1.8.1 The Company acknowledges the interests
of the Employees and the Union in
ensuring that the employment of the
employees is secure and that employees'
terms and conditions of employment are
maintained and, over time, improved.
1.8.2 To this end the Company:
1.9 Ratio of casual employment
1.9.1 Further to clause 27.7 of the Agreement, it
is agreed that the current ratio of casual
employees to the total number of directly
hired employees in Queensland is 3:1
1.9.2 In accordance with clause 27.7 of the
Agreement, this 3:1 ratio will be discussed
and may be varied by local agreement
at the relevant Yard Committee meetings
during the life of this Agreement.
1.10 TWU delegates' training leave
TWU delegate representatives in
Queensland are entitled to take a
maximum amount of 83 days delegates'
leave per annum in accordance with clause
23 of this Agreement.
Appendix E - South Australia/ Northern Territory
1.1 Application of this Appendix
1.1.1 This appendix sets out terms and
conditions which apply only to those
employees covered by this Agreement
who are employed in the State of South
Australia and the Northern Territory.
1.1.2 In the event of any inconsistency between
this appendix and the terms of the main
body of the Agreement set out above, the
terms of this appendix shall prevail to the
extent of the inconsistency.
1.2 Wage rates and casual loading
1.2.1 Casual employees shall receive a casual
loading of 25 per cent.
1.2.2 Employees shall receive the following rates
of pay for the duration of this Agreement:
Full-time employees (Hourly Rates)
1.2.3 The provisions set out in Appendix B dealing with the supported wages system
shall apply.
1.3 Allowances
1.3.1 Employees shall receive the following
allowances under this Agreement:
1.3.3 Those who perform a Team Leader function
will receive a Team Leader allowance as
set out in the table above. An allowance of
$30 per day is to be paid pro-rata to any
employee acting as a Team Leader in times
of absenteeism.
1.3.4 Team Leaders will be appointed by the
Branch Manager upon recommendation by
the Operations Manager and are responsible
for the orderly and efficient operation of
their team. They will assist managers in the
induction training, conduct team meetings
and provide feedback to Teams regarding
the achievement of key objectives. They are
responsible for maintaining standards and
leading their teams to achieve company
objectives. Team Leaders are not expected
to appraise or counsel employees.
1.4 Start Times
1.4.1 It is recognised that in line with business
needs, split shifting of casual employees
will be required on a daily basis.
1.4.2 Both parties agree to consider split
shifting for casual and permanent part
time employees during productivity
and flexibility discussions. This does not
preclude employees already working
permanent full time positions in the freight
handling division.
1.5 Security of employment
1.5.1 The Company acknowledges the interests
of the Employees and the Union in
ensuring that the employment of the
employees is secure and that employees'
terms and conditions of employment are
maintained and, over time, improved.
1.5.2 To this end the Company:
1.6 Income protection
1.6.1 The Company shall ensure that all its
employees shall be covered by a Sickness
and Accident Income Protection Plan
("the Plan"), as agreed by the parties.
The Company shall make contributions
on behalf of its employees in the amount
specified by the Plan (which shall not
exceed 1.6% of the employee's gross
remuneration).
1.6.2 Notwithstanding clause 1.6.1 above,
employees who are eligible to be covered
by the plan may elect as a branch by
majority agreements to receive the
benefits of the plan. After majority
agreement to implement the plan,
employees will contribute the amount
specified in clause 1.6.1.
1.6.3 Income Protection will only apply to
employees paid directly by the Company
and will not apply to employees of labour
hire agencies and/or contractors.
1.6.4 Summary of the income protection
insurance is outlined as follows:
1.6.4.1 Star Track Express Pty Limited & Star
Track Retail Pty Limited in South Australia
& the Northern Territory has agreed to
process Sickness and Accident Insurance
as detailed in this appendix, on behalf
of the employees. The insurance will be
underwritten by an underwriter approved
by a majority of employees. The Company
reserves the right to choose a different
Insurance Company if required. The
following is a summary of the terms and
conditions of the insurance.
Employee is
Covered:
Benefit:
Cover:
Benefits and
Compensation:
Weekly Benefit
Period:
Policy Exclusions:
Aggregate Limit of
Liability
1.6.4.2 The summary of income protection
insurance outlined in this Agreement must
be read in conjunction with the full terms
and conditions of the Group Personal Injury
& Sickness Insurance provided by the
insurer. A member insurance manual will
be distributed to every current employee
and consequence employees who join the
Company. This will entail a full copy of the
policy wording together with the claims
procedure.
1.7 Ratio of casual employment
1.7.1 Further to clause 27.7 of the Agreement, it
is agreed that the current ratio of casual
employees to the total number of directly
hired employees in South Australia and the
Northern Territory is 2.5:1.
1.7.2 In accordance with clause 27.7 of the
Agreement, this 2.5:1 ratio will be
discussed and may be varied by local
agreement at the relevant Yard Committee
meetings during the life of this Agreement.
1.8 TWU delegates' training leave
TWU delegate representatives in South
Australia and the Northern Territory are
entitled to take a maximum amount of
42 days delegates' leave per annum
in accordance with clause 23 of this
Agreement.
Appendix F - Western Australia
1.1 Application of this Appendix
1.1.1 This appendix sets out terms and
conditions which apply only to those
employees covered by this Agreement
who are employed in the State of Western
Australia.
1.1.2 In the event of any inconsistency between
this appendix and the terms of the main
body of the Agreement set out above, the
terms of this appendix shall prevail to the
extent of the inconsistency.
1.2 Wage rates and casual loading
1.2.1 Casual employees shall receive a casual
loading of 22.5 per cent in recognition that
employees in Western Australia receive an
additional district allowance.
1.2.2 Employees shall receive the following rates
of pay for the duration of this Agreement:
Full-time employees (Hourly Rates)
1.2.3 The provisions set out in Appendix B
dealing with the supported wages system
shall apply.
1.3 Allowances
1.3.1 Employees shall receive the following
allowances under this Agreement:
1.3.2 With the exception of the Team Leader
allowance, any increases in the minimum
Award rates for the allowances set out
above will be passed on as and when
they happen.
1.3.3 Those who perform a Team Leader
function will receive a Team Leader
allowance as set out in this appendix.
This allowance will also be paid pro-rata to
any employee acting as a Team Leader in
times of absenteeism.
1.3.4 Team Leaders will be appointed by the
Branch Manager upon recommendation
by the Operations Manager and are
responsible for the orderly and efficient
operation of their team. They will assist
managers in the induction training,
conduct team meetings and provide
feedback to employees regarding the
achievement of key objectives. They are
responsible for maintaining standards
and leading their teams to achieve
company objectives. Leading Hands
are not expected to appraise or counsel
employees.
1.4 Start Times
Road Team Employees agree that normal
hours will be varied on Wednesdays and
applicable Thursdays to commence at 8.30
am depending on volume. This is not to
affect Air Courier Employees whose normal
spread of hours remains unchanged.
1.5 Rostered days off
1.5.1 All parties agree that RDO's will not
be taken on Monday's, Tuesday's or
Friday's unless there are exceptional
circumstances. In these instances as
much notice as possible is to be provided
and applications will be assessed by the
Operations Manager and submitted to the
Branch Manager for approval.
1.5.2 The parties agree that a maximum of 5
RDO's can be accrued and paid out by the
end of the year.
1.5.3 The parties to this Agreement
acknowledge and agree that RDO's
shall not apply to any new employees
engaged after the commencement of
this Agreement. However, this shall not
affect RDO arrangements applying to
existing employees engaged prior to the
commencement of this Agreement.
1.6 Shift work
1.6.1 In addition to the provisions of clause 47 -
Shift Work of this Agreement:
1.6.1.1 early morning shift means a shift which
commences at 3.00am or later, but finishes
at or before 4.00pm;
1.6.1.2 For ordinary hours shiftworkers must be
paid as follows:
1.7 Meal money
After 2 or more hours worked following
the end of a shift meal money of $21.90
is to be paid. This amount replaces the
amounts prescribed in Clauses 49.2 and
49.3 of this Agreement.
1.8 Security of employment
1.8.1 The Company acknowledges the interests
of the Employees and the Union in
ensuring that the employment of the
employees is secure and that employees'
terms and conditions of employment are
maintained and, over time, improved.
1.8.2 To this end the Company:
1.9 Income protection
1.9.1 All employees covered by this Agreement
shall be covered by an approved sickness
and accident income protection plan (the
plan) as agreed by the parties for the life
of this Agreement. The Company shall
make contributions to the agreed plan on
behalf of its employees.
1.9.2 Income protection for casuals will apply
after a 3 month qualifying period of
employment. Income protection will only
apply to casuals paid and engaged
directly by the Company.
1.9.3 The premium of 1.4% (that is, 1.4% of the
employee's gross remuneration) is capped
for the life of this Agreement.
1.10 Outside hire labour
1.10.1 Further to clause 27.7 of the Agreement,
it is agreed that the ratio of outside
hire casual labour to the total number
of directly hired employees in Western
Australia is to be of 3:1 for drivers, and 1:1
for freight handling employees.
1.10.2 In accordance with clause 27.7 of the
Agreement, the above ratios will be
discussed and may be varied by local
agreement at the relevant Yard Committee
meetings during the life of this Agreement.
1.11 TWU delegates' training leave
TWU delegate representatives in Western
Australia are entitled to take a maximum
amount of 48 days delegates' leave per
annum in accordance with clause 23 of
this Agreement.
1.12 Western Australia district allowance
An employee covered by this Agreement
in Western Australia shall be entitled to
payment of a district allowance per week
(inclusive of superannuation in accordance
with the relevant federal legislation) in
accordance with the amounts specified in
clause 1.3 (Allowance Table).
Appendix G - Australian Air Express redundancy provisions
1.1 Definition
(a) Redundancy occurs when the company
has made a definite decision that it
no longer wishes the job the employee
has been doing to be done by anyone
and this is not due to the ordinary and
customary turnover of labour.
1.2 Transfer to Lower Paid Duties
(a) Where an employee is transferred
to lower paid duties by reason of
redundancy the same period of
notice of transfer must be given
as the employee would have been
entitled to if the employment had
been terminated, and the company
may at its option, make payment in
lieu thereof of an amount equal to the
difference between the former ordinary
time rate of pay and the new lower
ordinary time rates for the number of
weeks of notice still owing.
1.3 Period of Notice
(a) The Company will provide the
maximum notice possible to employees
where the Company is to initiate a
redundancy program. In lieu of the
period of notice prescribed in clause 33
an employee with at least one year's
completed service with the company
whose employment is terminated
by reason of redundancy shall be
given4 weeks notice or payment in lieu
thereof.
Assessed Prescribed
Capacity Agreement Rate
10% 10%
20% 20%
30% 30%
40% 40%
50% 50%
60% 60%
70% 70%
80% 80%
90% 90%
1.4.2 Provided that the minimum amount
payable shall be not less than $73 per
week.
GRADE CURRENT
1 Apr 2013 1 July 2014 1 July 2015 1 July 2016
2 $22.81476 $23.49920 $24.20418 $24.93031
3 $23.27434 $23.97257 $24.69174 $25.43250
4 $23.96050 $24.67932 $25.41970 $26.18229
6 $24.87378 $25.62000 $26.38860 $27.18025
7 $25.33227 $26.09224 $26.87501 $27.68126
CASUAL EMPLOYEES
(hourly rate inclusive of casual loading)
GRADE CURRENT
1 Apr 2013 1 July 2014 1 July 2015 1 July 2016
2 $28.51843 $29.37400 $30.25522 $31.16288
3 $29.09292 $29.96571 $30.86468 $31.79062
4 $29.95063 $30.84915 $31.77462 $32.72786
6 $31.09223 $32.02500 $32.98575 $33.97532
7 $31.66534 $32.61530 $33.59376 $34.60157
Brief Description Amount $
Team Leader $130.33 per week
Travelling Allowance
Clause 39 $30.33 per day
First Aid Allowance
Clause 41 $10.37 per week
Meal Allowance Clause 50 -
Permanent employee $13.52
Meal Allowance Clause 50 -
Casual employee $13.52
GRADE CURRENT
1 Apr 2013 1 July 2014 1 July 2015 1 July 2016
2 $22.81476 $23.49920 $24.20418 $24.93031
3 $23.27434 $23.97257 $24.69174 $25.43250
4 $23.96050 $24.67932 $25.41970 $26.18229
6 $24.87378 $25.62000 $26.38860 $27.18025
7 $25.33227 $26.09224 $26.87501 $27.68126
CASUAL EMPLOYEES
(hourly rate inclusive of casual loading)
GRADE CURRENT
1 Apr 2013 1 July 2014 1 July 2015 1 July 2016
2 $28.51843 $29.37400 $30.25522 $31.16288
3 $29.09292 $29.96571 $30.86468 $31.79062
4 $29.95063 $30.84915 $31.77462 $32.72786
6 $31.09223 $32.02500 $32.98575 $33.97532
7 $31.66534 $32.61530 $33.59376 $34.60157
Brief Description Amount $
Leading Hand/Team Leader $130.33 per week
Team Captain $65.16 per week
Travelling Allowance
Clause 39 $30.33 per day
First Aid Allowance
Clause 41 $10.37 per week
Meal Allowance Clause 50 -
Permanent employee $13.52
Meal Allowance Clause 50 -
Casual employee $13.52
Mackay District Allowance -
Permanent Employees $50 per week
Mackay District Allowance -
Casual Employees $1.32 per hour
(up to and including
38 hour per week)
GRADE CURRENT
1 Apr 2013 1 July 2014 1 July 2015 1 July 2016
2 $22.48609 $23.16067 $23.85549 $24.57116
3 $22.93957 $23.62776 $24.33659 $25.06669
4 $23.61573 $24.32421 $25.05393 $25.80555
6 $24.51528 $25.25074 $26.00826 $26.78851
Casual employees (hourly rate inclusive of casual loading)
GRADE CURRENT
1 Apr 2013 1 July 2014 1 July 2015 1 July 2016
2 $28.10761 $28.95084 $29.81936 $30.71394
3 $28.67447 $29.53470 $30.42075 $31.33337
4 $29.51967 $30.40526 $31.31742 $32.25694
Brief Description Amount $
Team Leader $111.40 per week
Travelling Allowance
Clause 39 $30.33 per day
First Aid Allowance
Clause 41 $10.37 per week
Meal Allowance Clause 50 -
Permanent employee $13.52
Meal Allowance Clause 50 -
Casual employee $13.52
Driver Trainer $30 per day
Relief Driver Grade 6 rate of pay
1.3.2 With the exception of the Team Leader
allowance, any increases in the minimum
Award rates for the allowances set out
above will be passed on as and when
they happen.
24 hours per day / 7 days per week, including during any journey to and from
work.
90% of income - as defined or $1,500 per week whichever is lesser. (Including
overtime, allowances, travel allowance, tea moneys and shift loading)
(Based on the income the previous twelve months or for the period employed if
less than twelve months)
Benefits specified below will be paid if an Insured Person suffers Injury or
Sickness (as applicable) during the Policy Period. The terms "injury" and
"sickness" are defined in the policy.
Capital benefit
(resulting from injury only)
Weekly injury or
sickness benefit
- 90% of income
Injury Assistance Benefit
Additional benefits include rehabilitation assistance and return to work
assistance
60 to 65 years - 52 weeks
65 years - No Cover
Elimination Period:
Territorial Limits:
World Wide
This policy shall not apply to any Event directly caused by or resulting from:
1) War, hostilities, warlike operations, invasion, civil war, riot, rebellion,
insurrection, revolution, overthrow of government, military power, explosion of
war weapons, utilization of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons, terrorist
activity
2) Person injured being a pilot or crew member of any aircraft or engaging in any
aerial activity except as a passenger in any properly licensed aircraft.
3) Deliberately self-inflicted injury
4) Sickness arising out of pregnancy, childbirth or miscarriage for the first
calendar year from the date of commencement of the medical treatment by a
legally qualified medical person
5) Sexually transmitted disease, AIDS or HIV
6) Resulting from any pre-existing sickness or injury
7) Insured person being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or having
a blood alcohol content over the prescribed legal limit or being under the
influence drugs, when driving or operating any motor vehicle.
8) Neurosis, psychoneurosis, psychosis, mental, emotional, depression, stress,
or anxiety disease or disorder
9) Insured person being a motor cycle rider unlicensed, learner or probationary.
A rider whilst the motor cycle is being ridden on other than bitumen or
concrete. A rider of any motor cycle on a race track
10) Resulting from ionising radiation or contamination by radioactivity from
any nuclear fuel or from any nuclear wastefrom the combustion of nuclear fuel.
The radioactive, toxic, explosive or other hazardous properties of any explosive
nuclear assembly or nuclear component thereof In addition to the above
Exclusions, other Provisions and Conditions in the policy affected the cover
provided.
a) $5,000,000 (except as provided under (b))
b) $5,000,000 (relating directly to air travel in aircraft whose flights are not
conducted in accordance with fixed schedules to and from fixed terminals over
established-routes)
GRADE CURRENT
1 Apr 2013 1 July 2014 1 July 2015 1 July 2016
2 $22.81483 $23.49927 $24.20425 $24.93038
3 $23.27501 $23.97326 $24.69246 $25.43324
4 $23.96028 $24.67909 $25.41946 $26.18205
6 $24.87400 $25.62022 $26.38883 $27.18050
Casual employees (hourly rate inclusive of casual loading)
GRADE CURRENT
1 Apr 2013 1 July 2014 1 July 2015 1 July 2016
2 $27.94816 $28.78660 $29.65020 $30.53971
3 $28.51189 $29.36725 $30.24826 $31.15571
4 $29.35134 $30.23188 $31.13884 $32.07300
Brief Description Amount $
Team Leader $111.40 per week
Travelling Allowance
Clause 39 $30.33 per day
First Aid Allowance
Clause 41 $10.37 per week
Meal Allowance Clause 50 -
Permanent employee $13.52
Meal Allowance Clause 50 -
Casual employee $13.52
WA District Allowance -
Permanent Employees $50 per week
WA District Allowance -
Casual Employees $1.32 per hour
(up to and including
38 hours per week)
Shift % of the ordinary time rate
Early morning shift 117.5
(b) For the purposes of this clause
employee means a person who has
been employed on a full-time or part-
time basis for a period of one year
or more.
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