Advice Sheets

TAFE: Individual disputes

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Summary: The following information relates to the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2018. There is a clear progression of stages where an individual has a dispute that cannot be resolved. In most cases the first stage will suffice. Stage 1: Discussion Any individual dispute in relation to the agreement requires a teacher to take genuine steps to resolve the matter with their employer first. This is done in the following steps: Speak to your AEU sub-branch rep for support. Notify your immediate supervisor in writing and ask them to resolve the issue e.g. application for…

TAFE: Hours of work

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Summary: The following information relates to the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2018. Attendance Teachers are required to attend their work location for up to 30 hours per week for up to 42 weeks per year. A teacher can agree to attend beyond these limits. An employer may request that an employee attend their work location in a non-attendance period for up to 5 days a year for the following purposes: attending professional development provided by the employer to complete urgent audit compliance duties required by the regulator (provided that 48 hours’ notice is given…

HSR or HSO?

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Summary: What is the difference between a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) and a Health and Safety Officer (HSO)? Health and Safety Representative Health and Safety Officer Elected by members of the Designated Work Group Nominated by the Principal/Manager Represents all members of the Designated Work Group Represents the employer Has a major role to play in bringing health and safety issues to the attention of the employer Is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, i.e. for…

Schools: What is a meeting?

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Summary: Under the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022, ordinary hours of work for full-time employees require attendance for 38 hours per week and may be required to:attend two meetings adjacent to the school day, whichcannot be more than an hour each (unless otherwise agreed using the consultative provisions of the agreement).Meetings may also occur during the seven hour day, so long as all other entitlements are met. For example:the 30+8 model one daily lunch break free from assigned duties of 30 minutes between the hours of 11.30am and 2.30pm.Where a meeting is scheduled…