PART 10 - PRODUCTIVITY AND RETENTION 51
78. COMMITMENT TO RESOURCING
78.1 The parties to this Agreement agree to work together during the life of the Agreement to maintain a high quality working environment for Employees and make efficient use of resources.
78.2 As such, AMSA is committed to adequately resourcing the organisation so it is best positioned to reach the productivity goals outlined in this clause and deliver on the Agreement objectives as outlined in clause 4 of this Agreement.
ATTACHMENT A – JOB
CLASSIFICATION AND ANNUAL SALARY
The remuneration payable to Employees under this Agreement as set out in clause 11 are specified in Table 1, Table 2 and Table 3 below.
TABLE 1 - AMSA Level Classification Employees
AMSA Level 2012 2013 2014
5% 2% 2%
1.1 $44,905 $45,804 $46,720
1.2 $46,253 $47,178 $48,121
1.3 $47,640 $48,593 $49,565
1.4 $49,069 $50,051 $51,052
2.1 $50,823 $51,840 $52,877
2.2 $52,348 $53,395 $54,463
2.3 $53,918 $54,997 $56,097
2.4 $55,536 $56,647 $57,780
2.5 $57,202 $58,346 $59,513
3.1 $57,892 $59,050 $60,231
3.2 $59,629 $60,821 $62,038
3.3 $61,418 $62,646 $63,899
3.4 $63,260 $64,525 $65,816
3.5 $65,158 $66,461 $67,790
4.1 $66,794 $68,130 $69,493
4.2 $68,798 $70,174 $71,577
4.3 $70,862 $72,279 $73,725
4.4 $72,988 $74,447 $75,936
4.5 $75,177 $76,681 $78,215
4.6 $77,433 $78,981 $80,561
* AMSA 6 level has been extended to accommodate former ‘Advisor’ increments (7.1 has become 6.7)
** AMSA Level 8 replaces the existing Maritime Professionals Classification Structure and the Principle Regional Port Marine Surveyor level included in the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Union Collective Agreement 2009-2012
8.1 = Entry Level Principal Advisor and Principle Regional Port Marine Surveyor 8.2 = 12 Months Principal Advisor
8.3 = 24 Months Principal Advisor 8.4 = Section Head
***Progression to an AMSA Level 8.4 is via direct appointment by AMSA
AMSA Level 2012 2013 2014
5% 2% 2%
6.7* $110,571 $112,783 $115,038
7.1* $113,889 $116,166 $118,490
7.2 $117,305 $119,651 $122,044
TABLE 2 – Port Marine Surveyor Classification Employees
AMSA Level 2012 2013 2014
5% 2% 2%
6.7* $110,571 $112,783 $115,038
7.1* $113,889 $116,166 $118,490
7.2 $117,305 $119,651 $122,044
Entry Level Port Marine Surveyor $113,894 $116,171 $118,495
Port Marine Surveyor Level 1 $123,756 $126,231 $128,756
Port Marine Surveyor Level 2 $126,716 $129,250 $131,835
Port Marine Surveyor Level 3 $133,620 $136,292 $139,018
TABLE 3 – Rescue Coordination Centre Classification Employees
Trainee Search and Rescue Officers, Search and Rescue Officers and Senior Search and Rescue Officers - 2012
Classification Base Salary - 5% 36% Shift
Allowance Total Salary*
Training (Entry) $83,795 $0 $83,795
SARO 1 $85,457 $30,765 $116,222
SARO 2 $91,765 $33,035 $124,800
SARO 3 $94,469 $34,009 $128,477
SARO 4 $96,472 $34,730 $131,202
SSARO 5 $112,610 $40,540 $153,150
SSARO 6 $115,927 $41,734 $157,661
SSARO 7 $119,344 $42,964 $162,308
Trainee Search and Rescue Officers, Search and Rescue Officers and Senior Search and Rescue Officers - 2013
Classification Base Salary - 2% 36% Shift
Allowance Total Salary**
Training (Entry) $85,471 $0 $85,471
SARO 1 $87,167 $31,380 $118,547
SARO 2 $93,600 $33,696 $127,296
SARO 3 $96,358 $34,689 $131,047
SARO 4 $98,401 $35,424 $133,826
SSARO 5 $114,863 $41,351 $156,213
SSARO 6 $118,246 $42,569 $160,814
SSARO 7 $121,731 $43,823 $165,554
Trainee Search and Rescue Officers, Search and Rescue Officers and Senior Search and Rescue Officers - 2014
Classification Base Salary - 2%
36% Shift
Allowance Total Salary***
Training (Entry) $87,181 $0 $87,181
SARO 1 $88,910 $32,008 $120,917
SARO 2 $95,472 $34,370 $129,842
SARO 3 $98,285 $35,383 $133,668
SARO 4 $100,369 $36,133 $136,502
SSARO 5 $117,160 $42,178 $159,337
SSARO 6 $120,611 $43,420 $164,031
SSARO 7 $124,166 $44,700 $168,865
RCC Chiefs - 2012
Classification Base Salary - 5% 24% Shift
Allowance Total Salary*
Chief 1 $125,934 $30,224 $156,158
Chief 2 $129,668 $31,120 $160,788
Chief 3 $133,513 $32,043 $165,556
RCC Chiefs - 2013
Classification Base Salary - 2% 24% Shift
Allowance Total Salary**
Chief 1 $128,453 $30,829 $159,281
Chief 2 $132,261 $31,743 $164,004
Chief 3 $136,183 $32,684 $168,867
RCC Chiefs - 2014
Classification Base Salary - 2%
24% Shift
Allowance Total Salary***
Chief 1 $131,022 $31,445 $162,467
Chief 2 $134,906 $32,377 $167,284
Chief 3 $138,907 $33,338 $172,244
Key
*(Base Salary 2012 5% + 36% for SARO & SSARO or 24% for RCC Chief Shift Allowance 2012)
**(Base Salary 2013 2% + 36% for SARO & SSARO or 24% for RCC Chief Shift Allowance 2013)
***(Base Salary 2014 2% + 36% for SARO & SSARO or 24% for RCC Chief Shift Allowance 2014)
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ATTACHMENT B - SALARY AND CAREER PROGRESSION – PORT MARINE SURVEYORS
Operation and Application
1. Principal Regional Port Marine Surveyors (PRPMS) have been integrated into the AMSA Level Classification structure as set out in Attachment A – Table 1 of this Agreement. PRPMS commence at AMSA Level 8.1. Employees will be appointed to the position of PRPMS by the General Manager, Maritime Operations Division.
2. PRPMS are AMSA Employees who possess:
a. Significant relevant industry experience; and
b. A Marine Engineer Class 1 or Master (Unlimited) Certificates of Competency, or c. A relevant Degree (e.g. Naval Architect).
3. The position previously referred to as Senior Port Marine Surveyor Level 4 has been renamed Port Marine Surveyor Level 3 in this Agreement. The classification description is provided within this attachment, at point 12 below.
4. Attachment B will apply to AMSA Employees who possess minimum qualifications of Marine Engineer Class 1 or Master (Unlimited) Certificates of Competency or relevant equivalent Degree (e.g. Naval Architect) whose primary duties are associated with vessel inspections and port state control, examinations, audit, investigations, training and monitoring and enforcement of National and International Regulations.
5. The Port Marine Surveyors classifications and remuneration progression within the classification structure as outlined in Attachment A – Table 2 of this Agreement, are linked to agreed professional development steps.
6. The Parties agree that from Agreement commencement the salaries for Port Marine Surveyor Level 1 in Attachment A – Table 2, have been aggregated to include:
a. AMSA Classification Level 6.2; and
b. Ships Safety Duties and Port Ship Safety Duties allowances.
7. The remuneration set out in Attachment A – Table 2 will be used for all purposes and unless provided for in this Agreement, payment of other work related allowances will not apply.
8. The agreed professional development steps will be subject to review in the event of changes to Regulations or AMSA obligations impacting on the Port Marine Surveyor role. The Parties to this Agreement, including representatives of the Port Marine Surveyors, will consult and agree on any such changes and their implementation and if necessary, in accordance with Part 5 of this Agreement.
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Classification Descriptions
9. Entry Level Port Marine Surveyor - -an AMSA Employee with no prior AMSA service appointed to the position of Port Marine Surveyor.
10. Port Marine Surveyor Level 1 – a Port Marine Surveyor who has completed 12 months satisfactory service with AMSA and who has completed the required familiarisation and training in accordance with the AMSA surveyor training package.
11. Port Marine Surveyor Level 2 – a Port Marine Surveyor who has completed 24 months satisfactory service with AMSA carrying out the duties of a Port Marine Surveyor and who has completed the required training in accordance with the AMSA surveyor training package.
12. Port Marine Surveyor Level 3 – a Port Marine Surveyor who has either:
a. Completed 36 months satisfactory service with AMSA carrying out the duties of a Port Marine Surveyor, having completed the required training in accordance with the AMSA surveyor training package, and who undertakes any two of the following:
i. Appointed examiner;
ii. Appointed ISM Auditor;
iii. Appointed surveyor trainer;
iv. Lead investigator in 2 investigations leading to consideration for referral to CDPP;
v. Casualty Coordinator training including HUET and winching training;
vi. Completion of a significant project at request of the General Manager, Maritime Operations Division which demonstrated an in-depth understanding of legislation/management or the business of AMSA.
b. Completed 72 months service as Port Marine Surveyor, and is appointed to Level 3 by General Manager, Maritime Operations Division. Appointment will be based on a recommendation from their Manager, after demonstrating abilities and capabilities expected of a Level 3 Surveyor (including relieving at a higher level).
13. Progression within the classification structure as set out in Attachment A – Table 2 of this Agreement, is subject to participation in AMSA’s Performance Management Arrangements and receiving an overall rating of “meets expectations” or above.
14. Employees will be advised in writing of their transition to the above classification structure which will apply at Agreement commencement. In the event that a grievance or disagreement arises regarding the appropriate allocation of an Employee to classification level within the classification structure as set out in Attachment A – Table 2, clause 34 of this Agreement may be relied upon to resolve the grievance or disagreement as it arises.
15. An Employee engaged as a Port Marine Surveyor may (subject to this clause and in accordance with relevant AMSA policy) have reasonable personal use of a motor vehicle.
a. Reasonable personal use of the AMSA motor vehicle will be permitted during periods of paid leave not exceeding six (6) weeks in any year. Reasonable personal use during periods of paid leave exceeding six (6) weeks in any year or for periods of unpaid leave is not permitted unless specific authorisation is granted by AMSA.
b. AMSA will incur any expenses for registration, insurance, repairs, maintenance and running costs (including fringe benefits tax) that arise through normal use and fair wear and tear of, and may be payable for, the motor vehicle. The Employee will be required to accurately maintain a motor vehicle logbook for such periods and in such a manner as AMSA may determine.
16. Port Marine Surveyors total annual consolidated hours will not exceed 2145 per annum.
Pilbara Allowance
17. An Employee located in the Pilbara will be entitled to an allowance as listed in Attachment E.
18. A full-time Employee when working in the Pilbara will accrue an additional thirty eight (38) hours of recreation leave for each completed year of service.
19. An Employee located in the Pilbara and their partner and dependents residing with the Employee will be entitled to a return airfare to Perth twice for each completed year of service.
20. In addition, Employees located in the Pilbara will be provided with a house for a nominal annual rental amount and subsidy towards electricity, subject to the employee entering into a tenancy agreement with AMSA.
21. The General Manager may authorise other benefits to staff employed in remote localities.
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ATTACHMENT C - SALARY
AND CAREER PROGRESSION - ADVISORS: MARITIME
PROFESSIONALS
Operation and Application
1. The Maritime Professionals Classification structure has been integrated into the AMSA Level Classification structure as set out in Attachment A of this Agreement. The Advisors classification will commence at an AMSA level 6.4. Principal Advisors will commence at an AMSA level 8.1. Section heads will be classified at AMSA Level 8.4.
Classification Descriptions
2. Advisors are AMSA Employees who possess a relevant maritime qualification including:
a. A Marine Engineer Class 1 or Master (Unlimited) Certificates of Competency, or b. A relevant Degree or experience
3. Principal Advisors are AMSA Employees who possess:
a. Significant relevant industry experience; and
b. A Marine Engineer Class 1 or Master (Unlimited) Certificates of Competency, or c. A relevant Degree (e.g. Naval Architect).
4. Section Heads are Employees who possess the qualifications and experience as set out in section 3 above and are appointed by AMSA to this classification.
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ATTACHMENT D - SALARY
AND CAREER PROGRESSION – SEARCH AND RESCUE
OFFICERS
Coordination Centre Chief (RCC Chief 1 – 3).Classification Descriptions
2. TRAINING SARO (Entry) – An Employee undertaking initial training as a Search and Rescue Officer with the National Search and Rescue School. An Employee at this level may be paid a shift allowance during this training period when working a cyclical roster. An Employee at this level will be required to complete a SARO Assessment Course during on or before their first 18 months of employment with AMSA. Permanent employment beyond this period is based upon the Employee satisfactorily completing the requirements set out as part of the SARO training course.
3. SARO 1 – An Employee assessed as being competent at the final SARO assessment undertaken by the SAR school and is qualified to keep shifts under close supervision.
4. SARO 2 – An Employee who has completed a minimum of 12 months at SARO 1 and is assessed as competent in performing the duties of SARO under minimal supervision.
5. SARO 3 – An Employee who has completed a minimum of 12 months at SARO 2 and is assessed as competent in an extended range of SARO duties under minimal supervision. For the purposes of the AMSA performance management arrangements SARO 3 is regarded as the top of the SARO classification range.
6. SARO 4 – An Employee who has been assessed as competent at the final SMC training assessment undertaken by the SAR school and is qualified to keep shifts as a SMC. The Employee (roster dependent) may undertake shifts in the role of a SSARO and will be eligible for HDA payments during these periods.
7. SSARO 5 – An Employee who has satisfactorily met the requirements of the SSARO role and has been appointed to a permanent SSARO position. This Employee carries out the duties and responsibility of a SAR mission coordinator and supervises staff with assistance from the supervising RCC Chief.
8. SSARO 6 – An Employee who has completed a minimum of 12 months at SSARO 5 and is assessed as competent to fulfil the roles of SSARO with minimal supervision and has taken a portfolio lead as per the RCC requirements. For the purposes of the AMSA performance management arrangements SSARO 6 is regarded as the top of the SSARO classification range.
9. SSARO 7 – An Employee who has completed a minimum of 12 months at SSARO 6 and has been assessed as competent to fulfil the roles of SSARO and has either:
a. Commenced duties as either an acting RCC Chief or SAR School instructor; or b. Successfully completed the RCC Chief Preparation Program.
10. RCC Chief 1 – An Employee who has satisfactorily met all the requirements of the RCC Chief role and has been appointed to a permanent RCC Chief position. This Employee carries out the duties and responsibilities of daily RCC management and maintains competence in the role of SSARO.
11. RCC Chief 2 – An Employee who has completed a minimum of 12 months at RCC Chief 1 and is assessed as competent to fulfil the roles of SSARO and RCC Chief and performs at least one Major exercise in line with the business requirements of Emergency Response.
12. RCC Chief 3 – An Employee who has completed a minimum of 12 months at RCC Chief 2 and is assessed as competent to fulfil the roles of SSARO and RCC Chief and holds a Portfolio that is related to the administration of the Rescue Coordination Centre. This Employee can perform the duties of Acting Manager SAR Operations on request.
RCC Chief Preparation Program
13. Once a SSARO 6 has been identified in his or her Performance Agreement that he or she is at an appropriate level to commence RCC Chief training, the Employee should commence the RCC Chief Preparation Program. This program is a self-paced study program, which includes AMSA internal training as well as training that is provided on a commercial basis. The program is ideally conducted over a period of between 12 and 18 months and is a prerequisite for an Employee moving into the classification of a RCC Chief Level under this Agreement, as set out in Table 3 – Attachment A.
ATTACHMENT E – ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS
Additional payment will be made to an eligible Employee under this Agreement, by way of an allowance. Allowances will increase each year in accordance with the percentage increase applied to an Employees base annual salary as set out in the table below.
* these amounts are annualised payments to be included as part of salary
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Payment
First Aid - Rate 1 $476.70* $486.23* $495.96* Yes
First Aid – Rate 2 $583.80* $595.48* $607.39* Yes
First Aid – Rate 3 $716.10* $730.42* $745.03* Yes
Fire Warden,
Rate 1 $976.50* $996.03* $1,015.95* Yes
Foreign Language –
Rate 2 $1,950.90* $1,989.92* $2,029.72* Yes
On-call Allowance $500.00 per week $510.00 per
week $520.20 per
week Yes
Pilbara Allowance $10,000* $10,200.00* $10,404.00* Yes
Camping Allowance $120.00 per night $122.40 per night $124.85 per
night Yes
Off-Shore (at-sea)
Allowance $120.00 per night $122.40 per night $124.85 per
night Yes
Discretionary
Allowance Variable Variable Variable Variable
Additional Payments - Eligibility Criteria
First Aid
The following qualifications are required for payment of First Aid Allowance at the relevant rate:
Rate 1 – Certificate Standard A
Senior First Aid (Level 2) Certificate of St John Ambulance Australia; or Senior First Aid Certificate of the Australian Red Cross Society; or an equivalent qualification.
Rate 2 – Certificate Standard B
Advanced First Aid (Level 3) Certificate of St John Ambulance Australia; or Australian Red Cross Occupational First Aid Course Certificate; or an equivalent qualification.
Rate 3 – Certificate Standard 3
Occupational First Aid Certificate of St John Ambulance Australia; or an equivalent qualification.
Fire Warden, Health and Safety Representative and Workplace Harassment Officer Allowance
An Employee will be paid an annual allowance as outlined in Attachment E to be paid
fortnightly, if they have been appointed as a Fire Warden, Health and Safety Representative or Workplace Harassment Officer. These appointments will be subject to the Employee:
a. Being nominated and elected if required;
b. Having completed the necessary training course specific to that role; and c. Agreeing to discharge those responsibilities in respect of all other Employees.
Employees may hold more than one appointment, but will only be entitled for payment for one allowance.
A Fire Warden, Health and Safety Representative or Workplace Harassment Officer allowance will count as salary for superannuation purposes.
Foreign Language Allowance
An Employee who possesses a level of language skills or qualifications mentioned in this Attachment is entitled to be paid foreign language allowance at the appropriate rate set out in Attachment E if AMSA determines there is an identifiable and continuing need to provide client or staff services in a language other than English.
The employee is entitled to be paid the foreign language allowance at Rate 1 if:
a. The Employee has passed the Language Aide Test conducted by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI); or
b. The Employee is recognised by NAATI as having a proficiency equivalent to that mentioned in paragraph (a); or
c. The Employee is assessed as being at a level equivalent to the level mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) by an individual or body approved by the CEO; or
d. The Employee is waiting to be assessed by means of an assessment mentioned in paragraph (c), and the Employee’s Supervisor certifies that the Employee uses the language skills to meet operating requirements of the workplace.
The Employee is entitled to be paid the foreign language allowance at Rate 2 if:
a. The Employee is accredited or recognised by NAATI at the Paraprofessional Interpreter level or above; or
b. The Employee is assessed as being at a level equivalent to that level by an individual or body approved by the Secretary.
Discretionary Allowance
The CEO will have a general discretion to authorise allowances not otherwise provided for under this Agreement. These allowances will be payable in such circumstances and on such conditions as the CEO may determine.