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AVA helping you become part of your profession
Debbie NeutzeAVA National Strategy and Services Manager
An award is an enforceable document containing
minimum terms and conditions of employment
what is an award
?
what is covered by the award ?
Hours of work
Public holidays
Minimum wagesSuperannuatio
n
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Allowances
Termination
What’s the difference between
part-time, full-time and casual?
Full time: average of 38 hours a week
Part-time : less than 38 hours per week on a regular basis(entitled to pro-rata per full time employee)
Casual –irregular hours (entitled to 25% loading but no leave and other entitlements)
What are the minimum wages I
must be paid?The veterinary award classifies vets based on their level of experience, need for supervision and competency
Level 1A is from graduation up to no more than 6 months
Normal duties may require the supervision of more experienced veterinarian.
Classification Minimum annual salary Minimum hourly rate
$ $
Level 1A42,637 21.58
Level 1B44,982 22.76
Level 248,599 24.59
Level 353,392 27.02
Level 460,309 30.52
This is for a 38 hour week NOT a 45 hour
CURRENT MINIMUM WAGES
What leave am I entitled to?
Annual Leave 4 weeks leave and with a 17.5% loading
Personal or carer’s leave 10 days paid and 2 days unpaid carer’s leave as required
Study leave 1 week paid leave for each year completed. Must pay course registration fee
Compassionate leave 2 days as required.
Also community service
leave
What about Public Holidays?That one is complicated!
It is reasonable to be expected to work a public holidayYou should get a day off in lieu, an extra days annual leave or an additional day’s payIf you are full time but the public holiday falls on a weekday that you are rostered off, you are entitled to an alternative day off, or additional day’s pay or extra days annual leave
Termination of my
employment
Probation period up to 6 months
One months notice required by both employee and
employer
Redundancy
How about superannuation
payments?Paid on top of minimum wage
Presently 9%
Increases announcedJune 2013 9.25%June 2014 9.5%June 2015 10.0%June 2016 10.5%June 2017 11.00%June 2018 11.5%June 2019 12.0%
ON-CALL DUTYMinimum $35.73 per night on call
If called back relevant hourly rate for such duty as minimum
AVA recommends 50% of the professional fee (if higher)
What other allowances are I am entitled to?If you are on call
the practice needs to supply
or pay for a communication
system
If you have a uniform you
are entitled to a laundry
allowance
Travel expenses if you have to use our own
vehicle
What are the other legal responsibilities of my employer
Pay employees for all hours worked. (Offering goods/services instead of pay is prohibited)
Pay correct wages & issue payslips. (Paying 'Cash in hand‘ without taking tax out is against taxation law)
Provide safe working conditions and environment
Reimburse employee’s expenses
Remit tax and superannuation
What are the other legal responsibilities of my employer
Not to unduly influence, pressure or coerce an employee
Avoid Adverse action against employees for exercising a workplace right or because they do, or don't belong to an industrial association or do, or don't engage in certain industrial activity.
Terminate employees lawfully related to inherent requirements of the position concerned (not on discriminatory grounds)
So do I have any legal responsibilities as an employee?Obey lawful instructions
treat the employer with respect (in return for respect given by the employer)
confidentiality in dealing with certain work-related information
work in good faith on behalf of the employer's interests
honesty in dealing with employer's money and property
So do I have any legal responsibilities as an employee?an obligation to report OHS incidents and breaches to employer
(in certain cases) a restriction on a current or former employee competing (in business) against the employer or former employer; and
to provide appropriate notice when the decision to resign has been made
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) believes that the profession is responsible for the integration of new graduates into practice. Veterinary graduates should be given professional support and opportunities for improving their knowledge and practical skills in order to achieve acceptable levels of competency.
AVA policy on employing recent graduates
AVA guidelines for employing recent graduateswritten employment contract
induction of new graduates into the practice
adequate trainingin the OHS policies and
proceduresof the practice
working hours should be reasonable
a positive attitude to the employment of a new graduate
adequate nursing
assistance
adequate supervision
opportunities for discussion of cases
encourage attendance at continuing education courses and conferences
regular staff meetings
Generally, there are no restrictions to the content or form of an employment contract.
The acceptance of a contract/offer may also be represented by the conduct of the employee E.g. the shake of a hand, verbal arrangement and/or the turning up to work on first day.
The presence of deception, mistakes or duress can result in the contract becoming unenforceable
Tell me about the employment
contracts
Contracts of employment are important and generally act to formally determine the employment rights and obligations between the employer and the employee, including terms and conditions like wages, hours, type of work, employment status, start date and many others being prescribed.
Tell me about the employment
contracts
• Don’t hesitate to negotiate. Now is the time to ask for what you want. Your negotiation position will be weaker once you are employed.
• Don’t sign “template” contracts – make sure the contract addresses your particular situation
Tell me about the employment
contracts
Make sure you understand all aspects of a contract before signing it
Don’t enter an employment agreement based on a handshake. Get everything in writing
Don’t sign a contract if your not comfortable with the employer
Tell me about the employment
contracts
Are there regular staff meetings? Who attends? When held?
Are there opportunities to discuss cases?
Are there adequate nursing levels – will you have an experienced nurse working with you at all times?
Are they receptive to new ideas from new graduates?
Are all veterinarians involved in continuing education?
Questions you should ask?
When will I be expected to be able to work without another experienced veterinarian at the practice to assist you if needed? (3-6 months)
Once working alone, will there be someone available on the phone for advice at all times, and if so for how long? (12 months)
Questions you should ask?
Powerpoint document title
“I think you should support your industry and that’s what I’m doing
by having a membership”
AVA recent graduate research and membership plan
Should I ask them to pay for my AVA
membership? YES!
At present 15% of practice pay for their recent graduates to be AVA members
As a recent graduate the AVA gives you a 50% concession - $350 which only needs to be paid June 30th
The practice can claim back the GST
The practice has to pay for you to attend a conference each year, the member concession that they will receive will cover the membership fee
RSPCA NSW now pays for AVA, ASAVA and another SIG membership for all their employees
Graduates value their membership the same whether they pay or the practice pays
Last words of AVA wisdomConcentrate on the joys of
being a veterinarian – celebrate and tell others
about the good things you do, use mistakes to learn from not to beat yourself
up.