Introduction
The TAFE SA Education Staff Enterprise Agreement 2016 is an agreement that was signed on December 21, 2016, between the TAFE South Australia (SA) and the Australian Education Union (AEU). The agreement outlines the rights, responsibilities, and entitlements of TAFE SA’s education staff.
In this article, we’ll look at the key provisions of the TAFE SA Education Staff Enterprise Agreement 2016.
Key Provisions
1. Salary Increase
The agreement provided for a 2.5% increase in salaries from January 1, 2017, and a subsequent 2.5% increase on January 1, 2018.
2. Leave Entitlements
Under the agreement, full-time staff were entitled to 20 days of annual leave, 19 days of personal leave, and two days of cultural leave. Part-time staff received a pro-rata entitlement.
3. Professional Development
The agreement allowed for 17 hours of professional development per year for full-time staff and a pro-rata entitlement for part-time staff. In addition, staff members who undertook professional development were entitled to reimbursement of expenses such as registration fees, travel and accommodation.
4. Workload Management
The agreement provided for a workload management system that aimed to ensure that staff members’ workloads were reasonable and manageable. The system provided for workload assessments, reviews, and adjustments, where necessary.
5. Performance Management
The agreement provided for a performance management system that was based on agreed performance indicators and goals. The system included regular feedback, reviews, and support to help staff members achieve their goals and improve their performance.
6. Job Security
The agreement provided for job security measures, including redeployment, voluntary redundancy, and early retirement schemes in the event of organisational change.
Conclusion
The TAFE SA Education Staff Enterprise Agreement 2016 is an important agreement that outlines the rights, responsibilities, and entitlements of TAFE SA’s education staff. The agreement provides for salary increases, leave entitlements, professional development, workload management, performance management and job security measures. By providing these entitlements and protections, the agreement aims to ensure that TAFE SA can continue to attract and retain highly skilled and motivated education staff.