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Workplace Relations Briefing Session - Australian Workplace Agreements
1.5 hour
| Target group: | Human Resources Advisors |
| Group size: | Maximum of 25 |
| Level 1 program: | Suitable for all staff working as human resource advisors |
| Schedule: |
| Date: | To be advised |
| Time: | To be advised |
| Venue: | To be advised |
| Apply by: | To be advised |
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| Cost: |
Nill - Monash staff only
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| Catering: | A light lunch will be provided |
| To apply: | On-line application form |
Overview
In accordance with the Commonwealth Government's Higher Education Workplace Relations Requirements, the University must offer Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) to all staff by 31 August 2006. This session is designed to brief Human Resources Advisors about the upcoming round of AWA offers and provide them with information about the processes should they receive inquiries from staff about AWAs.
Intended Outcomes
It is intended that at the end of this session Human Resources advisors will have an understanding of the University's procedures for offering AWAs.
Course Content
- What is an AWA?
- Why is the University offering AWAs?
- What happens if a staff member wants to sign an AWA?
- What changes about a staff member's terms and conditions of employment if they decide to sign an AWA?
- What if a staff member wants to negotiate the terms of their AWA?
- Who is authorised to negotiate an AWA on behalf of the University?
- What is the length of an AWA?
- AWAs and the University Enterprise Agreements.
- Where to go for further information
Learning Approach
The session will provide opportunities for participants to raise issues of interest and/or concern for discussion and clarification. Practical case studies will be used to underpin the knowledge and skills that are referred to throughout the program.
Handouts
A comprehensive set of notes containing copies of relevant guidelines will be provided.
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