The SBS Enterprise Agreement 2016: Everything You Need to Know
The SBS Enterprise Agreement 2016 is an agreement between the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) and its employees, which sets out the terms and conditions of employment. This agreement was negotiated between SBS and the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU), and covers a range of employment matters, including pay rates, leave entitlements, and employment conditions.
Let’s take a closer look at what the SBS Enterprise Agreement 2016 entails.
Pay Rates
The SBS Enterprise Agreement 2016 sets out pay rates for SBS employees, with different rates for different categories of employees. The pay rates are based on the Australian Public Service (APS) award system, with adjustments made for SBS-specific factors like industry experience and skill levels.
Under the agreement, employees will receive a pay increase of 2% each year, with the first increase backdated to 1 July 2016.
Leave Entitlements
The SBS Enterprise Agreement 2016 provides employees with a range of leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, and parental leave.
Annual leave is accrued at a rate of 20 days per year, with the option to cash out up to two weeks of leave per year. Personal leave includes sick leave and carer’s leave, and is available to employees when they, or a family member, are ill or have a medical appointment.
Parental leave is available to both male and female employees, and the agreement provides for up to 18 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and up to 2 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers.
Employment Conditions
The SBS Enterprise Agreement 2016 sets out a range of employment conditions, including working hours, flexible work arrangements, and workplace health and safety.
Under the agreement, full-time employees are required to work 37.5 hours per week, with the option of working flexible hours or compressed working weeks. Part-time employees work a proportionate number of hours based on their agreed hours of work.
Employees also have the option of working from home or other locations, subject to the approval of their manager and the requirements of their role.
The agreement also provides for workplace health and safety measures, including safe systems of work and training for employees on health and safety matters.
In Conclusion
The SBS Enterprise Agreement 2016 provides a comprehensive framework for employment at the Special Broadcasting Service, with clear terms and conditions that benefit both employees and the organization. From pay rates to leave entitlements to employment conditions, the agreement provides certainty and stability for SBS employees, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute fully to the success of the organization.