AN160068 – Clerks (Unions and Labor Movement) Award 2004
(1) An employee relieving another employee whose principal function as determined by the employer requires the exercise of any one or more of the skill levels set out in a higher grade for a period of not less than one week continuously shall be paid the higher minimum rate appropriate to the position whilst so employed.
(2) If an employee is directed to perform higher duties applicable to a higher grade position on any subsequent occasion within twelve months, the employee shall only have to perform those duties for one working day or more in order to become entitled to the minimum salary of the higher graded position.
(3) An employee who is required to carry out only part of a higher graded position shall be paid at a rate agreed between the employer and employee.
(4) Where an employee, whilst in a higher graded position and in receipt of a higher classification pay commences annual or sick leave, the employee shall receive any payment to which she or he is entitled at the higher classification rate, if the employee has been performing the higher duties for a period in excess of 3 months prior to taking the leave.
(5) Where an employee has been required to carry out the duties of a higher classified position for a continuous period in excess of 12 months, she or he shall be permanently appointed to that position.
