AT794071 - Queensland Local Government Officers' Award 1998 [Transitional]
36.1 The parties are committed to modernising the terms of the award so that it provides for more flexible working arrangements, enhances the productivity of respondents, improves the quality of working life, enhances skills and job satisfaction and assists positively in the restructuring process.
36.2 The parties commit themselves to the following principles as part of the Structural Efficiency process:
36.2.1 Acceptance in principle that the new award classification structure will be more suitable for the needs of Local Government, generally more broadly based, take into consideration relevant national minimum benchmark rates, reflect the different skill levels of the tasks to be performed and which shall incorporate the ability for an officer to perform a wider range of duties where appropriate.
36.2.2 The parties will create a genuine career path for officers which allows advancement based on skill/qualification acquisition, use of such skills/qualifications and the requirement to perform functions comprehended by the new classification structure and access to training.
36.2.3 Co-operation in the transition from the old classification structures and definitions to the new structure without creating false expectations or disputation.
36.2.4 A respondent may direct an officer to carry out such duties as are within the limits of the officer's skill, competence and training consistent with the classification structure of this award provided that such duties are not designed to promote de-skilling.
36.2.5 A respondent may direct an officer to carry out such duties and use such tools and equipment as may be required provided that the officer has been properly trained in the use of such tools and equipment.
36.2.6 Any direction issued by a respondent pursuant to provisions (a) and (b) hereof, shall be consistent with the respondent's responsibilities to provide a safe and healthy working environment.
