61. High Voltage Operators Licence Allowance

This Part 3 only applies to the following categories of Trades and Services Staff: Carpenters; Electricians; Fitters; Oiler/Greasers; Painters; Plant Attendants; Plumbers; Store Attendants (as defined under clause 3); and Trade Assistants

Those staff are entitled to the provisions in this Part 3, in addition to the conditions in Parts 1 and 2. Where provisions in this Part 3 are inconsistent with Parts 1and/or 2, the provisions in this Part will prevail to the extent of any inconsistency.

The University will nominate Electricians to act as High Voltage Operators on an on-going basis and will provide training to gain a High Voltage Operators Licence.  High Voltage Operators are required, if available, to respond to emergency calls outside normal working hours.

A staff member required to hold and act on a High Voltage Operator's Licence, will be paid an allowance of $5.00 per day for each day worked or on High Voltage Availability Operator Duty.