62. High Voltage Availability Operator Duty

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.

62.1 The position of Availability Operator will be rostered between the High Voltage Operators nominated by the University.  The High Voltage Operators so rostered will be in accordance with University Policy and be paid an allowance of $36.70 per week for as long as they remain a part of the roster but will have no entitlement to an additional payment for standing by in accordance with clause 38. 

62.2 Where the Availability Operator is required to use his/her own vehicle to attend a call-out, an allowance for each kilometre travelled will be paid in accordance with the following:

• 45.9 cents per kilometre where the vehicle engine capacity is 1.6 litres or less;
• 54.9 cents per kilometre where the vehicle engine capacity is over 1.6 litres but 2.6 litres or less; or
• 55.8 cents per kilometre where the vehicle engine capacity is over 2.6 litres.

62.3 The Availability Operator will be paid at the applicable overtime rates for all time worked on call-out with a minimum payment of four hours for each call-out and normal ten-hour rest period provisions will apply.