Enterprise Agreement 2011-14 - Department of Climate Change

Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency – Enterprise Agreement 2011-14
PART B - OUR WORKPLACE
11. Workplace culture
11.1. DCCEE is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and a workplace that is free from
discrimination and harassment.
11.2. In DCCEE, our commitment to workplace diversity ensures that we value and respect our
differences and that our workplace is fair, accessible, flexible and inclusive and free from
discrimination, bullying and harassment. By drawing on a wide range of points of view, we
can work to our full potential in achieving DCCEE’s business goals.
11.3. During the life of this agreement the Department will implement strategies in support of the
Government objectives to increase workplace participation rates of indigenous persons,
people with a disability and other minority groups.
12. Health and wellbeing
12.1. DCCEE will provide a program of health activities for employees. Employees are encouraged
to participate in the activities which are promoted.
12.2. DCCEE will ensure a confidential, professional counselling service is available to help
employees resolve personal or work related problems. Details will be made available to
employees on the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
13. Support for carers
13.1. DCCEE will reimburse reasonable, unavoidable, additional costs associated with the care of a
family member or dependent where an employee is required to travel away from his or her
normal work location for business purposes or is directed to work outside his or her normal
pattern of hours. The employee must advise his or her supervisor in advance that costs may
be incurred. This provision may also cover costs associated with alternative care for pet
accommodations incurred as a direct consequence of travel or official duties.
14. Learning and development
14.1. DCCEE recognises the importance of a comprehensive development strategy for all
employees and managers that:
o develops and supports professional and technical expertise;
o supports organisational priorities,
o provides a range of learning and development mechanisms consistently available to
support the development of employees to meet the priority capabilities, skills and
knowledge identified in their performance agreements; and
o recognises and supports relevant studies through studies assistance.
14.2. DCCEE provides numerous capability development opportunities for employees including:
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