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47.2.3 Employees may choose to be represented by their nominated representative in relation to
the development and implementation of working arrangements under this clause.
47.2.4 The Union will be consulted on proposed arrangements prior to the approval of the
Commissioner.
Division 3 – Remote Locality Employment Conditions
48. Electricity Subsidy for Employees in Remote Localities
48.1 An electricity subsidy will apply to Employees stationed in remote localities as follows:
(a)
(b)
An Employee residing in a dwelling fitted with a dedicated electricity metering device,
and who is required to meet the cost of any charges associated with the provision of
electricity to that dwelling, is entitled to an electricity subsidy in accordance with the
rates specified below, subject to the relevant category of remoteness and the
Employee’s eligibility for the dependent / after hours rate.
The electricity subsidy for the dependent/after-hours rate is payable only where the
Employee:
i. has recognised dependents, being an Employee’s spouse or defacto spouse,
or children under the age of 18, who:
A. reside with the Employee;
B. are not eligible for assistance with electricity costs from any other
source; and
C. are not in receipt of income exceeding the NTPS weekly minimum
adult wage as determined by the Commissioner; or
ii.
is a shift worker, or regularly required to be available for after-hours duty
such as call outs, the frequency of which are such that the Employee is
regularly required to seek rest during daylight hours.
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
The electricity subsidy will be paid fortnightly in addition to salary and will count as
salary for the purpose of taxation and superannuation.
The electricity subsidy will not be paid during periods of leave without pay which do not
count as service.
The electricity subsidy will be paid to part-time Employees on a pro-rata basis.
Only one subsidy is payable per dwelling.
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NTPS NURSES AND MIDWIVES’ 2011-2014 Enterprise Agreement