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1 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTa permanent staff member and shall be dismissed as such an staff member by theDirector-General.1.1.2.4 Proof of Name and AgeProof of name and age must be submitted by providing a birth certificate or extract of abirth certificate. If the staff member’s name is not that on the birth certificate, thenevidence of change of name must be supplied e.g. marriage certificate, statutorydeclaration or deed poll.In general, only birth certificates are acceptable as proof of name and age for purposes ofpermanent appointment. Alternative proof of name and age may be accepted, subject tothe Department being satisfied that it is the best possible evidence obtainable in theindividual circumstances.The following documents may be regarded as acceptable alternative proof of name andage:a) certificate of baptism or other evidence of similar religious ceremony;b) certificate of entry in religious records e.g. family or parish register;c) certificate of Australian citizenship (naturalisation certificate) individual or parental; ord) passport.In circumstances where no other proof of name and age is available, a statutorydeclaration may be accepted.1.1.2.5 Proof of Experience and/or Qualifications for Commencing Rate of Pay PurposesThe Director-General has authority to approve the commencing rate of pay for any personbeing appointed to a school administrative and support staff classification. Allappointments are generally made at the minimum rate of pay for the classificationconcerned, however, a person may apply to have relevant prior experience recognisedfor the purpose of determining a higher commencing rate of pay.The Director-General may approve the appointment of a person above the minimum rateof pay having regard to:a) the applicant’s skills, experience and qualifications;b) the rate of pay required to attract the applicant; andc) the remuneration of existing staff performing similar work.Requests for a commencing rate of pay above the minimum for the classification must besupported by evidence of the skills, experience or qualifications that are being claimed asrelevant. Evidence could include a statement of service from past employers, references,certified copies of any qualifications obtained or a statutory declaration.1.1.2.6 Medical Assessment or ExaminationAll permanent staff members must be found fit to carry out the duties of the position to beeligible for confirmation of permanent appointment. Fitness to carry out duties includesthe ability to carry out those duties without endangering the health and safety of theHandbook for non teaching staff in schools January 2009 Page 1 - 2
1 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTpublic, of other persons employed within the Department and of the person concerned.The health assessment is to be in the form considered necessary by the Director-Generalwhich may include (but is not limited to) any one or more to the following:a) a declaration (which may be a statutory declaration if required) by the applicantconcerning any illness, disability or condition of which the person is aware that mightmake the person unfit to carry out the duties of the position;b) a medical examination by a medical practitioner approved by the Director-General;c) an examination by a medical practitioner, an optometrist or other appropriatelyqualified health care professional, approved by the Director-General, of a particularaspect of the person's health likely to detrimentally affect the person's capacity tocarry out the duties of the position.The medical examination is conducted by HealthQuest, or a nominated doctor who actsas an agent of HealthQuest. Advice regarding arrangements for the medical examinationwill be sent to the staff member by HealthQuest.Where a staff member fails the medical examination for permanent appointment, the staffmember may appeal against the decision to the HealthQuest Appeals Committee. SeeMedical Appeals Section 1.1.2.7 for details.Staff members located in country centres who are required to travel to another centre formedical examination in connection with permanent appointment may be:a) granted special leave to cover the time they are necessarily absent from duty;b) issued with a first class rail warrant, or if so desired, they may use their private motorvehicle (subject to prior approval) and be paid a vehicle allowance in accordance withthe specified journey rate, subject to the allowance not exceeding the cost of first classrail travel; andc) reimbursed meal and accommodation expenses incurred while absent from theirheadquarters, provided that the amount reimbursed does not exceed the allowancesprescribed under clause 17 Travelling Compensation of the Crown Employees(School Administrative and Support Staff) Award (see Section 1.7). Staff membersincurring expenses above the prescribed allowances must support claims withreceipts.1.1.2.7 Medical AppealsA HealthQuest Appeals Committee has been established to consider appeals againstcertain medical assessments made by HealthQuest.HealthQuest will advise staff members if they are eligible to lodge an appeal.Appeals must be lodged with the Appeals Secretariat within 21 days of the date the staffmember is notified of the medical assessment. See Chapter 10 for contact details.1.1.2.8 Probationary ServiceIf a person has been appointed on probation, the Director-General may, following anHandbook for non teaching staff in schools January 2009 Page 1 - 3
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CONTENTSOccupational Health and Saf
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RATES OF PAY AND ALLOWANCES7.1 PAYM
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CONTENTSSuperannuation9.3.5 SASS CO
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APPENDICES10 APPENDICES10.1 REGIONA
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