Queensland Rail Administrative Professional and Technical Enterprise Agreement 2020: What You Need to Know

The Queensland Rail Administrative Professional and Technical Enterprise Agreement 2020 is a new agreement that was negotiated between Queensland Rail and the unions that represent its administrative, professional, and technical employees. It covers over 2000 employees in a wide range of roles, from train schedulers to engineers.

The agreement was negotiated over several months and came into effect on 15 June 2020. It sets out the terms and conditions of employment for the covered employees for the next three years.

Here are some of the key features of the agreement:

Pay and Benefits

Under the agreement, employees will receive pay rises of 2.5% per year for three years. This is in line with the Queensland Government`s wages policy. In addition, employees will receive a one-off payment of $1500, which will be made in the first pay period after the agreement comes into effect.

Employees will also receive other benefits, such as increased superannuation contributions, improved leave entitlements, and the ability to purchase additional annual leave.

Flexible Work Arrangements

Flexibility is a key feature of the agreement. Employees will be able to choose from a range of flexible work arrangements, such as working from home or varying their start and finish times. This is intended to help employees balance their work and home responsibilities.

Career Development

The agreement also includes provisions for career development. Queensland Rail will provide training and development opportunities for employees, including opportunities to upskill and progress in their careers. There will also be opportunities for employees to move between different roles within Queensland Rail.

Health and Safety

The agreement includes provisions for health and safety. Queensland Rail will ensure that its workplaces are safe and healthy, and will provide employees with the necessary equipment and training to do their jobs safely.

Dispute Resolution

The agreement includes a dispute resolution process, which is intended to resolve disputes quickly and effectively. If an employee has a dispute with Queensland Rail, they will be able to raise the issue with their manager or a union representative. If the dispute cannot be resolved at this level, it will be referred to an independent mediator.

In conclusion, the Queensland Rail Administrative Professional and Technical Enterprise Agreement 2020 is a comprehensive agreement that covers a wide range of employees. It provides pay rises, flexible work arrangements, career development opportunities, and provisions for health and safety. It is a positive step forward for Queensland Rail and its employees.