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STAFF NEGOTIATIONS
DRAFT CLAUSE AS AT 22 AUGUST 2016
Without Prejudice
13 PROBATION
1.1 Staff Members employed on a fixed term contract, Curtin Research Contract or
continuing contract will be subject to probation as follows:
Probation Period
3 years service
By agreement, up to 3
years service
Fixed Term
Academic Staff Members less than
12 months
Academic Staff members 12 months
or greater (Levels A D)
Academic Staff Members Level E
Curtin English Academic Staff
members
Professional and General Staff
Members
General Staff Members appointed to
trades positions
6 months
6 months
3 months
Probation Period
Extended probation
Up to 12 months, as
agreed between the
University and the Staff
Member
Up to 12 months, as
agreed between the
University and the Staff
Member
3 months
3 months
3 months
Extended probation
6 months
3 months
12 months
6 months
12 months or by
agreement up to 3 years
12 months or lesser
period
6 months
3 months
6 months
3 months
3 months
3 months
1.2
A Probationary Period may be extended provided that the Staff Member is notified
in writing of the reason for the extension not less than 10 working days prior to the
conclusion of the initial Probationary Period.
1.3
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b)
Without Prejudice
a Staff Member on probation will be advised of any adverse material about
the Staff Member that the University intends to take into account in a
decision to terminate the employment; and
the University will give the Staff Member the opportunity to respond within 10
working days of receipt of the advice.
1.4
1.5
1.6
a Staff Member with less than 6 months service not less than 1 week written
notice or payment in lieu of notice; and
d)
a Staff Member with 6 months or more service not less than 4 weeks written
notice or payment in lieu of notice.
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Revision
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Date
14/07/2016
18/08/16
22/08/16
Author
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AM
Update
Tabled Bargaining Team 19/07/16
Tabled Bargaining Group 18/08/16
Tabled Bargaining Group 22/08/16
Audience
Bargaining Group
Bargaining Group
Bargaining Group
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