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GENERAL TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT

Please read the following terms of engagement carefully and indicate your understanding and acceptance where indicated.

1. AVAILABILITY: You will only be considered for work if your Employer is satisfied you have all the necessary requirements for a job, are ready for an immediate start, and contactable at all times to be notified of where and when to start.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

2. PROBATION: A probation period will apply for the first 3 months of your employment. During this time we will assess your progress and performance in the position. During the probation period, 24 hours notice can be given by either party to terminate this agreement.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

3. POSITION (LABOUR): You will be required to perform your onsite duties, and any other duties assigned to you, in regard to your skills, training and experience. You will be required to perform duties at advised locations, or elsewhere as reasonably directed by your Employer. Your employment is based on a part time weekly hire basis to work regular and reasonably predictable hours per week. You will be covered by the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010 and applicable legislation unless advised otherwise.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

3. POSITION (TRADE): You will be required to perform your onsite duties, and any other duties assigned to you, in regard to your skills, training and experience. You will be required to perform duties at advised locations, or elsewhere as reasonably directed by your Employer. If applicable, your employment is based on a casual basis and you will be covered by the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010 and applicable legislation unless advised otherwise.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

4. ORDINARY HOURS OF WORK (LABOUR PAYG ONLY): It is anticipated that you will work at least 8 ordinary hours per week however this may vary in accordance with your availability and workload. These hours may be averaged in accordance with the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010. You may also be required to work reasonable additional hours that are necessary to fulfil your duties or as otherwise required by your Employer. Additional hours of work may also be offered to you and worked under, and in accordance to, a mutually agreed Individual Flexibility Arrangement set out in accordance with Section 7 of the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010 (Award Flexibility).*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

4. REMUNERATION, ALLOWANCES & ENTITLEMENTS (TRADE PAYG ONLY): You will be paid weekly at the relevant award rate in accordance with the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010. Your Employer will make superannuation payments on your behalf (i.e. in addition to your allocated base rate) in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992. You will accumulate and receive any entitlements as defined by the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010 and Fair Work Australia. Any such entitlements will only accrue in accordance with actual time worked by you. You payments will be subject to tax at the relevant rate.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

5. REMUNERATION, ALLOWANCES & ENTITLEMENTS ( LABOUR PAYG ONLY): You will be paid weekly at the relevant award rate in accordance with the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010. Your Employer will make superannuation payments on your behalf (i.e. in addition to your allocated base rate) in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992. You will accumulate and receive any entitlements as defined by the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010 and Fair Work Australia. Any such entitlements will only accrue in accordance with actual time worked by you. You payments will be subject to tax at the relevant rate.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (TRADE ABN ONLY): You may be deemed as an employee dependant on certain factors and you will be notified if so. If you are deemed to be a Business/Independent Contractor then you will be engaged for the provision of contract services, invoice for services and be responsible for relevant insurances and statutory obligations. You accept that the work engagement will last for a specified term, you will provide necessary equipment, be paid on completion of works unless otherwise agreed, and also accept responsibility and liability for any defective or remedial work completed.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

6. WHITE CARD: A valid Construction Induction Card / White Card (and/or appropriate paperwork when advised) must be taken to every site without fail.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

7. TICKETS: Relevant tickets (or appropriate paperwork when advised) must be taken to every site where necessary.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

8. COMMENCEMENT ON NEW SITE: The arrival time to a site on the first day of work for that site is 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the advised standard start time for induction/work.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

9. START TIME: On all days the advised start time (e.g. 7:00am) is the time to start work, it is NOT an arrival time.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

10. DELAYED START: If delayed or absent for ANY reason, you MUST notify BOTH the supervisor and your Employer immediately (Note 24hr line: 03 9017 5948)*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

11. DAYS OFF: Your Employer must be notified of any scheduled days off at least 1 week in advance. No time off is to be scheduled during a project when advised of the duration.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

12. PHONE USE: No telephones to be used during work hours, only on breaks.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

13. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY: You understand and accept that: a. Working under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is strictly prohibited, b. Any criminal activity, including bullying and harassment is strictly prohibited and will be reported immediately, c. You are aware of the basic roles and responsibilities for occupational health and safety, general site safety and duty of care, d. You have an obligation to report hazards immediately, e. You will immediately advise If taking prescription drugs that may influence work health and safety, and f. You will advise of any injury incurred within 24 hours of the injury occurring.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

14. TESTED AND TAGGED TOOLS: ALL power tools must be tested and tagged before being taken on site. If tools are not tested and tagged or tags have expired then your Employer must be immediately notified.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

15. TIMESHEETS: Timesheets can either be completed online or in hard copy. Information such as time worked must be completed in FULL (no field is to be incomplete), hours & minutes to be completed in 15min blocks only and signed on conclusion of each day for one site only. If time is not completed in 15min blocks, it will be rounded down to the nearest 15min block. Timesheet completion including supervisor details is solely your responsibility, not the client’s. If a site supervisor/client representative is not able to sign the timesheet then your Employer must be informed immediately. ANY hardcopy timesheet amendments MUST be initialled by the site supervisor/client representative. Timesheets can be downloaded or provided by your Employer upon request should you not have access to the online timesheet system.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

16. TIMESHEET SUBMISSION: The deadline for online timesheet submission is immediately upon conclusion of your shift. The deadline for hardcopy timesheet submissions is Sunday midnight of the week worked. If an incomplete, illegible and/or late timesheet is submitted then the pay for the hours on that timesheet will be delayed by AT LEAST 5 business days and until the problem is rectified.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

17. CLAIMS AND QUERIES: Any queries or claims related to discrepancies in hours, rates or any other engagement related issue must be raised within 5 business days of the matter occurring. Any queries or claims made after 5 business days will not be recognised and deemed not valid. All claims and queries must be in writing and emailed to your Employer. These details can be obtained from your Employer.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

18. ANYTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY: You must contact the Employer immediately (24 hour hotline: 03 9017 5948) if any of the following occurs: 1. Anything occurs outside of normal procedure while working, 2. The site supervisor/client contact requests you to perform duties outside the normal requirements, 3. You are leaving their designated site for any reason within working hours including if the site supervisor requests you to move to another site or the site supervisor is not on site, 4. There is any incident that you or the client is involved in, whether directly or as a witness, 5. A client representative contacts you directly regarding future work, 6. You are offered employment elsewhere, and 7. You have been advised that they will be finishing on site until further notice.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

19. TERMINATION: Under the Fair Work Act 2009 the employer may terminate your employment at any time by providing you with notice in writing. Should there be a breach of ANY Term of Engagement set out on this letter, your Employer has the right to immediately terminate your employment without recourse. If you wish to terminate your employment you are required to provide your Employer with at least 2 week's notice.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

20. CONFIDENTIALITY: You acknowledge and agree that you will not, during the course of your employment or thereafter, except with the consent of the Employer, as required by law or in the performance of your duties, use or disclose confidential information relating to the business of the Employer, including but not limited to client lists, trade secrets, client details, processes, systems and pricing (rate and/or pay) structures.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

21. OBLIGATIONS TO YOUR EMPLOYER: Overall you will be required to perform all duties to the best of your ability at all times, at your best endeavour promote and protect the interests of your Employer, follow all reasonable and lawful directions given to you including complying with all policies and procedures set out to you at the time of your employment and given to you during the course of your employment.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

22. PROFESSIONALISM: You are considered and treated as a valuable member of the team, and as such are to represent the team in a professional manner at all times. Failure to do this or comply with any policy or term of work may result in the indefinite exclusion from work or immediate termination without recourse.*

I ('Worker') have read, understand and agree to this term.

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