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As members are aware, a number of improvements to wages and conditions were achieved in the most recent round of enterprise bargaining with Ambulance Victoria (AV).

Classification Structure

Introduction of additional increments to the current classification structure at Year 6 and Year 9 (for those that were capped at Year 3) and Year 9 (for those that were previously capped at Year 6):

ALS classification and MICA classification

• • From the date of the first pay increase, introduction of Year 9 increment which will have a percentage increase on the Year 6 aggregated base rate of pay to be phased in as follows:
    • from the date of the first pay increase, 2%, (already in effect);
    • from the date of the second pay increase, nil (being aggregate of 2% increase across the first pay increase and second pay increase);
    • from the date of the third pay increase, 0.75% (being aggregate of 2.75% increase across the first pay increase, second pay increase and third pay increase);
    • from the date of the fourth pay increase, 0.55% (being aggregate of 3.3% increase across the first pay increase, second pay increase, third pay increase and fourth pay increase).

Introduction of a new ALS Modern Classification Structure and MICA Modern Classification Structure with associated transition of employees into the new structures as follows:

• From the date of the first pay increase under the Proposed EA, employees with nine (9) years’ experience or more as an ALS or MICA Paramedic will convert to the Year 9 classification as part of the introduction of the additional Year 9 increment structure; (already in effect).
• From the date of the second pay increase under the Proposed EA, employees up to nine years’ experience will transition into the new structure with annual progression, which will be subject to commitment provided by the employees to ongoing mentorship and development, including by completing clinical development requirements, to the corresponding classification level;
• From the date of the third pay increase under the Proposed EA, a “Fast Track” option will be introduced which will be available to select employees that undertake Clinical Instructor qualifications.

Senior Team Manager MICA and Senior Team Manager ALS (including Regional Capability Development/Enhancement Co-Ordinator, Emergency Management Planning Co-ordinator, Community Engagement Co-ordinator)

• From the date of the first pay increase:
  • the Year 1 rate of pay will receive an uplift to the annual aggregated base rate of pay of $2,107 (Uplifted Yr 1 STM Rate of Pay);
  • the Year 3 rate of pay will receive an uplift to the annual aggregated base rate of pay of $2,107 (Uplifted Yr 3 STM Rate of Pay);

and the 2% increase will apply to the Uplifted Yr 1 STM Rate of Pay and Uplifted Yr 3 STM Rate of Pay. (already in effect).

• From the date of the first pay increase, the introduction of Year 6 increment, which will have a percentage increase from the Uplifted Yr 3 STM Rate of Pay of 2%. (already in effect).
• From the date of the second pay increase, the introduction of a Year 9 increment, which will have percentage increase from the Year 6 increment to be phased in-as follows:
  • from the date of the second pay increase, 2%;
  • from the date of the third pay increase, 0.75% (being aggregate of 2.75% increase across the second pay increase and third pay increase);
  • from the date of the fourth pay increase, 0.55% (being aggregate of 3.3% increase across the second pay increase, third pay increase and fourth pay increase).

Communication Centre Clinicians

• From the date of the first pay increase:
  • the Year 1 rate of pay will receive an uplift to the annual aggregated base rate of pay of $9,745 (Uplifted Yr 1 Clinician Rate of Pay);
  • the Year 3 rate of pay will receive an uplift to the annual aggregated base rate of pay of $9,745 (Uplifted Yr 3 Clinician Rate of Pay);

and the 2% increase will apply to the Uplifted Yr 1 Clinician Rate of Pay and Uplifted Yr 3 Clinician Rate of Pay. (already in effect).

• From the date of the first pay increase, the introduction of a Year 6 increment, which will have a percentage increase from the Uplifted Yr 3 Clinician Rate of Pay of 2%, (already in effect);
• From the date of the second pay increase, the introduction of a Year 9 increment, which will have a percentage increase from the Year 6 increment to be phased in as follows:
  • from the date of the second pay increase, 2%;
  • from the date of the third pay increase, 0.75% (being aggregate of 2.75% increase across the second pay increase and third pay increase);
  • from the date of the fourth pay increase, 0.55% (being aggregate of 3.3% increase across the second pay increase, third pay increase and fourth pay increase).

Clinical Support Officers that perform a dual function as Clinician and CSO at a Communications Centre

• From date of the first pay increase:
  • the Year 1 rate of pay will receive an uplift to the annual aggregated base rate of pay of $3,670 (Uplifted Yr 1 CSO Rate of Pay);
  • the Year 3 rate of pay will receive an uplift to the annual aggregated base rate of pay of $3,670 (Uplifted Yr 3 CSO Rate of Pay);

and the 2% increase will apply to the Uplifted Yr 1 CSO Rate of Pay and Uplifted Yr 3 CSO Rate of Pay, (already in effect);

• From the date of the first pay increase, the introduction of a Year 6 increment, which will have a percentage increase from the Uplifted Yr 3 CSO Rate of Pay of 2%, (already in effect);
• From the date of the second pay increase, the introduction of a Year 9 increment, which will have a percentage increase from the Year 6 increment to be phased in as follows:
  • from the date of the second pay increase, 2%;
  • from the date of the third pay increase, 0.75% (being aggregate of 2.75% increase across the second pay increase and third pay increase);
  • from the date of the fourth pay increase, 0.55% (being aggregate of 3.3% increase across the second pay increase, third pay increase and fourth pay increase).

For all other classifications subject to the introduction of an additional Year 9 increment only (i.e. Flight Paramedic ALS, Flight Paramedic Educator ALS, RSTP ALS, RSTP MICA, Referral Service Care Plan Coordinator)

• Introduction of Year 9 increment, which will have a percentage increase on the Year 6 aggregated base rate of pay to be phased-in as follows:
  • from the date of the first pay increase, 2%, (already in effect);
  • from the date of the second pay increase, nil (being aggregate of 2% increase across the first pay increase and second pay increase;
  • from the date of the third pay increase, 0.75% (being aggregate of 2.75% across the second pay increase and third pay increase);
  • from the date of the fourth pay increase, 0.55% (being aggregate of 3.3% across the second pay increase, third pay increase and fourth pay increase).

For all other classifications subject to both introduction of an additional Year 6 and Year 9 increments (i.e. Clinic Transport Communications Officer, CTO, PTO, ATA, PCSC, MICA Flight Paramedic, MFP Paramedic Educator, Flight Coordinator, Team Manager, Paramedic Educator, Clinical Support Officer, Referral Service Team Leader, CSP, Duty Manager, Resource Officer, Senior Resourcing Officer, Resource Planning Officer)

• From the date of the first pay increase, introduction of a Year 6 increment, which will have a percentage increase on the aggregated base rate of pay of 2% from the Year 3 increment. (already in effect).
• From the date of the second pay increase, introduction of a Year 9 increment, which will have a percentage increase on the aggregated base rate of pay from the Year 6 increment to be phased-in as follows:
  • from the date of the second pay increase, 2%;
  • from the date of the third pay increase, 0.75% (being aggregate of 2.75% across first pay increase, second pay increase and third pay increase);
  • from the date of the fourth pay increase, 0.55% (being aggregate of 3.3% across the second pay increase, third pay increase and fourth pay increase).
• From the date of the first pay increase under the Proposed EA, permanently appointed Flight Coordinators, Communication Support Paramedics (CSP), Clinic Transport Communications Officer and Referral Service Triage Practitioner (RSTP) are to have the Communication Centre Allowance incorporated into their aggregated base rate of pay. (already in effect).

Fleet Maintenance Officers

• Fleet Maintenance Officers and Fleet Services Officers continue to be paid in accordance with the pay structure that was introduced by AV in October 2018 (pay parity with Logistic Support Officers), which will be reflected in the Proposed EA and the increases of 2% will be applied to those rates. This arrangement delivers higher increases to FMO and FSOs than otherwise provided.