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The Victorian Ambulance Union (VAU) understands that today Ambulance Victoria (AV) provided a briefing to members regarding a proposed restructure of the Operational Communications at THOSECC and BALSECC.

Members are advised to be aware of their rights under Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2024.

15. IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGE

15.1 Where AV is intending to:

• restructure the workplace, introduce new technology, change existing work  practices, or otherwise introduce a major workplace change that is likely to have a significant effect on the employees; or
• introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of the employees,

AV will advise the affected employees and their Employee Representative/s (where applicable), of the intended changes as soon as practicable after the proposal has been made.

15.2 AV will advise the affected employees and their Employee Representative/s of the likely effects on the employees’ working conditions and responsibilities. The Employer will advise of the rationale and intended benefits of any change.

15.3 AV will consult with affected employees and their Employee Representative/s (where applicable), in relation to the implementation of the change and give prompt consideration to matters raised by employees or Employee Representative/s. Where there is a proposed change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees, AV will invite the employees to give their views about the impact of the change (including any impact in relation to their family or caring responsibilities) andwill consider any views given by the employees about the impact of the change.

15.4 Where AV deems it to be appropriate, employees will be provided with training to assist them to integrate successfully into the new structure or working arrangements.

15.5 In accordance with this clause, employees and/or their Employee Representative/s may submit alternative proposals, which will meet the specified rationale and benefits of AV’s proposal. Such alternative proposals must be submitted in a timely manner so as not to lead to an unreasonable delay in the introduction of any contemplated change. If such a proposal is made, AV will give due consideration to the alternative proposal(s) and respond in a timely manner.

15.6 Any dispute concerning the obligations arising under this clause will be dealt with in accordance with the procedure in clause 14 of this Agreement. A dispute over this clause can be initiated by an employee or Employee Representative.

15.7 For clarity, employees are entitled to representation throughout the consultation process under this clause 15.

Members should also engage with their Health and Safety Representatives who have powers under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Members should forward their initial concerns to memberqueries@vau.org.au.

A meeting will be organised with members in the coming weeks.