Claim 78: Allied Health Professionals
- Progression through AHP1 – AHP3 with a review of levels so there is a maximum of 12 levels across this three Band range.
- Rules for determining the level for appointment be agreed, including minimum levels based on experience, length of degree, post-grad qualifications and regional incentives.
- Recognition of Australian Quality Framework national classification levels and improved progression via clinical/education and management streams at L4-5 and accelerated progression through the attainment of post graduate study at all levels.
- Extend and amend the PUGS upgrade scheme for a non-healthcare setting.
- Payment of a Mentoring/preceptor allowance for AHPs supporting student placements
- Incentive payments for chronically understaffed areas (to attract & retain).
- Increase to Professional Development Fund; widen scope and improved clarity about what it can be used for.
Claim 79: Child Safety Service
- That a demand-based funding model be adopted with worker ratios and clear caseload caps so staff resources increase as demand increases.
- Post-critical incident briefings within 48 hours of an incident & workplace psycho-social support.
- Retention and relocation incentives, market rate incomes and regional incentives.
- That support structures be reviewed to ensure adequate support staff are available.
- That employees be reimbursed for the costs associated with seeking support and treatment from private psychologists.
Claim 80: Family Violence Service
- Commitment that additional staff employed during COVID will be converted to permanent roles.
- Increase in establishment to allow backfill on recreation leave and to maintain safe caseloads.
Claim 81: Information & Communications Technology Appendix
Include clear progression/promotion pathway for ICT officers with high level technical expertise but no management responsibilities.
