where the Employee works in the higher classified position on a regular and systematic basis. Level of allowance The level of the allowance shall be in proportion to the extent of the higher duties performed, and shall be calculated on the base of the Grade or Value Range. Leave while performing higher duties Paid leave taken during a higher duties assignment shall be paid inclusive of the allowance, provided the Employee resumes the duties of the higher duties position on his/her return from leave. Language allowance Where the Employee, in addition to his or her normal duties, agrees to be appointed by the Employer to use their skills in a second language to assist members of the public who have low English proficiency: the Employee must hold a current accreditation from the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI); and the Employee will be paid an annual allowance payable in fortnightly instalments as follows: Paraprofessional Interpreter Language aide Date of Effect interpreter accreditation or accreditation accreditation higher 1 January 2016 $982 $1,351 $1,842 1 July 2016 $997 $1,371 $1,870 1 January 2017 $1,014 $1,395 $1,903 1 July 2017 $1,029 $1,416 $1,932 1 January 2018 $1,047 $1,441 $1,966 1 July 2018 $1,063 $1,463 $1,995 1 January 2019 $1,082 $1,489 $2,030 1 July 2019 $1,098 $1,511 $2,060 The Employer will pay the cost of the NAATI pretesting workshop. The Employer will also meet the cost of the NAATI test, up to two times per Employee per level of accreditation. The Employee must apply annually for renewal of the allowance.
where the Employee works in the higher classified position on a regular and systematic basis. Level of allowance The level of the allowance shall be in proportion to the extent of the higher duties performed, and shall be calculated on the base of the Grade or Value Range. Leave while performing higher duties Paid leave taken during a higher duties assignment shall be paid inclusive of the allowance, provided the Employee resumes the duties of the higher duties position on his/her return from leave. Language allowance Where the Employee, in addition to his or her normal duties, agrees to be appointed by the Employer to use their skills in a second language to assist members of the public who have low English proficiency: the Employee must hold a current accreditation from the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI); and the Employee will be paid an annual allowance payable in fortnightly instalments as follows: Date of Effect Language aide accreditation Paraprofessional interpreter accreditation Interpreter accreditation or higher 1 January 2016 $982 $1,351 $1,842 1 July 2016 $997 $1,371 $1,870 1 January 2017 $1,014 $1,395 $1,903 1 July 2017 $1,029 $1,416 $1,932 1 January 2018 $1,047 $1,441 $1,966 1 July 2018 $1,063 $1,463 $1,995 1 January 2019 $1,082 $1,489 $2,030 1 July 2019 $1,098 $1,511 $2,060 The Employer will pay the cost of the NAATI pretesting workshop. The Employer will also meet the cost of the NAATI test, up to two times per Employee per level of accreditation. The Employee must apply annually for renewal of the allowance.