NHVR Update
30 August 2022
The CPSU NSW and NHVR have continued discussions on issues that have emerged since the transfer of TfNSW employees to the NHVR enterprise agreement.
New Industrial Officer
The CPSU NSW NHVR team has a new Industrial Officer, Michael Cope. Michael encourages any member to reach out at any time about any workplace matter. Michael can be contacted below:
0419 927 076
ADOs
The NHVR and CPSU NSW met on 19 August to discuss potential solutions regarding the accrual of ADOs and the use of leave to top up hours where accruals under the new NHVR system fall short.
At the meeting Ian Braithwaite, Regional Organiser CPSU NSW, explained how the system of accruals worked under TfNSW, with NHVR expressing concerns with their payroll system and problems with the transition over from TfNSW conditions. The NHVR鈥檚 main problem is with complying with the Award and their auditing requirements showing inconsistencies.
Until the problem is resolved nobody will be disadvantaged and rostered ADOs will still be honoured until a long-term solution is agreed upon.
The CPSU NSW and NHVR are meeting again on 6 September 2022 to resume discussions.
Maxxia Novated Lease
As members may be aware, the NHVR agreed to transition all novated lease arrangements from Maxxia to RemServ following the transfer of TfNSW employees to the NHVR.
Since the transfer, several members have been left disappointed in the transition process.
A main concern was Maxxia鈥檚 failure to transfer all required funds to RemServ, resulting in members incurring personal costs and not having sufficient funds for their lease repayments.
Despite the CPSU NSW raising concerns to the NHVR about salary packaging arrangements for staff who use it to lease vehicles prior to the transfer of TfNSW employees, the problem was not prevented.
After several discussions the NHVR confirmed on 17 August to the CPSU NSW that Maxxia has now transferred all outstanding money to RemServ and that the lease agreements can proceed.
Any members concerned that this is not the case for their transfer should contact us to follow up.
Body Worn Cameras
The NHVR wrote to the CPSU NSW voicing their intention to implement Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) for all new Safety and Compliance Officers in NSW. The move is described as a 鈥渧iew towards a nationally consistent approach to regulatory activities鈥 at the NHVR.
The NHVR briefed their managers on 22 August and sent an email regarding Body Worn Cameras to all staff. The NHVR will be meeting with staff to proceed with consultations and provide opportunities for feedback.
The consultation period under the Roads and Maritime Services Award 2019 is scheduled to occur from 22 August until 9 September 2022.
The CPSU NSW encourages any member with concerns to reach out to us and provide feedback about the proposal and any concerns experienced during the consultation process.
Backpay
TfNSW is updating their systems to reflect the pay increase.聽 As a result of the 色狼社区pushing for the Award to be made before transfer you will receive back pay from the first full period 1 July until your transfer date, 1 August 2022.聽 TfNSW are hoping this will occur towards the end of September.聽 We will keep members updated.
Training and CPSU SCO Advisory Group Meeting, 12-13 September 2022
A training day covering the transition from the state award to the NHVR enterprise agreement made pursuant to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) will be held at 色狼社区House on 12 September.
The CPSU NSW SCO Advisory Group will meet at 色狼社区House, Sydney on 13 September 2022.
Yours in union,
Michael Cope, Ian Braithwaite
Community and Public Sector Union (NSW Branch)