The Patient Transport Officer Award Demands are as follows:
- Enshrining two shift patterns in the award, the 8-hour shift length and the 10-hour shift length, and ensuring there are provisions for workers to move between them if desired
- Fair rostering principles enshrined in the award.
- a real pay rise this year, including allowances.
- Commitment in the award to excellence in training and certification
- Additional certifications required for employment to be paid by the employer, e.g. WWCC, renewal of LR license
- Additional leave to reflect realities of working in Health
- Reasonable provisions within the award for fatigue management around driving
- Enshrine within award adequate time for safety, vehicle checks and cleaning, at start and end of shift
- All workplace changes to have meaningful consultation with workers and a joint plan of action to address issues.
- All grandparented arrangements to be honoured moving forward.