RMIT Academic and Professional Staff Union Collective Agreement 2010

Schedule 6: Academic employees - annual salary rates

1. Salary increases are operative from the first full pay period to commence on or after the respective dates specified in this schedule.

2. Where an employee is employed on a part-time basis, or for less than a full year, the salary rates set out in this schedule will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

		1 Jul 2009	1 Dec 2009	1 Jul 2010	1 Dec 2010	1 Jul 2011	1 Dec 2011	1 Jul 2012
		2.5%	1%	3%	1%	3%	2%	4%
Level A	1	48,843	49,332	50,812	51,320	52,860	53,917	56,074
	2	51,608	52,124	53,688	54,225	55,852	56,969	59,248
	3	54,396	54,940	56,588	57,154	58,869	60,046	62,448
	4	57,186	57,758	59,491	60,086	61,889	63,127	65,652
	5	59,454	60,049	61,850	62,469	64,343	65,630	68,255
	6*	61,721	62,339	64,209	64,851	66,797	68,133	70,858
	7	63,988	64,628	66,567	67,233	69,250	70,635	73,460
	8	66,251	66,914	68,921	69,610	71,698	73,132	76,057
Level B	1	69,740	70,438	72,551	73,277	75,475	76,985	80,064
	2	72,357	73,080	75,272	76,025	78,306	79,872	83,067
	3	74,971	75,720	77,992	78,772	81,135	82,758	86,068
	4	77,588	78,364	80,715	81,522	83,968	85,647	89,073
	5	80,202	81,004	83,434	84,268	86,796	88,532	92,073
	6	82,818	83,646	86,155	87,017	89,628	91,421	95,078
Level C	1	85,431	86,285	88,874	89,763	92,456	94,305	98,077
	2	88,049	88,929	91,597	92,513	95,288	97,194	101,082
	3	90,664	91,571	94,318	95,261	98,119	100,081	104,084
	4	93,279	94,212	97,038	98,008	100,948	102,967	107,086
	5	95,892	96,851	99,757	100,755	103,778	105,854	110,088
	6	98,510	99,495	102,480	103,505	106,610	108,742	113,092
Level D	1	102,869	103,898	107,015	108,085	111,328	113,555	118,097
	2	106,355	107,418	110,641	111,747	115,099	117,401	122,097
	3	109,840	110,938	114,266	115,409	118,871	121,248	126,098
	4	113,329	114,463	117,897	119,076	122,648	125,101	130,105
Level E	1	132,509	133,834	137,849	139,227	143,404	146,272	152,123

*Level A academics required to carry out full subject coordination duties as part of normal duties, or upon appointment holds, or during appointment gains, a relevant doctoral qualification will be paid at no lower than this salary point.

3.

Casual/sessional academic staff – hourly rates (as tabled)

3.1

Hourly rate increases are operative from the first pay period to commence on or after the respective dates specified in this schedule.

3.2

The minimum salaries paid to academic staff employed on a part-time (non-fractional) basis will be at the rates provided in this clause. These rates are derived from three base rates calculated using the following formulae.

3.2.1

Lecturing and Academic Judgement Rate

The base rate applicable to lecturing or activities where academic judgement is required is determined by reference to the second step of the full-time Level B scale, and calculated as follows:

B2/52 + 25% = $ Lecturing and Academic Judgement rate
37.5

3.2.2

Rate Applicable to Performance of Other Duties Involving Full Course Co-ordination or Possession of a Relevant Doctoral Qualification

The base rate applicable where the duties include full course coordination or the employee possesses a relevant doctoral qualification is determined by reference to the sixth step of the full-time Level A scale, and calculated as follows:

A6/52 + 25% = $ Full course coordination or relevant PhD rate
37.5

3.2.3

Rate Applicable to all Other Duties

The base rate applicable to all other duties including tutoring rates not covered elswhere is determined by reference to the second step of the full-time Level A scale, and calculated as follows:

A2/52 + 25% = $ All other duties rate
37.5

3.3

Lecturing

3.3.1

A casual academic required to deliver a lecture of a specified duration and relatedly provide directly associated non-contact duties in the nature of preparation, administration of relevant records of the students for whom the casual employee is responsible, and student consultation, will be paid at a rate for each hour of lecture delivered, according to the following table:

Type of lecturing and associated working time assumed	Rate per hour delivered from the first pay period to commence on or after
	1 Jul 2009	1 Dec 2009	1 Jul 2010	1 Dec 2010	1 Jul 2011	1 Dec 2011	1 Jul 2012
	2.5%	1%	3%	1%	3%	2%	4%
Lecture, where the casual academic has not presented the lecture previously (1 hour of delivery and 3 hours associated working time)	185.55	187.41	193.03	194.96	200.81	204.83	213.02
Lecture, where the casual academic has presented the lecture previously (1 hour of delivery and 2 hours associated working time)	139.16	140.55	144.77	146.22	150.61	153.62	159.76
Repeat lecture (1 hour of delivery and 1 hour associated working time)	92.77	93.70	96.51	97.48	100.40	102.41	106.51
Specialist lecture (1 hour of delivery and 4 hours associated working time)	231.95	234.27	241.30	243.71	251.02	256.04	266.28

3.3.2

The hourly rate in a repeat lecture applies to a second or subsequent delivery of substantially the same lecture in the same subject matter within a period of 7 days.

3.3.3

For the purposes of this clause, the term "lecture" means any education delivery described as a lecture in a course or unit outline, or in any official timetable issued by the University.

3.4

Tutoring

3.4.1

A casual academic required to deliver a tutorial of a specified duration and relatedly provide directly associated non-contact duties in the nature of preparation, administration of relevant records of the students for whom the casual employee is responsible, and student consultation, will be paid at a rate for each hour of tutorial delivered, according to the following table:

Type of tutoring and associated working time assumed	Rate per hour delivered from the first pay period to commence on or after
	1 Jul 2009	1 Dec 2009	1 Jul 2010	1 Dec 2010	1 Jul 2011	1 Dec 2011	1 Jul 2012
	2.5%	1%	3%	1%	3%	2%	4%
Tutorial (1 hour delivery/2 hours associated working time)	99.25	100.24	103.25	104.28	107.41	109.56	113.94
Repeat tutorial (1 hour of delivery /1 hour associated working time)	66.16	66.82	68.82	69.51	71.60	73.03	75.95
Tutorial (1 hour delivery/2 hours associated working time)where sub clause 3.2.2 applies	118.73	119.92	123.52	124.76	128.50	131.07	136.31
Repeat tutorial (1 hour delivery/1 hours associated working time) where sub clause 3.2.2 applies	79.15	79.94	82.34	83.16	85.65	87.36	90.85

3.4.2

The hourly rate in a repeat tutorial applies to a second or subsequent delivery of substantially the same tutorial in the same subject matter within a period of 7 days.

3.4.3

For the purposes of this Agreement, the term "tutorial" means any education delivery described as a tutorial in a course or unit outline, or in an official timetable issued by the employer.

3.5

Musical Accompanying with Special Educational Services

3.5.1

For musical accompanying, the casual employee will be paid for each hour of accompanying, as well as for one hour of preparation time for each hour of accompanying delivered:

Musical accompanying/special educational service, and associated working time	Rate per hour delivered from the first pay period to commence on or after
	1 Jul 2009	1 Dec 2009	1 Jul 2010	1 Dec 2010	1 Jul 2011	1 Dec 2011	1 Jul 2012
	2.5%	1%	3%	1%	3%	2%	4%
Musical accompanying (1 hour of delivery /1 hour preparation time)	65.12	65.77	67.75	68.43	70.48	71.89	74.76
Musical accompanying (1 hour of delivery/1 hour preparation time), where sub clause 3.2.2 applies	77.91	78.69	81.05	81.86	84.32	86.00	89.44

3.5.2

For the purposes of this sub clause, the term "musical accompanying with special educational service" means the provision of musical accompaniment to one or more students or staff in the course of teaching by another member of the academic staff in circumstances where the accompanist deploys educational expertise in repertoire development or expression for student concert or examination purposes, but does not include concert accompanying, vocal coaching or musical directing.

3.6

Undergraduate Clinical Nurse Education

3.6.1

A casual academic required to provide undergraduate clinical nurse education will be paid for each hour of clinical education delivered, together with directly associated non-contact duties in the nature of preparation, administration of relevant records of the students for whom the casual employee is responsible, and student consultation according to the following table:

Type of undergraduate clinical nurse education and associated working time assumed	Rate per hour delivered from the first pay period to commence on or after
	1 Jul 2009	1 Dec 2009	1 Jul 2010	1 Dec 2010	1 Jul 2011	1 Dec 2011	1 Jul 2012
	2.5%	1%	3%	1%	3%	2%	4%
Musical accompanying (1 hour of delivery /1 hour preparation time)	65.12	65.77	67.75	68.43	70.48	71.89	74.76
Musical accompanying (1 hour of delivery/1 hour preparation time), where sub clause 3.2.2 applies	77.91	78.69	81.05	81.86	84.32	86.00	89.44
Little preparation (1 hour of delivery/0.5 hour associated working time)	49.64	50.13	51.64	52.16	53.72	54.79	56.98
Normal preparation (1 hour delivery/1 hour associated working time)	66.16	66.82	68.82	69.51	71.60	73.03	75.95
Little preparation (1 hour delivery /0.5 hours associated working time) where sub clause 3.2.2 applies	59.36	59.96	61.76	62.38	64.25	65.54	68.16
Normal preparation (1 hour delivery/1 hour associated working time) where sub clause 3.2.2 applies	79.15	79.94	82.34	83.16	85.65	87.36	90.85

3.6.2

For the purposes of this sub clause, the term "undergraduate clinical nurse education" means the conduct of undergraduate nurse education in a clinical setting.

3.7

Marking

3.7.1

All marking by a casual academic will be paid for separately (except in the case of marking which takes place during a lecture, tutorial, or clinical session). The hours allocated will be agreed based on the number of students involved and the complexity of the task. The casual employee will be paid in accordance with Schedule 6 clause 3.2. Where the exercise of academic judgement is required the rate at Schedule 6 sub clause 3.2.1 will apply.

3.8

Developing Learning Materials

3.8.1

Where a casual employee is required to prepare learning materials, the hours allocated and the pay level under Schedule 6 clause 3.2 will be agreed based on the complexity of the task and the amount of intellectual and academic expertise required. Where the exercise of academic judgement is required the rate at Schedule 6 sub clause 3.2.1 will apply.

3.9

Conduct of Research

3.9.1

Where a casual employee is employed to conduct research, the hours allocated and the pay level under Schedule 6 clause 3.2 will be agreed based on the complexity of the task and the amount of intellectual and academic expertise required. Where the exercise of academic judgement is required the rate at Schedule 6 sub clause 3.2.1 will apply.

3.10

Other Required Academic Activity

3.10.1

A casual employee required to perform any other required academic activity as defined in Schedule 6 sub clause 3.10.2 of this clause will be paid at an hourly rate as follows:

Type of activity	Rate per hour delivered from the first pay period to commence on or after
	1 Jul 2009	1 Dec 2009	1 Jul 2010	1 Dec 2010	1 Jul 2011	1 Dec 2011	1 Jul 2012
	2.5%	1%	3%	1%	3%	2%	4%
Other activity	33.09	33.42	34.42	34.76	35.80	36.52	37.98
Other activity, where sub clause 3.2.2 applies	39.56	39.96	41.16	41.57	42.82	43.68	45.43
Other activity	33.09	33.42	34.42	34.76	35.80	36.52	37.98

for each hour of such activity delivered as required and demonstrated to have been performed.

3.10.2

For the purposes of this clause, “other required academic activity” includes work that a casual employee is required to perform, being work of the following nature:

• the conduct of practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions;
• the conduct of clinical sessions other than clinical nurse education;
• the conduct of performance and visual art studio sessions;
• musical coaching, repetiteurship, and musical accompanying other than with special educational service;
• development of teaching and course materials such as the preparation of course guides and reading lists and basic activities associated with course coordination; (where academic judgement or full course coordination is required, payment will be in accordance with Schedule 6 sub clause 3.2)
• consultation with students beyond that mentioned in Schedule 6 clauses 3.3.1, 3.4.1 and 3.6.1;
• supervision; (a casual employee who is supervising a higher degree by research candidate will normally be paid in accordance with Schedule 6 sub clause 3.2.1)
• attendance at departmental and or faculty meetings as required.

The above list is not intended to be exhaustive, but is provided by way of examples and guidance.