10. Part-time employees

10.1 A part-time employee:

(a) is engaged to work an average of less than 38 ordinary hours per week; and

(b) receives, on a pro rata basis, equivalent pay and conditions to those of full-time employees who do the same kind of work.

10.2 For each ordinary hour worked, a part-time employee must be paid no less than 1/38th of the minimum weekly rate for the relevant classification in this award.

10.3 The employer must inform the part-time employee of the employee’s ordinary hours of work and starting and finishing times.

10.4 A part-time employee must be engaged for a minimum of 3 consecutive hours on any day or shift.

10.5 A part-time employee’s rostered hours of work can be altered by a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. See clause 28—Consultation about changes to rosters or hours of work.

28. Consultation about changes to rosters or hours of work

28.1 Clause 28 applies if an employer proposes to change the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of an employee, other than an employee whose working hours are irregular, sporadic or unpredictable.

28.2 The employer must consult with any employees affected by the proposed change and their representatives (if any).

28.3 For the purpose of the consultation, the employer must:

(a) provide to the employees and representatives mentioned in clause 28.2 information about the proposed change (for example, information about the nature of the change and when it is to begin); and

(b) invite the employees to give their views about the impact of the proposed change on them (including any impact on their family or caring responsibilities) and also invite their representative (if any) to give their views about that impact.

28.4 The employer must consider any views given under clause 28.3(b).

28.5 Clause 28 is to be read in conjunction with any other provisions of this award concerning the scheduling of work or the giving of notice.