Industrial relations - Australian Security Industry Association Ltd (ASIAL)

Industrial relations

Important changes in Australia's workplace laws that affect security employers and employees covered by the national workplace relations system came into effect from 1 January 2010.

These changes include the commencement of the modern Security Services Industry Award 2010 and the introduction of new National Employment Standards (NES).

Under the NES, employees have certain minimum conditions. Together with pay rates in modern awards (which in the Security Services Industry Award 2010 took place from 1 July 2010) and minumum wage orders, the NES compensates for the safety net that cannot be changed to the disadvantage of an employee.

Employers can always provide benefits in addition to those minimum conditions.

Read more about the NES

View guide to the Security Services Industry Award 2010

Security Services Award 2010

Other Awards in the Private Security Industry

Cash in Transit Industry Award 2010

Covers the transportation and delivery of cash and other valuables usually by armoured vehicle.

Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2010

Includes classifications for Security Alarm/CCTV Installers.

Commercial Sales Award 2010

Covers Sales Representatives, Business Development Managers etc.

Clerks – Private Sector Award 2010

Usually involved in Administrative support.

Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2010

Covers Trainers.

Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2010

Includes manufacturers and installers of security screens, doors, shutters, fences, bollards and the assembly of electronic security products.

Fair Work Ombudsman website

Useful fact sheets and checklists

PayCheck

Calculates the base rate of pay from an employee’s modern award and their relevant pre-modern award.

The Pay Rates Calculator

Helps you calculate base rates of pay and penalty rates in accordance with the model transitional provisions contained within most modern awards.

Payroll Check

Payroll Check is a tool that allows you to calculate multiple base rates of pay for a number of different staff and employers. It’s designed to help payroll staff and employers.

Pay Scale summaries 2006 - 2009

Pay Scales are a type of pre-modern award instrument which set out minimum wage entitlements for particular jobs and classifications.

Employee or sub-contractor?

Record keeping requirements

Paid parental leave tips for employers

Self audit checklist for security employers

A range of Industrial Relations information fact sheets are available to members and can be found in the member area of the website.

Disclaimer

Note: The information provided above is for convenient reference only. ASIAL and Chris Delaney & Associates Pty Ltd provide this information on the basis that it is not to be relied upon in any or all cases, as the circumstances in each matter are specific. Accordingly, we provide this information for general reference only, but we advise you to take no action without prior reference to an Employee Relations professional. ASIAL members can contact Chris Delaney by emailing ir@asial.com.au