Understanding and Applying the Local Government Industry Award 2020 - NT

Overview

Understanding the terms of the Award and how it interacts with other employment legislation can be challenging due to the complex language used in these documents.

This course aims to explain the terms of the Award in a clear and concise way to ensure Local Governments are complying with employment legislation and providing employees with the correct employment entitlements.

Participants will undertake practical exercises throughout the course to assist them to apply the knowledge gained in the workplace, and provide information on the Award to employees and management.

Target Audience

Specifically developed for Local Government HR and payroll professionals who are responsible for ensuring the Local Government complies with the terms of the Federal Local Government Industry Award 2020 (Award). 

This course is suitable for NT Local Governments and the Shire of Christmas Island and the Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

Learning Outcomes

• Interpret and calculate pay and entitlements contained within the Award;
• Understand and comply with the Local Government’s obligations under the Award;
• Understand how the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and other legislation interacts with the Award; and
• Understand employee entitlements to annual leave, personal / carer’s leave, long service leave, parental leave, compassionate leave, community service leave and public holidays.

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy

All transfer or cancellation requests must be made via our request form.

Please refer to the WALGA Terms and Conditions of Enrolment for further conditions including COVID-19, On-Site training and course cancellations. 

Upcoming Course Dates