Fixed Term and Specified Task Clause Samples

Fixed Term and Specified Task. Ergon Energy may appoint Fixed Term or Specified Task employees in circumstances where the appointment is for a nominal period up to 24 calendar months. Following consultation with the relevant Nominated Employee Representatives this period may be extended to a longer period, to cover the following situations: ▪ Where employees are temporarily absent from work as a result of being on an approved form of leave, temporary transfer or secondment, or where the permanent incumbent is back-filling in another role; ▪ Where there is a short term requirement to perform the duties of a vacant position as a result of a restructure and until such time that the position is filled on a permanent basis, being a period of no more than 12 months; ▪ Where specialist skills are sought that are beyond the capability of existing employees, and that once the work is completed there will not be an on-going need for the work to be performed; ▪ Where there exists unexpected peak periods of work; or ▪ Where a project, program or periodic task has been identified and there is not likely to be an on-going need for the work to be performed once the task is complete. Where an existing, permanent employee is appointed to perform a specific task or tasks or for a Fixed Term period, the employee will on completion be redeployed to a suitable alternative position commensurate with their skills and competency or, if available, their previous position. Where, at the time of appointment any Specified Task is reasonably likely to extend beyond 24 calendar months, the parties agree that such positions will be filled by a person employed as a permanent employee.