Pay when working on a public holiday

…day—both morning and afternoon sessions. I have been asked to work the morning session on this public holiday. How do I get paid for working this session on a public…

Fellowship paperwork

…general and specialist registration (please note that while this is not a necessary step, it is quite nice). Here is a useful starting point: https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/Registration/Types/Specialist-Registration.aspx It is also critical that…

Practice shutdowns and annual leave

…not accumulated enough annual leave to cover the practice’s shutdown period, then the NTCER allows for access to leave in advance of accrual, by negotiation (NTCER cl. 6.1), if this…

Working as a contractor

…of employer-employee. This is because the salient features of an employer-employee relationship are evident in a registrar-practice relationship (or any combination thereof). Involvement in an apprentice or trainee situation also…

Time in lieu for training days on rostered day off

…specifically: ” (c) Registrars required to attend an educational session on a weekday not on their usual roster shall be granted time off as educational release.” As you are full-time…

Independent pathway doctor – contract and payments

FAQ I am on the Independent Pathway and have verbally negotiated a percentage of billings as a sole trader and have provided ABN and banking details. I have been asked…

Notifying employer of pregnancy

…have questions? Lodge an enquiry ANSWER While employees have a choice when to notify their employer that they are pregnant, there may be health and safety, and relevant College training…

Part-time GP registrars and increases to the base rates of pay

…College’s assessment of your progression through the AGPT program and is dependent on both completion of 6 months full-time equivalent (FTE) accredited training and satisfactory progression of performance on educational…