Support Services Transition
Non-Clinical Support Services will join Alfred Health from May 1, 2024
In early March we distributed letters to all Downer staff, sharing that Alfred Health intends to offer ongoing employment to the Downer staff currently working at the health service. We are delighted to have had such a positive response, with so many staff signing on to continue working with Alfred Health.
This webpage provide links and information to help update you on everything you need to know about your transition of employment.
Important – if you have not yet accepted your offer but intend to, please sign and return your letter and documents to the locked box opposite the lounge room/number 2 tearoom on the LGF as soon as possible.
Key Alfred Health forms
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Frequently Asked Questions - Transfer of Employment 229 KB
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NCSS Employment Transfer Checklist 129 KB
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Application for Leave form 101 KB
Alfred Health Support Services - application for leave form
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Superannuation Standard Choice Form 590 KB
Use this form to choose the super fund your employer will pay your super into. Your choice of super fund is an important decision for your future.
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TFN declaration 436 KB
Tax File Number declaration form with Alfred Health details included
Further Resources
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Fair Work Information Statement 317 KB
Employers must give this document to new employees when they start work. See www.fairwork.gov.au/fwis
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Casual Employee Information Statement 206 KB
Employers must give this document to new casual employees when they start worl. See www.fairwork.gov.au/ceis
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HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES, MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2025 (PART 1) 544 KB
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HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES, MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2025 (PART 2)
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Spotless Public Hospitals (Victoria) Enterprise Agreement 2023 5 MB
Frequently asked questions - Transition
With the transition to Alfred Health, your employment will continue seamlessly. Your experience and contributions will be fully recognised by Alfred Health.
Yes, your accrued leave will transfer with you to Alfred Health. This includes any accumulated but untaken annual leave, personal (sick) leave, and other applicable leave types.
We aim to provide you with a formal letter confirming the transfer of your employment from Spotless to Alfred Health in late February. This letter will outline the details of the transfer and address any specific terms or conditions. It will also reflect your current part-time or full-time work arrangements.
Casual employees who have six months or more of regular and systematic employment in their current role with Spotless at Alfred Health, will have the option to elect permanent ongoing employment with Alfred Health or to remain as a casual employee.
Your new role at the Alfred will be on a permanent contract basis and will reflect your current full-time or part-time work pattern.
It is our plan that employees who work under an enterprise agreement will move to the specific enterprise agreement that covers your Alfred Health colleagues. This will require a special application to The Fair Work Commission. The new agreement, overall, offers more favourable terms, including enhanced benefits such as pro-rata long service leave, five weeks of annual leave, an additional week for weekend shift workers, and access to salary packaging for tax savings.
We understand that transitions can be challenging, and we are committed to providing support during this period. Regular communication updates will be shared to keep you informed, and your supervisors will be available to address any questions or concerns you may have.
Alfred Health views this transition as positive, and we are excited to officially welcome you into our community. Your skills and dedication are valued, and we look forward to the continued success we can achieve together.
Over the coming weeks and months, we will be working hard to provide you with more detailed information about the transition. In the meantime, if you have specific questions, please reach out to your supervisor as your first point of contact.