2. MANAGERS AND PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION Main objective - to assist our members to obtain the very best from their employment.

3. MINIMUM ENTITLEMENTS  Minimum rate of pay  Four weeks annual leave  One week sick leave  52 weeks unpaid parental leave  Reasonable notice

4. AWARDS hours of work rates of pay leave entitlements termination dispute settling procedures.

5. CURRENT MINIMUM RATES

6. The salary range for IT graduates is $30,000pa - $50,000.

7. CERTIFIED AGREEMENTS A group of employees or a union. Specific to the industry or workplace. Once registered legally binding.

8. AUSTRALIAN WORKPLACE AGREEMENTS individual agreements minimum conditions in the Workplace Relations Act 1996 Approved by the Office of the Employment Advocate.

9. TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT Fixed term Finish date or project completion. Permanent Termination by either party with notice.

10. EXPRESS TERMS Position title and duties Name of employer Annual Salary Leave arrangements Notice Periods Probationary Periods Hours of work

11. PROBATIONARY PERIODS 3 month probationary period. No access to unfair dismissal provisions of the Workplace Relations Act 1996 Unlawful treatment is prohibited by legislation

12. CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSES Solicitation of customers Unauthorised use or disclosure Acceptance of bribes or secret commissions

13. RECOMMENDATIONS Investigate the following: Comparative salary ranges. Conditions for study or professional development Speak with people who are currently working with the organisation.

14. RECOMMENDATIONS Written contract. Probationary period Manuals policies or handbooks Contact MPA

15. RECOMMENDATIONS DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING! UNLESS YOU HAVE READ IT AND UNDERSTOOD IT.