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AMA VICTORIA MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 9 8 AMA VICTORIA During 2017–18 , AMA Victoria’s consultations and collaboration with member specialists working in public hospitals were pivotal in our efforts to introduce improvements to the AMA Enterprise Agreement (EBA) . Consultations and negotiations commencing for the next EBA will commence across 2020–21 . Now is your chance to get involved and make meaningful and lasting changes to conditions in your workplace. AMA Victoria’s Workplace Relations team provides practical workplace information and dedicated dispute resolution assistance to support you with: » Coaching through negotiations and disputes » Advice regarding typical concerns including on-call, fatigue and other rostering issues » Navigating bullying and harassment issues » Departmental issues. Doctors-in-Training AMAVictoria membership gives doctors-in-training effective workplace and career support. Common issues we assist with include: » On call, recall, claiming overtime, fatigue and rostering issues » Navigating bullying and harassment issues » Policy or assessment issues that arise with your hospital » Representing groups of doctors with a common issue » Claiming leave entitlements » Dispute resolution » Rotations between hospitals » Assistance with college issues AMAVictoria’s doctors-in-training subdivision is a powerful group of influencers responsible for driving huge improvements to workplace conditions. Together, with AMAVictoria’s Workplace Relations team and the Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation (ASMOF) , doctors-in-training are a force for change. During 2017-18 , the AMA Victoria doctors-in-training subdivision was pivotal in its efforts to introduce improvements to the AMA Enterprise Agreement (EBA) . Consultations and negotiations for the next EBA will commence across 2020-2021 . Now is your chance to get involved and make real and lasting changes to conditions in your workplace. If you are interested in participating in the doctors-in-training subdivision please contact us by email at [email protected]. General Practitioners AMAVictoria membership provides general practitioner members with advice on awards, practice management, medical records, workers’ compensation, employment relations, privacy, managing your practice and more. We can assist members with advice in a range of areas including: Working as a GP » Contract review and negotiation » Advice on working as an independent contractor » Employment conditions for GP registrars » Advice for international medical graduates » Dispute resolution and mediation » Workplace bullying » Dealing with AHPRA Practice Owners » Human resources and management advice » Staff wages » Staff contracts » Termination of employment » Dispute resolution and mediation » Pro-forma agreements for practitioners » Award subscriber service Specialists in Private Practice AMA Victoria membership gives specialists access to the organisation’s Workplace Relations team which assists with a range of employment and practice management issues. AMA Victoria specialist members receive guidance and assistance on: » Contracts, awards and legislation interpretation » Bullying, harassment and discrimination » Mediation and dispute resolution » Staff management » Performance management and termination » Patient records » Issues with provider numbers » AMA Fees list » Unfair dismissal » Workers compensation fees and other issues » Transport Accident Commission As a member of AMA Victoria, workplace relations advisors are just a phone call away to help guide you through any workplace issues. AMAVictoria’s Workplace Relations team gives members access to workplace, industrial and employment assistance — whether in the public or private health sector. AMA Victoria offers specialised advice from an experienced team with knowledge of the medical profession, the health industry and all aspects of employment. Registrars are currently employed as part of the team. Importantly, AMA Victoria’s holistic approach to workplace relations issues always seeks to protect your professional relationships, your career and reputation. In Victoria, salaried doctors who join the AMA automatically become members of the Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation (ASMOF) , the union for doctors in Australia. In Victoria, ASMOF and the AMA have a conjoint arrangement so that staff in AMA Victoria’s Workplace Relations team are also considered industrial officers of ASMOF . This is important as it allows AMAVictoria to negotiate Enterprise Agreements and represent employed doctors at Fair Work Australia. Member Resources » Associate Agreement » License to Occupy Agreement » Partnership Agreement » Service Entity Agreement » AMAVictoria Privacy Law Information Kit » Award Subscriber Service — Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2010 » Award Subscriber Service: Nurses Award 2010 » Joining the Dots in General Practice » Negotiating Contractual Arrangements between General Practitioners » Orientation and Induction Tool for GPs and GP Registrars Specialists in Public Hospitals AMAVictoria membership powerfully connects specialists in public hospitals enabling them to shape public health policy and influence working conditions and enterprise bargaining negotiations in partnership with ASMOF . In conjunction with our union partner (ASMOF) , AMAVictoria offers representation for senior medical officers during award negotiations, industrial disputes and other public health issues. We fight to improve the working rights and conditions of doctors employed in the public health system. Workplace Relations Support and Representation AMA Victoria’s holistic approach to workplace relations issues always seeks to protect your professional relationships, your career and reputation. Consultations for the next EBA commence in 2020-21.