Uniform Policy
Shire of Roebourne
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OBJECTIVE
To establish a corporate image for the Shire of Roebourne and its staff.
POLICY PROVISIONS
1. Full-time employees will be provided with 5 issues of clothing from the adopted corporate supplier. The replacement of deteriorated or damaged clothing will be on a one for one basis and at the discretion of the Manager/Supervisor. The initial entitlement of clothing issues must be purchased together, issues will not be spilt over a 12 month period.
2. One issue examples –
Eg: Men’s Shirt and Pants or Shorts
Ladies Blouse and Skirt or Pants
Knit Top and Skirt
Cardigan and Pants
Polo Top and Shorts
Jumper and Pants
3. Casual employees employed directly by Council will be provided with uniforms, however, the number of issues will depend on the duration of work. In some Departments, uniforms may be available on a loan basis, from a clothing pool.
4. Prior to the issue of a Purchase Order for uniforms, staff are required to sign an agreement to return uniforms less than 12 months old to their Manager/Supervisor when they leave the Shire of Roebourne. Failure to return uniforms will incur a cost adjusted for fair wear and tear, which will be deducted from their final pay. The forms are to be given to the Human Resource Officer who will issue a copy to relevant directorates so that purchase orders may be issued.
5. Upon receipt of the employee’s signed agreement, the Director/Manager will issue a Purchase Order and clothing list to each employee. Following selection of styles and sizes, garments will be embroidered with the Shire logo. Staff will be required to collect items from Worksense when completed.
6. When leaving the Shire of Roebourne, staff are required to remove the Shire logo from any clothing they keep. The employee has formally agreed to this condition prior to authorisation to purchase the Corporate Uniform. The condition applies regardless of whether the clothing continues to be worn or disposed of.
7. New employees will be required to sign the above form at their induction and will be given a copy of the Uniform Procedure.
8. Cleaning staff will be issued with polo shirts plus shorts, slacks or skirts.
9. Aquatic Centres and Karratha Entertainment Centre casual staff will be issued with polo shirts, as per current procedure.
10. Maternity Requirements: Staff may choose to dress in corporate uniform or wear their own clothing of a similar style and colours to the Corporate wardrobe.
11. Employees will not be permitted to alter the length of shorts or above the knee skirts.
12. All alterations [ i.e hemming] will be at the employees own cost.
13. Divisional Secretaries/PA’s will maintain a database of clothing issues to all staff..
14. Private purchase of Shire of Roebourne Corporate range will be permitted, provided the Shire logo is included. Authority for the Shire of Roebourne logo to be embroidered onto personally acquired garments must be obtained from the appropriate Director/Manager. Staffshould retain proof of private purchases.
15. Staff should be aware that with the initial issue of Uniforms, the Shire logo may not be available to be
embroidered onto garments, However, once Council has agreed upon the design, staff will be required
to return uniforms for embroidery.
GENERAL
The adoption of a uniform applicable to each area of the workforce is based on a desire to establish a corporate image as detailed in the Shire’s Customer Charter. In accordance with the Shire of Roebourne Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, it is a requirement that once auniform is issued to an employee, they are required to maintain and wear the uniform whilst on duty in a manner acceptable to theirManager/Supervisor. Staff who commence duty with clothing which is not part of the adopted uniform or are wearing clothing which ispart of the uniform but is not adequately maintained, will be required to change clothing in order to comply with the uniform requirements. Any time taken to change clothing will be in the relevant employee’s own time. [This generally applies but is not restricted to when a staff member has to return home to change. Travel to and from home is also the employee’s responsibility and is not permitted in a Shire vehicle unless the employee ordinarily has at least commuter use of a vehicle]. Normal disciplinary processes will apply to staff who repeatedly fail to wear the uniform. In cases where an employee exceeds more than 5 replacements on an item of clothing in any one financial year, half the cost of any additional items will be paid by the employee. This clause is not intended to disadvantage any employee who may work in a particularly harsh area with respect to clothing, it is designed to ensure that some value is placed on the clothing issued and that staff ensure they take appropriate care of the clothing and that stained items are cleaned, not merely submitted for replacement. Any staff member that is thought to be abusing the system may have further conditions placed upon them with respect to the issue of clothing. Any grievances relating to clothing will be dealt with via the dispute resolution clause outlined in the Enterprise bargaining Agreement. Safety Boots will be issued on an as needs basis to a maximum value of $100.00 and must comply with Australian Standards AS/2210 [1994]. The footwear is a standard style which complies with the relevant safety requirements for the workplace. Free Dress Days 2 Free dress days [eg. Charity causes] will be permitted annually. Authorisation must be obtained from the Chief Executive Officer. A business standard of clothing is still required.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Shire of Roebourne Corporate Uniform Procedure
Shire of Roebourne Enterprise Bargaining Agreement