Enterprise bargaining

An enterprise agreement is a legal document that is negotiated collectively between an employer and employee representatives. It sets out the pay and conditions of employment for those staff whose roles fall under the agreement.

Enterprise agreements cover a range of topics related to your employment. This includes your pay and conditions of employment, like leave entitlements, dispute resolution, staff consultation, performance and much more.

Enterprise agreements apply to all eligible staff, regardless of whether they are a union member or not.

The University is committed to bargaining in good faith for the benefit of staff and the University’s sustainability into the long-term.

Latest updates

The Fair Work Commission has now formally approved the new enterprise agreements. 

The University of Wollongong (Academic Staff) Enterprise Agreement, 2023 (PDF) and the University of Wollongong (Professional Services Employees) Enterprise Agreement, 2023 (PDF) commence operating on Wednesday, 26 June, 2024.

Professional Bargaining representatives

  • Jancey Malins
  • Nathan Wright
  • Michael Doran
  • Jacqui O’Leary
  • Katrina Gamble (reserve)
  • Mark Roberts (reserve)

Academic Bargaining representatives

  • Sue Bennett
  • Colin Picker
  • Vera Babicheva
  • Michael Doran
  • Alicia McManus
  • Jacqui O’Leary
  • Eileen McLaughlin (reserve)
  • Sean Brawley (reserve)

Enterprise Bargaining at UOW

A brief explainer about enterprise bargaining and how the process works for staff at UOW.

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