Application by Sea1 Offshore Australia Pty Ltd
At a glance
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What happened
Sea1 Offshore Australia Pty Ltd applied for approval of its Engineer Officers Enterprise Agreement 2025, a greenfields agreement. The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) and the Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers (AIMPE) were involved in creating the agreement. The AIMPE objected, arguing the AWU was ineligible to represent employees and the agreement wasn't a genuine greenfields agreement. Initial paperwork lacked a signature page, but amended pages were later filed.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Sea1 Offshore Australia Pty Ltd Engineer Officers Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Commission found the AWU was eligible to represent employees and it was in the public interest to approve the agreement. A model consultation term and a Workplace Delegates’ Rights term were added to the agreement. The agreement will operate from September 4, 2026, and expire October 1, 2027. Any inconsistencies with the National Employment Standards (NES) will be resolved in favour of the NES.
What it means for employers
Employers creating enterprise agreements must ensure all required paperwork, including signature pages, is complete. Agreements must include consultation terms and delegate rights terms, or the Commission will add them. Be aware of union eligibility and ensure compliance with the National Employment Standards.
What it means for employees
Engineer officers at Sea1 Offshore Australia Pty Ltd will be covered by the new enterprise agreement. The agreement incorporates model consultation terms and delegate rights. Employees' NES entitlements will be protected in case of any conflict with the agreement’s terms.
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