AS
AS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
PL
DS = days shift, AS = additional shift, PL = personal leave, 20% = uplift applied
AS
AS
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
PL
PL
Paid
PL
Worked
Example 2 - Employee didn't physically work two days but also did two additional days
AS
AS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS = days shift, AS = additional shift, PL = personal leave, 20% = uplift applied
AS + 20%
AS + 20%
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Paid
DS
Worked
When does this benefit take effect?
1 September 2025
Operational employees
Intended audience
Uplift of 20% to the base rate of pay for any shifts physically worked, in excess of contracted hours
Updates to benefit
Seek approval from their leader before commencing to work an additional shift.
Request additional days via Workday.
Once entered in Workday, site admin will be notified automatically and will ensure the shift is recorded in INX and sent to Payroll for processing.
When will my 20% uplift be paid?
How is my uplift calculated?
20% uplift only applies to shifts that are physically worked beyond the contracted hours for the period.
The uplift is an additional payment of 20% based on the employee's base pay rate.
Example 1 - Employee has physically worked their shifts and did two additional days
The two examples below demonstrate how the uplift would or wouldn't be applied.
Eligible employees who have completed their full contracted hours for the month and take on additional shifts may receive a 20% uplift, acknowledging the extra effort involved in exceeding their standard workload.
Following the reconciliation of any physical shifts worked in excess of your contracted hours.
Only permanent, site-based operational employees up to Supervisor level are eligible. This includes Operators, Maintainers, Tradespeople, and Technicians (Communications, Dewatering, and Process Technicians).
Who is eligible to work additional shifts under this guideline?
For call outs, fatigue management is critical. Employees can work up to 16 hours per shift and 14 consecutive shifts, but must follow PL044 and APR049 guidelines.
What if I’m called out while on site?
In the event of travel delays at the end of the roster – no action is required. If the delay is longer than 6 hours, site leaders will record the delay in the relevant systems to ensure payment is made.
If an employee’s travel to site is delayed at the start of their roster, this time is paid as normal. Employees must remain contactable, available, and fit to work, i.e. not under the influence of alcohol.
What must I do to ensure I get paid if my travel is delayed?
Employees must:
For more information, please contact your People representative or email people@westgold.com.au
How do I get approval and ensure payment for an additional shift?
Eligible employees who have physically worked one or more shifts in excess of their contracted hours per month, will paid at a 20% uplift to their base rate of pay for these additional shifts.
We value our people’s time and commitment and have introduced additional payments to compensate employees when their time is impacted outside of contracted working hours.
Example 2 - Employee didn't physically work two days but also did two additional days
Normal
AS
AS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS = days shift, AS = additional shift, PL = personal leave, 20% = uplift applied
AS + 20%
AS + 20%
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Paid
Worked
AS
AS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
PL
DS = days shift, AS = additional shift, PL = personal leave, 20% = uplift applied
AS
AS
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
PL
PL
Paid
PL
Worked
Seek approval from their leader before commencing to work an additional shift.
Request additional days via Workday.
Once entered in Workday, site admin will be notified automatically and will ensure the shift is recorded in INX and sent to Payroll for processing.
When will my 20% uplift be paid?
How is my uplift calculated?
20% uplift only applies to shifts that are physically worked beyond the contracted hours for the period.
The uplift is an additional payment of 20% based on the employee's base pay rate.
Example 1 - Employee has physically worked their shifts and did two additional days
The two examples below demonstrate how the uplift would or wouldn't be applied.
Eligible employees who have completed their full contracted hours for the month and take on additional shifts may receive a 20% uplift, acknowledging the extra effort involved in exceeding their standard workload.
Following the reconciliation of any physical shifts worked in excess of your contracted hours.
Only permanent, site-based operational employees up to Supervisor level are eligible. This includes Operators, Maintainers, Tradespeople, and Technicians (Communications, Dewatering, and Process Technicians).
Who is eligible to work additional shifts under this guideline?
For call outs, fatigue management is critical. Employees can work up to 16 hours per shift and 14 consecutive shifts, but must follow PL044 and APR049 guidelines.
What if I’m called out while on site?
In the event of travel delays at the end of the roster – no action is required. If the delay is longer than 6 hours, site leaders will record the delay in the relevant systems to ensure payment is made.
If an employee’s travel to site is delayed at the start of their roster, this time is paid as normal. Employees must remain contactable, available, and fit to work, i.e. not under the influence of alcohol.
What must I do to ensure I get paid if my travel is delayed?
Employees must:
For more information, please contact your People representative or email people@westgold.com.au
How do I get approval and ensure payment for an additional shift?
When does this benefit take effect?
1 September 2025
Operational employees
Intended audience
Uplift of 20% to the base rate of pay for any shifts physically worked, in excess of contracted hours
Updates to benefit
Eligible employees who have physically worked one or more shifts in excess of their contracted hours per month, will paid at a 20% uplift to their base rate of pay for these additional shifts.
We value our people’s time and commitment and have introduced additional payments to compensate employees when their time is impacted outside of contracted working hours.