4. Intention of Agreement

4.1 This Agreement provides a series of changes, reforms and initiatives consistent with the University's objective of achieving a competitive, world standard, internationally recognised higher education institution committed to the highest quality outcomes in teaching, learning, research and a wide range of professional and community activities.

4.2 The intention of this Agreement is to provide for productivity and efficiency based pay increases to trades and services staff and to ensure that terms and conditions of employment are facilitative of the University's strategic focus within a harmonious industrial relations environment.

4.3 The closed and comprehensive nature of this Agreement is designed to simplify and provide enhanced accessibility to information regarding the terms and conditions of Trades and Services Staff employment within the University.