Leave entitlements and procedures for applying for leave are outlined in full in the enterprise agreements. Both academic and support staff forfeit annual leave accrued in excess of 50 days unless special approval is granted. Staff are advised when leave exceeds 50 days. When can I have pay in advance Only available for periods of leave in excess of 5 days when it includes at least one pay day. Four weeks notice is required.
Payment is made for any outstanding annual leave accrued.
Applications must be made in writing, detailing the duration of the leave. Support staff may take accrued annual leave at a time of their choosing when a minimum six months' notice is given, or at a time mutually agreed with the supervisor. Academic staff normally take annual leave between the finish of one academic year and the commencement of the next unless special approval is given to vary leave. During the Christmas - New Year closure period, staff memebers will be granted three days' leave on full pay in addition to the designated public holidays. Long service leave can be taken at half pay.