41. Other leave entitlements

War service

Professional staff members

Special credit of 9 weeks sick leave at commencement

Staff who served full time overseas as a member of the Australian Defence Force in an operational area described in Sch.2 of the Veteran’s Entitlements Act 1986 during the specified period

Additional sick leave credit of 15 days per year with accrual up to maximum of 45 days

Defence service training

(Navy, Army or Air Force)

Staff member of the Australian Defence Reserve

Up to 20 days per year

The delegate may grant leave with pay

Jury and witness

Staff member summoned as a prospective juror or witness

Paid for the period necessary for attendance at court or before a relevant industrial /employment tribunal

The staff member must pay the University any fees received or alternatively take annual or long service leave or accrued flex credits to which they are entitled, and retain the fee

Leave without pay

The delegate may grant an application for LWOP

LWOP, including any form of unpaid parental/grandparental leave subject to under clauses 36, 38 or 39, does not break continuity of service but does not count for service for accrual of any leave or any other like purpose

Where a staff member is on LWOP on public holidays and/or during University Closure, additional days leave will not be granted