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Before your extended leave finishes, you need to let People and Culture know whether you intend to return to duty or take more leave.
If you are returning to duty, you must inform People and Culture at least 21 days before your return. Inadequate notice could result in you not getting paid on time.
Eligibility
This information is for staff who are currently on extended leave or who are considering going on extended leave in the future.
Returning to duty
If you are returning to duty after more than 30 calendar days of leave without pay complete and submit your return to duty request form (PDF 310 KB) at least 21 days before your current leave expires.
Returning to duty early
You can request an early return to work if your circumstances changes.
To make this request you must:
- apply in writing (to the delegate)
- give at least 4 weeks’ notice
- provide reasons for your request.
Your request will be considered subject to any replacement arrangements that exist. If a return to your previous duties and fraction of time is not possible, a temporary placement or change in fraction of time may be negotiated for the remaining period of your original leave.
Once you have delegate approval to return to work early you must submit a return to duty request form at least 21 days before you return. See Extended leave expiring – returning to duty or taking more leave (staff login reqired) for more information.
Taking more leave
If you are applying to extend your leave, you will need to complete a return to duty request form (PDF 310 KB) and a leave application form. The types of leave available to you are (staff login required):
Breaks in service for temporary employees
Generally, a break in service will occur if you have a gap of more than 3 months between your appointments. A break in service means that any entitlements you’ve previously accrued will no longer be available.
Temporary school and preschool teachers (temporary relief teachers (TRT) and contract teachers) can learn about breaks in service and how this can affect their leave entitlements on our staff Edi page breaks in service for temporary preschool and school teachers (staff login required).
