Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
Catholic Education Office

Leave of Absence

Related Policies:

Leave Without Pay

Purpose:

This policy documents policy and procedures related to Leave of Absence available through the relevant certified agreements to employees working in Archdiocesan systemic schools.

Policy:

The following forms of paid and unpaid leave are available, under the Certified Agreements covering School Employees, Teachers and Principals in Archdiocesan systemic schools:

• Sick leave
• Long service leave
• Parental leave
• Adoption leave
• Bereavement leave
• Personal / carer's leave
• Graduation leave
• Leave for pressing domestic necessity
• Jury leave
• Leave Without Pay.

Principals and teachers are able to apply for paid and unpaid leave for the following:

• Military reserve leave
• Renewal leave
• Examination leave.

The appropriate Certified Agreement should be consulted to ascertain the terms and conditions under which leave is granted.

In special and particular circumstances not covered by the relevant Certified Agreement, employees may make application for leave through their School Principal, or Division Head, to the Director of Catholic Education.

Definitions:

Certified Agreement

Previously known as an Award.

A Certified Agreement defines the conditions and terms governing employment in a defined industry or organisation. Certified Agreements are negotiated periodically between the employing authority and the employees, usually through relevant unions.

Copies of Certified Agreements are available in all schools, through union offices or at the Catholic Education Office.

Procedures:

1. The online Employee Self Service Leave Application form or the Application for Leave form (where ESS is unavailable) is to be used in each case, fully completed and forwarded to the Director, accompanied by the recommendation of the Principal .

2. In the case of long service leave, two school terms notice must be given by a teacher requesting leave or by the Principal on behalf of the Director, if a teacher is requested to take leave.

3. Employees on leave are normally expected to resume their position at the school from which the leave was granted.

References:

School Employees (Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Catholic Diocesan Schools ) Certified Agreement 2001 – 2004

Teachers (Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Catholic Diocesan Schools ) Certified Agreement 2004 – 2006

Principals (Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Catholic Diocesan Schools ) Certified Agreement 2004 - 2006

Forms:

Online Employee Self Service Leave Application form

Last updated on December 2, 2006