Part E - Leave Entitlements

37. Application of Sick Leave

37.1 On commencement of appointment a staff member will be credited with 30 days sick leave for appointments of 24 months or more and pro rata for appointments of less than 24 months.

37.2 For absences in excess of either 3 consecutive days (including weekends and public holidays) or 6 aggregate days in any working year, a staff member will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of illness or incapacity.

37.3 A staff member may apply to have accrued sick leave substituted for annual or long service leave on presentation of proof that he/she was ill for two or more consecutive days during the period of leave.