This policy is under review and will be updated in line with any relevant changes in the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026.
Overview
Ordinary hours of work for full-time employees are 76 hours per fortnight. A part-time employee is employed to work an agreed number of regular hours less than 76 hours a fortnight. Subject to the time in lieu provisions available, an employee cannot be required to undertake duties in excess of 38 hours in a week.
Refer to Policy and Guidelines tab for information about:
- teacher class
- education support class
- attendance during additional paid leave period
- common start date
Related policies
- Annual Leave — Teaching Service
- Allowances — Teaching Service
- Part-time Employment — Teaching Service
- Recruitment in Schools
- Work Requirements — Teachers
- Time in Lieu – Teaching Service
Relevant legislation
- Delegations
- Industrial Agreements
- Industrial Awards
- Legislation — Employment Topics
- Ministerial Orders — Employment
Contact information
Overview of HR topic — attendance and working hours for teacher class and education support class employees
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