Overview
The Department recognises the importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices in maintaining a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce.
An employee may request a flexible work arrangement to assist them to balance their work and life or family commitments. Requests will be assessed by the principal on a case-by-case basis taking into account Department policy, legislative requirements and the needs of both the employee and the workplace.
Subject to reasonable business needs, employees might be able to work remotely, change their hours, use leave, and change the days they work or use other options that work for both the employee and the principal. The success of flexible work arrangements requires 'give and take' and a shared responsibility between the principal and employee to make the arrangements work.
The decision to implement a flexible work arrangement should be agreed between the principal and the employee with the chosen arrangement being mutually acceptable.
Policy information, guidelines and other resources to assist with making and evaluating requests for flexible work arrangements are on the Policy and Guidelines and Resources tabs respectively.
Related policies
- Attendance and Working Hours
- Bereavement Leave
- Cultural and Ceremonial Leave
- Leave Without Pay
- Long Service Leave
- Parental Absence
- Part-time Employment
- Personal Leave
- Sabbatical Leave
- Study Leave for Teaching Service
Relevant legislation
Contact information
Reviewed 17 June 2021