This policy is under review and will be updated in line with any relevant changes in the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026.
Overview
Refer to the Policy and Guidelines tab.
In this topic
This topic covers the following:
- overview
- granting leave without pay
- teaching whilst on leave without pay
- school vacation periods and public holidays
- early resumption
- superannuation
- resources
Employees may be granted leave without pay for periods of up to 12 months for a range of reasons including:
- family reasons
- study or training
- employment, including self-employment
- travel
- participate in, officiate at and, or train for sporting events
- pursuing the development of personal interests
- undertaking voluntary work, including participation in community and international aid programs
- campaigning for public office (other than an employee standing for a federal election who is required to resign)
- any other reason considered appropriate by the delegate
Leave without pay in excess of 12 months, including extending a period of leave, may be granted where the delegate considers this is warranted.
Employees may also need to seek approval to engage in Other Employment during a period of leave without pay.
Related policies
Relevant legislation
- Delegations
- Industrial Agreements
- Industrial Awards
- Legislation — Employment Topics
- Ministerial Orders — Employment
Contact information
Leave Without Pay — Teaching Service Overview
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