Tasmanian Government Logo
Feature Image
 
CONTACT  |  DISCLAIMER
Link to the Tas government site
| Home | Publications | Feedback

Conditions of Employment

There are a variety of shifts, including day work and full shift work.  On full shift work the shifts are predominately 10 and 12 hour rotational shifts, involving days and nights, weekends and public holidays.

Shifts are predominately:

  • 7.00 - 7.00 both am and pm
  • 6.30 - 6.30 both am and pm
  • 8.30am - 6.30pm
  • 7.00am - 5.00pm

Other shifts include:

  • 8.00am - 4.00pm
  • 9.00am - 5.00pm
  • 9.00am - 6.00pm

CO's on a shift roster receive 8 weeks recreation leave in each 56 week period.  Leave is allocated in accordance with roster requirements.

CO's on day work receive 4 weeks recreation leave each calendar year.

After 10 years of service, CO's are entitled to 60 days Long Service Leave.

Other leave entitlements that CO's may be eligible for include:

  • Carers leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Adoption leave
  • Maternity leave
  • Parental leave
  • Sick leave
  • Study leave
  • Defence force leave
  • Emergency Services leave
  • Sports or Cultural leave
  • Leave without pay

The above leave is assessed on a case by case basis.