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:
Other shifts include:
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:
The above leave is assessed on a case by case basis.