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FOIT Conditions of Service

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Summary of important conditions of service

Salary

Payable fortnightly, on Thursday, by electronic transfer to bank/credit union/building society account.

Northern Territory Allowance

Employees with recognised dependents are eligible for NT Allowance of $960 per annum.

Taxation

Zone A taxation concession is applicable.

Working Hours

36.45 hours per week.

Superannuation

  • Employee has the flexibility to elect any complying superannuation fund.
  • Employer contributions will be paid at the superannuation guarantee rate (9%).

Recreation Leave

  • 30 days (6 weeks) per annum, which FOITs may access on a pro rata basis upon completion of 8 months service.
  • Leave loading of 17.5% of salary is payable up to a pre-determined maximum for $1006.60 for 2008.

Personal/Carers Leave

Temporary employees (including graduates):

  • 1 week personal/carers leave available after each completed 2 months of service with 2 days available on commencement;

  • maximum of 3 weeks within the first 12 months of service; and

  • 3 weeks per annum thereafter.

Permanent employees:

  • 3 weeks per annum from date of appointment.

  • Paid personal leave is cumulative.

Study Leave

  • Paid study leave of up to 2.5 hours per week, available for attendance at an approved course of study. FOITs may only commence during Semester 2.

  • Compulsory course fees may be reimbursed.

Long Service Leave

3 months long service leave after 10 years service.

Maternity Leave

Paid maternity leave for 14 weeks (or 28 weeks at half pay), plus a further 8.5 months unpaid leave after a qualifying period of one year.

Worker's Compensation

Full coverage of paid compensation leave and reimbursement of medical expenses for an injury attributable to employment.