Limitations on the Use of Fixed Term Contracts - Tracked Changes

DRAFT DOCUMENT WITHOUT PREJUDICE –
FOR UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE STAFF DISCUSSION
(4 DECEMBER 2013)
o) Other Circumstances
i. where a work area identifies any other circumstances where employment is to be for a fixed period, then,
subject to a successful application to the Director, Human Resources, you may be engaged for a fixed
period(s) which will not exceed five (5) years.
i.ii. any application under this sub-clause will be accompanied by a written justification and will be subject to
approval by the Director, Human Resources.
2.2.2 Further Employment
a) Before your contract expires, the University will advise you of whether or not there is a continuing need for
the position.
b) Where the University advises you that there is a continuing need for the position, you will be given further
employment in the position provided that:
i. you were employed in the relevant position through a competitive and merit-based selection
process; and
ii. you have performed satisfactorily in that position.
c) If you are currently employed on a fixed term contract that was made prior to this Agreement, your contract
will not change. Any new contract must be made in accordance with this Agreement.
2.2.3 Notice Periods
Notwithstanding any entitlement available to you under your contract of employment, or under this Agreement on
account of your continuous service, you will be entitled to the following notice period:
a) If you are a fixed-term staff member, engaged on a fixed-term contract to work for the circumstances
described in clause 72.32.1 (a), or clause 27.32.1 (c) of this Agreement, the University will provide you with
its intention to renew, or not to renew, your employment with the University upon the expiry of your contract.
Notice provided will be:
Period of
Continuous Service
Less than 3 years
Period of Notice
2 weeks
3 Years or over 4 weeks
If you are over the age of 45 years at the time the University gives you notice in accordance with this
clause, and provided that you have at least two years continuous service, you will be entitled to an
additional week's notice.
b) The University may at its option provide payment in lieu for all or part of the notice period.