Common use of Fixed Term Employment Clause in Contracts

Fixed Term Employment. 17.1 A fixed term Employee is one who is engaged on a full-time or regular part-time basis for a fixed period of time and who is ready, willing and available to work the hours and the times that are mutually agreed or, in the absence of agreement, as prescribed by the Employer at the time of engagement. 17.2 In the case of Employees other than Dental Assistants employed by DHSV or Ballarat Health Service, fixed term employment can only be offered for true fixed term arrangements, including but not limited to: (a) special projects; (b) parental leave relief; and (c) long service leave relief. 17.3 In the case of Employees classified as Dental Assistants employed by DHSV or Ballarat Health Service it is the intention of the Employer to limit the use of fixed term employment to cover specified absences (e.g. maternity leave) or for specified project activity or unusual or unexpected increases in workload. Where practicable, employment will be ongoing. Fixed term employment will be