Common use of Use of Fixed Term Employment Clause in Contracts

Use of Fixed Term Employment. (a) The Employer will not use fixed term contract positions for the purpose of undermining the job security or conditions of full-time ongoing Employees. (b) In accordance with the principle set out in clause 15.6(a), the use of fixed term employment in all areas covered by this Agreement is limited to: (i) replacement of Employees proceeding on approved leave; (ii) meeting fluctuating client and employment needs and unexpected increased workloads; (iii) undertaking a specified task which is funded for a specified period; (iv) filling a vacancy resulting from an Employee undertaking a temporary assignment or secondment; Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2016 (v) temporarily filling a vacancy where, following an appropriate selection process, a suitable ongoing Employee is not available; or (vi) filling a vacant role whilst a review of the area is undertaken, provided that such appointment does not exceed a period of twelve months. (c) In other than exceptional or unforeseen circumstances, fixed term appointments to a specific position shall be for a maximum of three years, subject to clause 51 (Parental Leave). (d) Where an Employee is posted overseas the limitations on the use of fixed term employment outlined in this clause do not apply.

Use of Fixed Term Employment. (a) The Employer will not use fixed term contract positions for the purpose of undermining the job security or conditions of full-time ongoing Employees. (b) In accordance with the principle set out in clause 15.6(a), the use of fixed term employment in all areas covered by this Agreement is limited to: (i) replacement of Employees proceeding on approved leave; (ii) meeting fluctuating client and employment needs and unexpected increased workloads; (iii) undertaking a specified task which is funded for a specified period; (iv) filling a vacancy resulting from an Employee undertaking a temporary assignment or secondment; Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2016; (v) temporarily filling a vacancy where, following an appropriate selection process, a suitable ongoing Employee is not available; or (vi) filling a vacant role whilst a review of the area is undertaken, provided that such appointment does not exceed a period of twelve months. (c) In other than exceptional or unforeseen circumstances, fixed term appointments to a specific position shall be for a maximum of three years, subject to clause 51 (Parental Leave). (d) Where an Employee is posted overseas the limitations on the use of fixed term employment outlined in this clause do not apply.