FAQ
Questions staff ask.
Each answer cites the document. If the document does not state it, the answer is not on this page.
These answers use the Administrative Conditions of Service (2019), the Statutes (2022), and the two 2026 appraisal instruments.
How much annual leave do I have?
Senior Members have 30 working days, Senior Staff 25, and Junior Staff 20. Public holidays that fall inside the leave are added. Annual leave is not available in a year the member takes sabbatical, study leave, or leave of absence.
Conditions of Service §4.1.
When do I retire?
Tenured Senior Members retire at 65. All other employees retire at 60. Apply for a post-retirement contract at least 6 months before retirement.
Conditions of Service §§2.2, 3.8, 8.0, and 11.0.
How long is probation?
12 months for all staff. 6 months for certain positions and internal appointments.
Conditions of Service §5.0.
How much notice must I give?
Not less than 3 months for Senior Members. 1 month for other staff. Or basic salary in lieu of notice.
Conditions of Service §11.0.
Where are vacancies?
On Careers. The page is empty until Human Resources publishes a vacancy. No sample vacancy is shown.
Can someone outside Central apply?
Yes, when Human Resources has switched applications on. Open a vacancy on Careers and press Apply. If the form says it is not open yet, check back soon.
Who do I write to?
The contact form is the route, by campus. It reaches Human Resources and the liaison for the campus you choose, who reply by email.
Where are the offences and the promotion rules?
In the Conditions of Service PDF. This site does not restate the Schedule of Offences or the promotion criteria.