5.10 Provisions to Support the Victims of Family Domestic or Intimate Partner Violence

Purpose

The University provides the following entitlement and arrangements for employees who require leave as a result of effects of experiencing family, domestic or intimate partner violence in order to develop a supportive workplace in which victims and survivors of domestic violence can come forward for help and support; and guide the response of the University to employees whose work life is affected by domestic violence.

Entitlement

An employee (including a casual employee) is entitled to twenty (20) days of paid Family or Domestic Violence Leave for a range of purposes including:

1. seeking medical and legal assistance;

2. attending court appearances;

3. counselling;

4. relocation

5. to make other safety arrangements; or

6. to otherwise deal with the impacts of Family or Domestic Violence perpetrated by a close relative, current or former intimate partner, or a member of their household.

Paid family and domestic violence leave:

1. is available in full at the start of each 12-month period of the employee’s employment; and

2. does not accumulate from year to year; and

3. is available in full to part-time and casual employees.

In addition to Family or Domestic Violence Leave, employees may be eligible for other leave types. The amount and type of leave provided will be determined by the individual’s situation through consultation between the employee, supervisor and the Chief People Officer (or nominee).