Is it possible for employees to work for another employer while on long service leave, and what approvals are required?
A. Yes, but only with prior approval. Employees covered by the Long Service Leave General Order for Government Wages Employees cannot work while on long service leave unless approval has been sought and received from the Department of Commerce. Circular to Departments and Authorities No. 3 of 1986 (PDF, 29.72kb) provides guidelines on this issue. Other public sector employees must seek approval in accordance with Section 102 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994. This section of the Act identifies the categories under which employees must have written permission of employers to engage in activities outside their employment.
