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What should I consider before commencing leave?

Once the leave form has been processed by Payroll Services, the staff member will be able to view the booked leave online.  

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You may wish to consider whether it is necessary to cancel or reduce these deductions for the leave period.

Arrangements for staff email and phone

Ensure you have activated an out of office email or voicemail message stating you are currently on leave, the estimated date of your return, and who to contact in your absence.  

It may be necessary to give another staff member or manager access to your email folder, and to divert the phone to a colleague to manage your calls.  

Union Membership

Contact your Union if you would like to suspend your membership for the duration of your leave.  

Superannuation

Superannuation entitlements, such as insurance cover, may be impacted by leave arrangements. Contact the Superannuation Officer for further advice on Ext 21667.  

Health Coverage

You may wish to consider upgrading your current health coverage. University staff have access to the HBA/Mutual Community UniSA Corporate Health Plan which provides a range of benefits. Contact the OHSW Manager or Mutual Community for more information.  

Novated Lease

If you have a novated lease vehicle, you will need to continue lease payments whilst you are on unpaid leave. Contact the Salary Sacrifice Officer for further advice on Ext 21786.  

Allocated car park

If you possess a car parking permit, you can cancel the permit by applying in writing to Tenix Solutions for a fee cancellation. Payments will be cancelled no sooner than one month after the cancellation notice has been lodged.  

Additional duties

If you are currently acting in a role within the University e.g. OHSW representative, please notify the person responsible for the management of the role, to arrange a replacement for the period of leave.

Desk space

Whilst on leave, your position may be temporarily filled or your desk may be required for other purposes. Please ensure that your desk space is free of personal belongings and clean for the next person.

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