New South Wales
Accrues from day one. Access 2 months (at full pay) after 7 years continuous service; pro-rata on resignation after 5 years. Full entitlement 3 months at 10 years.
15 days paid personal/carer's leave per year (sick + carer's combined), accruing and unlimited accumulation.
Up to 3 days paid per occasion for death of an immediate family or household member. Additional at principal's discretion.
14 weeks paid parental leave (birth or adoption), plus up to 12 months unpaid. Partner leave: 2 weeks paid.
- Special leave: study, jury, defence reserves, cultural / NAIDOC
- Extended leave without pay for up to 12 months for approved purposes
- Miscarriage / pregnancy loss: 5 days paid
Rural teachers in eligible incentive schools access additional Rural Teacher Incentive climate/travel leave concessions and up to 5 extra days paid leave in some remote transfer categories. Country teachers in 'compactable' locations may also accrue extra vacation blocks.
Source: NSW DoE — Leave
