The provisions of this clause apply only to those staff members who work a 38 hour week and are entitled to a rostered day off in a regular cycle.

Time for a rostered day off accrues at 0.4 of an hour each 8 hour day.

1. Except as provided in paragraph 22.2.2 of this subclause, all paid ordinary working time and paid leave count towards accrual of time for the rostered day off.
2. Limit --- When a long period of approved leave is taken, accrual towards a rostered day off applies only in respect of the 4 weeks period during which the staff member resumes duty.
3. Exception --- Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 22.2.2 of this subclause, where more generous provisions apply to the accrual of rostered days off, such provisions shall continue to apply until renegotiated.

In the event of unforeseen circumstances or the Department's operational requirements, the rostered day off may be deferred and taken at a later more suitable time.

Where seasonal or school vacation considerations affect Departmental operations, rostered days off may be accrued and taken during a less active period.

A rostered day off is not to be re-credited if the staff member is ill or incapacitated on a rostered day off.

Payment of higher duties is not to be made to another staff member for undertaking some or all of the duties of the staff member who is absent on a rostered day off.