Employees in the NSW public sector have varied working hours provisions according to the legislation and industrial award or agreement that applies to the type of job and employing agency. The normal working hours for most employees are an average of 35 or 38 per week (depending on the classification).

Non-Public Service Groups

Employees should contact their agency’s Human Resource areas for information about working hours provisions.

Public Service Groups

The Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Award 2009 includes provisions covering:

• Attendance/Hours of Work: cls 11, 14, 16, 20-22, 24
• Shiftwork and Overtime: cls 87-96

The Personnel Handbook Chapter 6, Attendance, Leave and Absences provides further details about the provisions.

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