Victorian VPS shift-work policy: check the roster pattern before checking penalties
The policy distinguishes an employee performing shift work from the defined 24-hour, seven-day shift-worker category used for certain entitlements. A roster may qualify as shift work without a 24/7 operation, but not every leave or roster entitlement uses the same test. The policy separately explains casual shift penalties and the casual loading.
How it works in practice
Use actual start times and roster patterns, not the label on the payslip. Check the relevant clause for afternoon or night work, weekends, public holidays, any substituted leave and any parental-leave shift allowance. Keep roster versions and payslips for the same periods so payroll can reconcile them.
For Corrections Victoria custodial staff in the specified structure, also check Appendix 1 clause 4 and any applicable allowance clause. The general policy discusses ordinary shift work and does not displace custodial-specific terms. A public holiday also engages the statutory rules on reasonable requests and reasonable refusal.
Source and status
This Victorian Public Service common policy was listed as updated 22 December 2025. It guides clause 43. The Victorian Government says common policies prevail over inconsistent agency policies, while the agreement and applicable legislation prevail over the common policy. Check coverage before relying on it, particularly outside the Victorian Public Service.
Read the official policy PDF and check the common policy register. General information only.
Read the official policy PDF on this page
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