Common use of Fixed Term Contracts Clause in Contracts

Fixed Term Contracts. (a) The Employer will work towards minimising the use of agency hire and other similar contracts for service arrangements, and fixed term contracts. (b) Fixed term employees may only be engaged for the following situations: (i) to cover one-off periods of relief, including backfill for temporary absences arising for any reason, including secondment or higher duty arrangements, absence on leave or for workers compensation; (ii) to work on a special project or program with a finite life; (iii) if the person is in Australia on a visa with a fixed duration; . (iv) employees undertaking an accredited course of study; (v) to temporarily fill a vacancy, while a recruitment process is undertaken; (vi) the substantive occupant agrees to work part-time for one or more periods;; (vii) annual leave where staffing arrangements are such that it is impractical to maintain a pool of staff to provide annual leave cover;