Leave entitlements at UQ are either prescribed under either an individual or collective agreement, or granted by the University as a non-award condition.

All staff leave entitlements are fully documented in section 5.60 of the Handbook of University Policies and Procedures (HUPP), and include the following common types of leave:


For full details on any type of leave entitlement, please refer to the appropriate policy in HUPP or the  appropriate conditions included in your individual agreement.

Leave balances and applications can be made by logging on to Employee Self Service (ESS)
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Applying for leave

Most leave applications are made online via the Employee Self Service (ESS) module. Approvals are recorded online as well as via email. Leave types not accessible throu...

Guidelines - Academic Leave under Work Choices

Links to Word Document - Guidelines for Academic Leave under Work Choices