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Flexible Working Arrangements Policy

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Status	Historic	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	19th December 2023	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	30th April 2024	The next review of this document is scheduled to be completed by this date.
Approval Authority	Vice-Chancellor and President	The noted authority approved this version of the document.
Approval Date	19th December 2023	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	15th May 2024	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Manager	Angelle Laurence Chief People Officer	The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Responsible Executive	Angelle Laurence Chief People Officer	The position with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the policy document.
Enquiries Contact	Bernardine Lynch ER and Safety Committees and Policy Officer People and Capability	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

This document is equivalent to the previously published version that was in effect at the time of launch of the current platform. Structural changes have been made to this document including the addition of sections and revised clause numbering, as well as updating of position titles, committee names, Directorates and other administrative changes where appropriate. No other significant changes have been made to published documents from the versions previously in force.

13/01/2023: Updated Director, Human Resources to Chief People Officer.Review and update to incorporate enhanced application process. Updated Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2010 to 2020.

11/06/2020: Updated to clarify the application of the policy; the conditions associated with different flexible working arrangement options; the process for application, and approval and review of flexible work arrangements.

20/06/2020: Updated to incorporate the provisions of the Australian Catholic University Staff Enterprise Agreement 2017 – 2021.

20/01/2020: ACU brand template update and Staff Connect advice at section 4.1 regarding Request to Vary instructions.

09/04/2014: The Policy has been updated to incorporate the “right to request” and consultation amendments from the Fair Work Act, 2009 and to implement the ACU Staff Enterprise Agreement 2013-2017.

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