Air
Force personnel who work extra and irregular hours can now apply
for variable working hours.
Under DI(G) Pers 49-2, ADF members can apply to vary their hours
where feasible. The new DI(G) allows applications to be assessed
on a case-by-case basis.
The aim is to provide the scope and flexibility for variable-working
practices for personnel to pursue areas such as education, further
training, career progression or other special circumstances –
however, the unit’s operational capability comes first.
Individuals might apply to vary their hours as a one-off case
or as an ongoing arrangement during a positing period.
Variable working hours should not result in long-term disparity
between the total working hours of a member with a normal working
routine and a member with a variable working arrangement.
