The Application for Special Leave (VL198) was updated in January and covers all staff within the Department for Education and Child Development (DECD). School sector teachers, public servants, and ancillary staff can all submit this form to request approved time away from work.
This form is for three groups of DECD employees. School sector teachers at government schools can use it for any leave category. Public servants and ancillary staff working in departmental roles are also covered under the same application process.
The form handles both paid and unpaid leave across several categories:
Applicants fill in three main sections. The first section covers personal employee details including name, position, and department. The second section records the requested leave dates and the specific category being claimed. The third section captures the authorization from a supervisor or department delegate.
For bereavement leave requests, you provide the relationship to the deceased. For relocation leave, you provide the new residential address. Attach any relevant supporting documents before submitting the completed form to your delegate for approval.
Employees on approved leave cannot take up paid external employment without written permission from the department. Any breach of this condition may affect future leave entitlements. Follow all departmental policies and attach every required document to avoid delays in processing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Decd Unpaid Leave Form |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | decd vl198, Entitlements, decd unpaid leave form, vl198 form |