1.1.I.195 Intermittent work

Definition

For the purposes of the SWPP (1.1.S.455) intermittent work is work that stops and starts at intervals. It does not include work where:

• the duration of the work is for 12 months or more, OR
• leave entitlements are received by the worker, OR
• the person was not able to anticipate a period when the work would not be available.

Examples of intermittent work include:

• relief work (such as relief teaching, locum),
• contract work (such as computer contract work, contract work on building sites, contract teachers, health worker, contract work in the arts and entertainment, any work where a contract is involved including sub-contracts),
• work affected by regular shutdowns (such as work in factories that temporarily shut down for the Christmas period or for regular maintenance), and
• consultant work (such as work done in the information technology industry).

Act reference: SSAct section 16A(1)-'seasonal work preclusion period'

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.1.7.10 Who is Affected by a SWPP, 3.1.7.20 SWPP Provisions

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Last reviewed: 4 January 2011