Further information
UWA has a number of allowances that may be paid. There are specific conditions attached to each.
- Distinction allowances - academic staff
- There is a fixed-sum payment recognising exceptional performance.
- Higher Duties Allowance for general staff
- This allowance is payable when a position is vacant or when the duties are not being undertaken by the occupant.
- Discretionary allowances and payments
- Policy outlining the various allowances available to attract, retain and reward outstanding employees. Identify the most appropriate discretionary allowance.
- Additional Responsibilities Allowances (ARA)
- This allowance may be paid to staff members, including allowances for performing designated roles at the University.
- Clinical loadings
- These loadings are paid to certain medical and dental academic staff in recognition of their particular responsibility for patient care.
- Uniforms and Protective Clothing Policy
- The rights and responsibilities of employees in relation to the provision, care and maintenance of uniforms and protective clothing.
- Supplementary clinical allowances
- Supplementary funding is available where clinical loadings are insufficient to cover the gap between academic salaries and those paid to hospital specialists.
- Meal allowances
- In certain cases, a meal allowance is paid for overtime worked.
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
