Full-time and part-time employees accrue 4 weeks of paid annual leave per year (5 weeks for some shift workers) progressively, based on ordinary hours. That is 152 hours a year for a 38-hour week. Unused leave is paid out on termination; leave loading is paid on termination only if the award or agreement says so.
FAQ
How much annual leave do I get per year?
4 weeks – 152 hours if you work 38 hours a week, about 2.92 hours per week worked.
Sources (checked 6 November 2026): Fair Work Act 2009 ss. 87–94 (NES annual leave); Fair Work Ombudsman, Annual leave loading.