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Long Service Leave in Victoria (VIC) 2026 — Your Rights & Entitlements

Last updated: March 2026

Long service leave in Victoria is governed by the Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic). Unlike most other workplace entitlements, long service leave varies significantly between states and territories.

In VIC, employees are entitled to 1 week per year of service (after 7 years pro-rata) of long service leave after 7 years (pro-rata), 10 years (full entitlement) of continuous service with the same employer.

Victoria has one of Australia's most generous long service leave provisions. After 7 years, employees can access pro-rata leave. The full entitlement accrues at approximately 0.8667 weeks per year of service (8.67 weeks per 10 years). After the initial period, leave continues to accrue at the same rate.

Pro-rata access: Pro-rata entitlement available after 7 years of continuous service.

Key Facts: Long Service Leave in VIC

  • ✓Qualifying period: 7 years (pro-rata), 10 years (full entitlement) of continuous service
  • ✓Entitlement: 1 week per year of service (after 7 years pro-rata) of paid leave
  • ✓Governed by: Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic)
  • ✓Pro-rata: Pro-rata entitlement available after 7 years of continuous service
  • ✓Long service leave is paid at the employee's ordinary pay rate
  • ✓Service with related entities may count towards continuous service
  • ✓Unpaid leave and parental leave may or may not break continuity depending on circumstances

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much long service leave do I get in Victoria?▼
In Victoria, you're entitled to 1 week per year of service (after 7 years pro-rata) of long service leave after 7 years (pro-rata), 10 years (full entitlement) of continuous service with the same employer, under the Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic).
Can I get pro-rata long service leave in VIC?▼
Pro-rata entitlement available after 7 years of continuous service. This means you may be able to access a proportional amount of leave before reaching the full qualifying period.
What happens to my long service leave if I resign in VIC?▼
If you resign after completing the full qualifying period (7 years (pro-rata), 10 years (full entitlement)), you are entitled to be paid out your accrued long service leave. If you resign before this, you generally won't receive pro-rata payment unless specific circumstances apply under the Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic).
Does long service leave in Victoria differ from other states?▼
Yes. Long service leave varies significantly across Australia. Victoria provides 1 week per year of service (after 7 years pro-rata) after 7 years (pro-rata), 10 years (full entitlement). By comparison, SA and NT offer 13 weeks after 10 years, while the ACT requires only 7 years for 6.07 weeks. Victoria allows pro-rata access from 7 years.

Long Service Leave in Other States

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