24. Annual Leave Loading

24.1 All staff members, except casual professional and Teaching Associate staff, will be entitled to 17.5 per cent of the salary for four weeks' annual leave payable in the pay period in which 15 December occurs, with a maximum payment equal to the Australian Bureau of Statistics average weekly total earnings of all males (Australia) for the August quarter in the year in which it is paid. Staff members whose employment commences after or ceases prior to 15 December in any accrual year will be entitled to a pro rata payment for the number of completed months of continuous service in that accrual year.