The Group's parental leave policy offers support for Group employees before, during and following parental leave. Key features include:
Gender neutral parental leave policy to suit all family types offering equitable parental leave for parents.
No minimum service eligibility requirement to access Paid Parental Leave / Primary Carers Leave for Permanent employees.
Fourteen weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer or 28 weeks at half pay.
Two weeks partner leave at the time of birth/adoption/legal guardianship as well as up to five days of personal leave entitlement.
Primary carers leave can be taken in the first 24 months following birth/adoption/legal guardianship.
Employer superannuation contributions continue during unpaid components of Parental leave. Maximum benefit is twelve months - including all leave taken during Parental leave absence.
